Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Yes, you can have two Microsoft accounts with different usernames but the same underlying email address. When creating a new Microsoft account, you can choose a different username than the email address associated with the account.
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Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts on one computer?

To use two Microsoft accounts simultaneously on the same computer, you can add both accounts to the Windows 11 Mail and Calendar app. This will allow you to access both accounts' emails, calendars, and contacts side-by-side without having to switch accounts.
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How do I get a second Microsoft account?

How to create a new Microsoft account
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one!
  2. If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same phone number?

Each Microsoft 365 account requires a unique phone number for security and verification purposes. If you try to use the same phone number on multiple accounts, you may encounter issues with verification and account access.
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How do I separate my work and personal Microsoft account?

The only way to split those two accounts correctly so you can have two separate Desktops is to create a new user profile, there is no other way to keep the data and apps from those accounts separate.
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Can I combine two Microsoft accounts?

Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email address?

Yes, you can have two Microsoft accounts with different usernames but the same underlying email address. When creating a new Microsoft account, you can choose a different username than the email address associated with the account.
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Can I switch between 2 Microsoft accounts?

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.
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Can you get banned from Microsoft Rewards for having multiple accounts?

It is not recommended to use multiple accounts on a single device. Because Microsoft Rewards might detect it as violating their terms of service, that will result in your account being restricted or suspended.
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Can I have two Microsoft accounts on my iPhone?

You can now add multiple work or personal accounts in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iPhone and iPad, and the Office mobile app for iPhone.
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How many computers can use the same Microsoft account?

Use the tabs below to select your subscription type and learn more about sign-in limits for your subscription. With Microsoft 365, you can install Office on all your devices and sign in to Office on five devices at the same time. This includes any combination of PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.
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How do I know if I have 2 Microsoft accounts?

If you see a screen asking, "Which account do you want to use?" when you sign in, it means that you may have two accounts with Microsoft using the same email address.
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How do I add a second Microsoft account to my laptop?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users. (In some versions of Windows you'll see Other users.) Next to Add other user, select Add account.
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Why do I have a work and personal Microsoft account?

Summary. Microsoft accounts are for personal use, and for accessing services like Outlook.com, Xbox or Skype. Microsoft work and school accounts are for organizations that use Microsoft 365 for business. Work and school accounts have more advanced security and compliance tools to protect sensitive organization data.
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How many Microsoft accounts do I have?

Sign in at account.microsoft.com and click on 'Your Info' > 'Manage how you sign in to Microsoft' to check if you have other email address or alias that is listed on your Microsoft account. Hope this helps.
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Can I have both a Microsoft account and a local account on Windows 10?

Go to Start, Settings, Accounts and make a New Account. Set this account up as a Microsoft Account. This will not affect the Local Account (it will still remain) but the two accounts are different and do not share documents.
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Can you use the same phone number for multiple Microsoft Rewards accounts?

There is a limitation on the number of accounts (maximum of 6 accounts per household) that can be associated with one phone number. Please provide a different phone number to be able to redeem your Microsoft Rewards points.
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Why am I banned from Microsoft Rewards?

There are several reasons why an account gets banned and this includes violation of terms such as creating Microsoft rewards accounts using multiple email addresses, using VPN, etc. To help you unsuspend your account, I suggest following the tips in the link below. I hope this helps. Feel free to share how it went.
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Can you get banned for using VPN on Microsoft Rewards?

Using a VPN for Microsoft Reward violates Microsoft Rewards' terms of service. And if you get detected using a VPN while completing Microsoft Reward activities, then you will get banned.
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How do I remove a second Microsoft account from my computer?

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  1. Right-click on Start then click on Run.
  2. Type: Control Panel and click on Ok.
  3. Click on "User Accounts" then click on "User Accounts" again.
  4. Click on "Manage another account"
  5. Click on the account that you want to delete and then click on "Delete the account"
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Is My Microsoft account the same as my email address?

When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as your username, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail. If you already use an email address and password to sign into Microsoft devices and services like the ones mentioned above, then you already have a Microsoft account.
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How do I unlink two Microsoft email accounts?

How to remove a connected account
  1. Select Settings > Sync email.
  2. Under Manage your connected accounts, move the cursor over the account you want to remove and then select Delete .
  3. Select Save.
  4. After you remove the account from Outlook.com, you can delete email messages from the connected account.
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How do you tell if a Microsoft account is work or personal?

The email address associated with a business Microsoft account is often in the form of [email protected], using the organization's domain name. This account provides access to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and other enterprise-level applications.
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What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a work account?

Microsoft provides two types of accounts (ie two login ids). The personal account is used usually to login to hotmail.com, outlook.com, personal onedrive etc. The work account is usually used to login to Office365/Microsoft365 and some other business licenses you may be assigned by the company.
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Is an Outlook account a Microsoft account?

What is a Microsoft account used for? You need a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows pc, Xbox console, or any of Microsoft's products and services, including Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.
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What is the difference between a Microsoft account and an Outlook account?

A Microsoft account is a User account used to Login to Windows. Some people use the Outlook Email account to login to Windows, but are different things all together. In Control Panel/Users, you can create Local accounts and Microsoft accounts for users.
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