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Is Xbox and Microsoft account same?

You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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Is Xbox account tied to Microsoft account?

To use Xbox features and services, your Xbox profile is required to be linked to a Microsoft account. Keeping your account info updated makes it easier for Microsoft/Xbox to contact you when something comes up, and it helps avoid problems when trying to make purchases from the Microsoft Store.
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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.
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How to change the Microsoft account linked to your Xbox account?

To do so:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
  3. Enter the email address for the Microsoft account that you want to add, and then select Enter. ...
  4. Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and then select Enter.
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Can I unlink my Xbox account from Microsoft account?

It is not possible to remove your Xbox account from one Microsoft account and put it into another Microsoft account.
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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.
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Are Xbox games saved to your account?

While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.
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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.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new Microsoft account?

Game Data and purchases cannot be transferred between Microsoft accounts. If you make a new account, it will let you make a new gamertag but your data/purchases will still only be on your old one.
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How long does a Microsoft account last?

Your account might be closed or deleted

After that 60 days, your account and data expire. Your account was closed because of inactivity If you haven't signed in to your account for a long time, it might expire due to inactivity, according to the following schedule.
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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.
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Why do I need a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Keep tabs on your subscriptions and order history, organize your family's digital life, update your privacy and security settings, track the health and safety of your devices, and get rewards.
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Do I need a Microsoft subscription for Xbox?

Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Live Gold (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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Do Xbox accounts expire?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.
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Does Microsoft automatically create an Xbox account?

You can have an Xbox profile but not own an Xbox console. You may have accidentally created it when you sign in to account.xbox.com/profile, visiting the Xbox profile site will automatically create an Xbox profile.
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Can I see my Microsoft password on Xbox?

On the console Sign in screen, type in your email address, and then select the I forgot my password button. Type the characters displayed on the screen so we know you're not a robot.
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Is my Microsoft account password the same as my login password?

Your Outlook.com password is the same as your Microsoft account password. Go to Microsoft account security and select Password security. As a security measure, you might be prompted to verify your identity with a security code.
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How do I find out what my Microsoft account password is?

Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
  1. Select Forgot password? If the Enter password window is still open select Forgot password? ...
  2. Verify your identity. For your protection, Microsoft must verify your identity before you can proceed with resetting your password. ...
  3. Get a verification code. ...
  4. Enter code and reset password.
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Is the PC password the same as the Microsoft account password?

Your Windows account password may be a local user account password or the same password as your Microsoft account. Whichever you're using, you can change it from the Settings app and sign in with a different password.
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What is my Microsoft account?

What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.
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Is my account 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.
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What is the default password for Microsoft login?

Sadly, there is no default password or admin default password for your Microsoft Windows. However, there are ways to regain access to your Windows if you don't remember your login info. If you have Windows 8, 10, or 11 and use a Microsoft account, the easiest way to do this is by running an online reset.
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Is Microsoft account and Gmail account the same?

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.
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Is Gmail password same as Microsoft account?

Because your Windows password is synchronized with your Google Account, you change your Google password, not your Windows password.
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Are my Microsoft accounts linked?

If you mean alias added to your account, you can check them by signing in to https://account.microsoft.com/account > click on Your info tab then under Account info click on the Edit account info link > from there the Account Alias are listed.
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