Is my Xbox account also a Microsoft account?
Can I separate my Xbox account from my Microsoft account?
Short answer, no. Your Xbox account and Microsoft account are one-and-the-same: it is an account owned by an individual and not designed to be shared. You can either: Keep the Microsoft account and make your brother's console your home console so he'll retain access to games licensed under your account.Is my Xbox account password the same as my Microsoft account?
Unfortunately, these passwords are one and the same. It is not possible to have two separate like you want. The only way a different password is used for example if you MS account ended in a yahoo, g-mail domain.How do I find what my Microsoft account is?
Lookup your username if you have security info set up on your account
- Look up your username using your security contact phone number or email address.
- Request a security code to be sent to the phone number or email you used.
- Enter the code and select Next.
- When you see the account you're looking for, select Sign in.
How do I know if my account is a Microsoft account?
If you use any Microsoft services (Word, Outlook, etc.), you have a Microsoft account. You manage your Microsoft account from the Microsoft account dashboard. Tip: If you don't have an account yet, you can create one during the sign-in process.How to Find Your Microsoft Account Email Address on Xbox
What happens if I remove my Xbox from my Microsoft account?
Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.How do I delete my Xbox Live account without deleting my Microsoft account?
Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
- Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
Does closing Microsoft account delete Xbox Live?
Do you want to close your Microsoft account? Deleting your Microsoft account also deletes your Microsoft email address (@outlook.com, @live.com, or @hotmail.com), your Skype account, the files in your OneDrive, Xbox Live data and GamerTag, and any Microsoft products you've purchased or subscribed to.Does deleting a Microsoft account delete everything?
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 transfer my Xbox account to another email?
Scroll down the page to the “Account info” section, then click on the “Edit account info” link on the right. The “Manage how you sign in to Microsoft” page appears. Click on “add email” within the “Account alias” section. Type in the new “email address,” then click on “Add alias.”Can you change Microsoft account on Xbox without losing everything?
Was this reply helpful? You can change the primary email address of your account without losing any of your xbox progress.Can you use the same Microsoft account for two XBox accounts?
Hello, no you only need one live account. The account that has the XBox Live subscription will go on the second console and make that the home. They both should be able to play and have all of their saves too.Can you merge Microsoft accounts?
For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.Can I transfer my Xbox account to a Gmail account?
No, you cannot move ownership of an XBL account to a different email.What to do if you have two Xbox accounts with the same email?
On your Xbox, go to the "My Xbox" tab, then go right once to go to your profile. Then go to "Manage Account" and then go right once. There you will be able to change your email address and password associated with your gamertag. Hope this helps.How many accounts can you have on Xbox?
When you share with Friends & Family, the primary account holder and up to four additional members each get their own unique access to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games, content, and benefits, regardless of what device they play on. All the people you invite can play at the same time, even the same game.How do I transfer Xbox accounts?
Go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Backup & transfer > Network transfer and check the Allow network transfer box. This makes that Xbox visible to other consoles on the same network.How do I link my Xbox account to my Google account?
Link your Xbox in the Google Home app
- Follow Microsoft's account linking steps, and assign consoles to rooms.
- Your Xbox is ready. Tap Done.
- Setup is complete. You can now control your Xbox with your voice.
How do I use my Gmail account as a Microsoft account?
You can also create a Microsoft account with Gmail directly on the Microsoft website:
- Visit the Microsoft login page.
- Click on the “Create one” link.
- Enter your Gmail address and tap “Next.”
- Enter the password you want to use with your account and click “Next.”
- Enter your first and last names and hit “Next.”
What happens if you have two Microsoft accounts?
You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.Can you switch between 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.What if I can't recover my Microsoft account?
If your Microsoft account recovery request wasn't granted, you can keep trying as many times as you want, up to two times per day. We recommend that you review the guidance for filling out the recovery form before trying the form again.Can you change Microsoft account without losing everything?
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.Will my email be deleted if I delete my Microsoft account?
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. Was this reply helpful?Is it necessary to have Microsoft account?
A Microsoft account is usually required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 Family or Personal. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox, or Skype; or if you purchased Microsoft 365 or Office from the online Microsoft Store.
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