What happens if your Microsoft account is deleted?

Your account might be closed or deleted

You might not be able to sign into your account because it's closed or deleted. You closed your account If you closed your Microsoft account, you have 60 days from that closure to sign in and reopen it. After that 60 days, your account and data expire.

Can you get back a deleted Microsoft account?

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.

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.

Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my email?

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?

Does deleting Microsoft account delete Xbox?

If you choose to permanently delete your Microsoft account, you'll also delete your Xbox profile. If you're trying to have a personal account and a game-only account, which is ideal, it's best to leave the one that's already on Xbox just to play and create another personal account to use normally.

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Will I lose my games if I delete my Microsoft account?

If the games were downloaded or purchased with a specific account then yes, you will lose all of them by deleting the account. You would then be required to re-purchase the items when using a different account.

Why would a Microsoft account be deleted?

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.

Can I use the same email after delete my Microsoft account?

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

How do I delete my Microsoft account on Xbox?

How to reset Microsoft account?

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.

How do I recover a deleted user account?

On the Deleted users page, select the user that you want to restore, and then select Restore. On the Restore page, follow the instructions to set the password and select Restore. Any conflicting proxy addresses are automatically removed from the user you are restoring. Review the results, and then select Close.

Can I have 2 personal Microsoft accounts?

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 long does Microsoft keep deleted Users?

After the user account is deleted, it's listed on the Deleted Users page in the Microsoft 365 admin center. It can be recovered within 30 days after being deleted. After 30 days, the user account and mailbox are permanently deleted and not recoverable.

Can I remove a Microsoft account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts . Select the account you wish to remove, then select Remove. Select Yes to confirm your actions.

How do I unlink an account from my Microsoft account?

Go to account.microsoft.com/devices, sign in, and find the device you want to remove. Select the device to see all your options, select Remove device, then follow the instructions.

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.

Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

A Microsoft account and a Microsoft 365 for Business account are two completely separate accounts and while you can use the same address for both (since they authenticate to two different realms), you never should. It can really affect both Windows and your Microsoft 365 access.

Can I transfer my Microsoft account to another email?

You can add a new email address to your account by following the steps at: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil... After adding and confirming the new email address, on your Microsoft account page, just select "Make this the primary email address".

What happens if I unlink my Microsoft account from my computer?

removing your account from the device will prevent access to your microsoft services (one drive etc), this is what the reset does. unlinking the device from the account will mean that the device does not affect your microsoft store device limit and keeps your account tidy.

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.

What happens to Minecraft if I delete my Microsoft account?

You use your Microsoft account to sign in to Minecraft. If you delete it, you will no longer have access to Minecraft.

How do I find all my Microsoft accounts?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.

How much is a Microsoft account?

There are no fees for having a Microsoft account, putting money into it, or using it to buy stuff from us.

How many Microsoft accounts can you own?

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