Can you remove Xbox from Microsoft account?

Replies (2)  Go to account.microsoft.com/devices, sign in, and find the device you want to remove. Select Show details to see info for that device. Under your device's name, select More actions > Remove. Review your device details, select the check box, I'm ready to remove this device, then select Remove.
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What happens if I remove an Xbox from my Microsoft account?

Each Xbox profile is linked to a Microsoft account, so if you decide to delete the profile, the only option for now is deleting the whole account.
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How do I remove Xbox console from Microsoft account?

If you don't want your Xbox console or device associated with your account any longer, you can unregister it by selecting the device, and then selecting Remove device. Note Unregistering your device automatically unlinks it from the Microsoft Store to disassociate it from future downloads.
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Can I unlink my 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 delete my Xbox profile from my Microsoft account?

you can't as it is the microsoft account, the microsoft account covers xbox, office, teams and all the other services from microsoft, if you do not want to use xbox anymore then just stop using it but the account cannot be deleted. Was this reply helpful?
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How to Unlink Microsoft Account from Xbox

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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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from my Microsoft account?

To separate your Microsoft account, just do the following:
  1. Open 'Settings' on the computer.
  2. Select 'Accounts'.
  3. Click 'Your info'.
  4. Under 'Email & app accounts', pick 'Sign in with a local account instead'.
  5. Input your current password.
  6. Make a new username and password for the local account.
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What happens if I remove a device from my Microsoft account?

If you mean you are seeing that device on your old Microsoft Account, then you can remove it online on your old Microsoft Account. Removing the device from the old account should not affect the laptop or activation, unless you purchased retail Windows licence from Microsoft using that old account.
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Can you transfer an Xbox account to a different Microsoft account?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts. He would need to continue using yours if he wants to keep his information or start over on the new account.
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Can you switch an Xbox account to a different Microsoft account?

Im afraid this is not possible. All Purchases, Game Saves, Achievements, and any other progress and/or data are unique to the account that created and/ or purchased it.
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Does removing an Xbox account delete it?

Delete Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games and achievements. Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the associated saved games and achievements.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from my Xbox to my computer?

To unlink a device: Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink.
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Can you have multiple Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

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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Is an Xbox account different from a Microsoft account?

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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Can I move everything from one Microsoft account to another?

Creating a new user account with your Microsoft Account, you may transfer all the data and settings from the old user account to the new user account folder. By copying and pasting to the new account folder, you can retrieve all the previous settings and you can enjoy using it with your new Microsoft Account.
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Does removing a Microsoft account delete it?

Closing a Microsoft account means you won't be able to use it to sign in to the Microsoft products and services you've been using. It also deletes all the services associated with it, including your: 1. Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, and MSN email accounts 2.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from another device?

On your PC, open your browser, go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices/android-ios, and then sign in with your Microsoft account. You'll be presented with a list of all your connected devices. For each, select Unlink.
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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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Will changing my Microsoft password log everyone out?

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I'm Ian, an Independent Advisor and Microsoft user like you. 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.
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How to see what devices are logged into my Microsoft account?

If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you're worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You'll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.
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Can you delete Xbox profile without deleting Microsoft account?

To consider: To delete your Xbox profile, you must close your Microsoft account. There is no way to close your account while maintaining your Xbox profile or gamertag.
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Do I need a Microsoft account to use my Xbox?

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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Can I have an Xbox account without Xbox?

You can have an Xbox profile but not own an Xbox console. You may have accidentally created it when you sign in to account.xbox.com/profile, visiting the Xbox profile site will automatically create an Xbox profile.
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How do I remove my Xbox account from someone else's Xbox?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console
  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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Is it legal to 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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