Can you change the Microsoft account linked to an Xbox profile?

Replies (1)  I'm afraid there's no way to do that. The best you can do is add your own email to the account as an alias. Here's how to do that https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-pro...
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Can you switch your Xbox profile to a different Microsoft account?

Unfortunately not no. The problem is that the xbox account IS the Microsoft account and vice versa. They are essentially intertwined.
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How do I change the account linked to my Xbox account?

Switch your profile on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
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Can you link a different Microsoft account to Xbox?

You can only sign in to the Xbox app for Windows PC with one Microsoft account at a time. However, you can switch between different Microsoft accounts.
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Can you unlink your Xbox account from Microsoft account?

The Xbox account IS the Microsoft account and vice versa. There isnt a way to unlink the xbox and Microsoft account without it causing his Microsoft email to be permanently deleted since they are all one in the same.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from my user account?

In the Accounts section, select "Your accounts". Here, you should see a list of all the Microsoft accounts linked to your device. Find the account you want to remove and click on it. Click on "Manage" and then "Remove this account from this device".
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What happens if you unlink a Microsoft account?

Be aware that unlinking your Microsoft account from your computer may limit access to certain features and services. For example, you may need to sign into OneDrive or other Microsoft 365 apps each time you want to use them. Also, some Windows features may not be available without an active Microsoft account.
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What happens if you have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
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Can I merge 2 Microsoft accounts?

I understand that you want to merge or delete your Microsoft accounts. Unfortunately, it is not possible to merge Microsoft accounts. However, you can delete the accounts that you no longer need.
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Why is my Microsoft account different from my Xbox account?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.
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How do I change my Microsoft account?

First, navigate to “Settings” in the Start menu. Click “Accounts” then “Your info”. You'll see the option to sign in with a different Microsoft account. Just click on it and follow the prompts.
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Is Microsoft and Xbox account the same?

Can't sign in? Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. 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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How do I unlink two Microsoft accounts?

Click the Start button, and then click Settings. Click Accounts, scroll down, and then click the Microsoft account you would like to delete. Click Remove, and then click Yes.
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Can I merge an old Microsoft account with a new one?

Unfortunately, we cannot merge Microsoft accounts.
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Can you merge two Microsoft accounts with the same email?

Unfortunately, you cannot merge two Microsoft accounts under the same email. However, you can link them together so that you can use the same sign-in information for both accounts.
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Can I have two Microsoft accounts with different emails?

You can rename your personal account, which means using a different email address to sign in to it. You can either create a new email address (alias) or set an existing email address to be your primary alias.
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How do I rename my personal Microsoft account?

To change your Microsoft account name:
  1. Click the Windows logo and the gear icon to open Settings.
  2. Go to Accounts.
  3. Select Your account.
  4. Click the Manage my Microsoft account link.
  5. In your Microsoft account main page, click Edit name below your account picture.
  6. Enter your preferred name, and click Save.
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What happens if you unlink Xbox account?

Once you click on "Unlink from my device", the Xbox console will simply be removed from your account device page.
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Will changing my Microsoft password log everyone out?

Yes, when you changed your password you will not be automatically logout on other devices. You can do it manually if you need to logout all devices. This is a user-to-user support forum and I am a fellow user. I hope this helps, but please let me know if you need anything else.
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Is closing a Microsoft account the same as deleting?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered.
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How do I remove a Microsoft account from the Xbox app?

Select the Start button > Settings > Accounts , then find the Microsoft account you used to sign in to the Xbox app and select Remove.
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What to do if your Microsoft account is already connected?

Go onto settings. Go onto account. Unlink Microsoft Account and tick the boxes.
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Why does my Microsoft account have an Xbox profile?

Every Microsoft account has an Xbox account. It's automatic and nothing insidious or irregular.
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Which Microsoft account is linked to Xbox?

The Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox gamertag is shown on the right side of the screen.
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Can you change your Microsoft account email without losing everything?

How to change Microsoft email account without deleting my data?
  1. Sign in using the Microsoft account that you want to change.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Click Accounts.
  4. Under Your email and accounts, click Sign in with a local account instead.
  5. Type the password of the Microsoft account and click Next.
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