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.

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.

Can I transfer a game from one Microsoft account to another?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts.

Will I lose all my games if I make new Xbox account?

As long as you have your saved data in the game (You can see this by going to manage game -> Saved Data, and there should be one with your gamertag), you shouldn't lose any of your data with the game.

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.

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Are games saved on a Microsoft account?

Anything you purchase is stored on your account so you can redownload them and play anywhere.

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.

What happens if I change my Microsoft account on Xbox?

Each Xbox profile is associated with ONE MS account once it is put onto that account it can not be changed. Hence NO profiles can be moved between MS Accounts. The ONLY thing that can be changed is what email address is used to sign into that account/profile.

Does my Xbox account keep my games?

The digital game license is tied to your home Xbox and never expires unless you change your home Xbox. This gives you access to your digital games whether you're online or offline.

Does Xbox games save to Microsoft accounts?

The games are tied to the account that bought the game, so if you create a new account, start from scratch. Progress cannot be transferred from one profile to another. To share console games you can do xbox home.

How do I transfer my Xbox games to another Microsoft account?

How do I change my Microsoft account on games?

How do I transfer downloaded games from one account to another?

What does removing a Microsoft account do?

Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.

Can you delete and recreate a Microsoft account?

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

Do old Microsoft Accounts get 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.

Are Xbox games tied to account or console?

Digital games

You can also play games you purchased digitally through the Microsoft Store on any Xbox console. Here's how. Note You'll always need to be signed in and connected to the Xbox network to play digital games. On any Xbox console, sign in using your Microsoft account, and then connect to the Xbox network.

Will I lose my games if I change my Xbox email?

EDIT: Yes, everything seamlessly transfers over to your new e-mail. Was this reply helpful?

Is Xbox account linked to Microsoft account?

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.

Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Xbox account?

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.

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.

Can I have multiple Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

No. It's only possible to have 1 gamertag per Microsoft account and there is no way to transfer anything between profiles or merge profiles. Was this reply helpful?

How do I merge 2 Microsoft accounts?

How many Microsoft accounts can you own?

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

How do I merge two Xbox accounts?

You can't combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but if you have multiple accounts, you can share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One. To do this, make sure that all of your accounts are on the same Xbox One console, and then select that console as your home Xbox.