How many Microsoft account can you have?

You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.

How many Microsoft accounts can you own?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.

Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

If you see a screen asking, "Which account do you want to use?" when you sign in, it means that you may have two accounts with Microsoft using the same email address.

What happens if I have multiple Microsoft accounts?

Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.

What to do if I have multiple Microsoft accounts?

To add an account, tap your username and then Add account. Then just follow the prompts to add another account. Once added, you'll be able to see all of your accounts by tapping your username. To switch to a different account, you can simply tap to select it.

How many Microsoft accounts can you have?

How many Microsoft accounts can you have per email?

One Microsoft Account can only have one <Primary Alias> email address. You cannot have more the one primary email address per MS Account but you can create as many Microsoft/Outlook.com accounts as you want.

Can I switch between 2 Microsoft accounts?

Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture), then select a different user to switch to their account.

Do I need a separate Microsoft account for each computer?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs. Just add the account on the PC as a new user account.

How do I manage two Microsoft accounts on one computer?

Should I have multiple Microsoft accounts?

Yes, you can have many Microsoft Accounts, that is not a problem. However, if you have purchased Microsoft apps or games, they are only associated to the Microsoft Account you purchased the software on and those apps or games will not work on another Microsoft Account.

Can I use 1 Microsoft account for 2 devices?

With Microsoft 365, you can install Office on all your devices and sign in to Office on five devices at the same time. This includes any combination of PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.

How do I add a second Microsoft account?

Can I have 2 Microsoft 365 accounts?

You can install Microsoft 365 on all your devices and be signed in to five devices at a time. Whether you stay with the same subscription or switch to a different subscription, your online storage capacity per user doesn't change.

What happens when you switch Microsoft accounts?

If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.

What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a Windows account?

A Local Account Exists on Your Windows Computer Only

A Microsoft account exists on the internet, and you can access it on a range of devices, including computers, phones, and the Xbox family of consoles. As a result of existing only on one computer, a local account is more secure than a Microsoft account.

What is the difference between Microsoft account and Office 365 account?

Your Microsoft Account is not your Business Office 365 account, they are two completely different accounts. One is owned by you as an individual and the other is managed by your company.

Do I have to buy Microsoft Office for every computer?

You can install Microsoft 365 Family or Personal, on all your devices and sign in to five at the same time―that means you can use the Microsoft 365 apps no matter where you are or what device you're on. This includes PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.

Can you set up Outlook on 2 different computers for the same account?

Yes you can use Outlook on multiple computers with a single email account. If you configure a POP type email account then you need to ensure that you check the option leave a copy of the email on the server on all the computers so that the emails will be saved on the server.

Can I delete a Microsoft account and use the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.

Is a Gmail account a Microsoft account?

First of all, they're different accounts. Your original Gmail address is your Google account, and it gives you access to Google's services and devices. Even if it's associated with a Gmail address, your Microsoft account is a different account that gives you access only to Microsoft's devices and services.

Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Gmail?

Deleting your Microsoft account will not affect your Gmail account. You can add an @outlook.com alias to the Microsoft account and just remove the Gmail address. Then you will still have a Microsoft account.

Is it OK to use Gmail for Microsoft account?

Microsoft accounts

When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.

What will happen if I delete my Microsoft account?

If the account you want to delete is a Microsoft account, you will lose everything related to that account that is stored anywhere and you will lose access to all the services of a Microsoft account, including things like OneDrive, Office, Xbox, ... even this community forum.

Can I delete my Microsoft account and start again?

If you close your Microsoft account, there's a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted. See How to close your Microsoft account for more info. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in.

Does closing Microsoft account delete email?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered. If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services, you'll no longer be able to access those services.