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Will making a new Xbox account delete everything?

If you just create a new Xbox/MS account and delete the old one, then you will permanently lose all your digital games and progress.
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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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Does removing an account from Xbox delete everything?

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. For this reason, it might be wise to check a few things on your account if you don't want to lose them.
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Will my games transfer if I make a new account on Xbox?

You can't. Games are owned by the account (profile), so when that account is logged in, it can play games it owns, even if it isn't on its home system. Other people on its home system can play it.
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Are you allowed to have multiple Xbox accounts?

Separate accounts for everyone

Creating accounts for everyone also means they can earn their own Xbox achievements, maintain their own friends lists, and customize their Xbox profiles. Every individual in your household can have their own security, privacy, and safety settings that you manage as the organizer.
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How to make a new xbox one account

Can 2 accounts have the same home Xbox?

Your home Xbox also lets you play your digital games offline. Things to keep in mind: When you add a new account to a console and don't set it to Lock it down during setup, we'll automatically make that console your home Xbox. You can only have one home Xbox at a time.
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How many accounts can an Xbox have on it?

Up to 9 other profiles on that console can be added and use the Gold beneifts that the Home profile uses with no limitations unless of course you want to set limitations for kids and things of that nature.
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Are Xbox games linked 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.
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Does deleting a user account delete the Microsoft account?

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.
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Does Resetting Xbox One delete everything?

Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost.
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How do you remove an account from Xbox without deleting it?

You can remove an Xbox profile from your console without signing in to the account.
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To do so:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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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.
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Is it OK to have two 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.
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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?
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How do I transfer my Xbox game pass to another account?

Select Share your subscription with up to 4 others under the Game Pass Friends & Family section of your subscriptions. Select Create a link to share. Copy and send this link to the family member or friend you wish to share your membership with.
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Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console?

As long as that account is logged into the Xbox, any other account on that Xbox can play that game. You can have multiple accounts logged into the same Xbox at the same time. You are only able to play the games on the Xbox the account is logged into though.
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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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Are my Xbox games saved to my 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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Is my Xbox account the same as a Microsoft 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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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.
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How many gamertags can I have?

The Microsoft Account can be attached to two gametags, however, it can only be set as the primary email for one gamertag.
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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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