Can you separate your Xbox account from Microsoft account?

For your reference, you can check this link: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-pro... Was this reply helpful? The Microsoft account and th Xbox account are basically one in the same. They cannot be separated.
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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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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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Can you move 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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Why do I have an Xbox profile on Microsoft account?

Where does that come from? You or someone else downloaded and launched some type of game on Windows that needed an Xbox profile, you didn't have one so one was created automatically for you. Nothing to worry about.
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Is my Xbox account different from my Microsoft account?

Select your gamerpic, then select Settings. Under Account, select Change my Microsoft Store account. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign in to the Store with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox.
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Does Xbox account have to be Microsoft?

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 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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Is there a way to transfer Microsoft account to another account?

Whatever your reason, you unfortunately cannot manually transfer an existing Microsoft 365 subscription from one Microsoft account to another. However, you can turn off recurring billing for the existing subscription, and then purchase a new subscription using the other Microsoft account.
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Can a Microsoft account have multiple Xbox profiles?

Please be informed that a single email address or a single Microsoft account will always have one Xbox profile or gamertag. It's not possible to have more than one Xbox profile in one single Microsoft account.
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Does removing Xbox account delete everything?

Closing the account

Note Closing an account will delete all subscriptions, Microsoft email accounts, unused Rewards points, and other items and services that may be associated with your child's account.
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Does deleting your Xbox account 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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Does removing account from Xbox delete games?

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 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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Can I transfer my Xbox account to another email?

Select Add Email, enter the information of your new email address, and press Add Alias to confirm your change. Once you add a new email to your account, you will have to verify it. To do so, head to your inbox and open the verification link that was sent to you.
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Can I link two Microsoft accounts?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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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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Will I lose my documents if I switch Microsoft accounts?

I am Blessing, an independent advisor here and a Microsoft user like you. To answer your question: No, you will not lose your files.
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How do I separate work and personal Microsoft accounts?

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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Is Xbox and Microsoft password the same?

Unfortunately, these passwords are one and the same. It is not possible to have two separate like you want. The only way a different password is used for example if you MS account ended in a yahoo, g-mail domain.
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How do I transfer my Xbox account to my computer?

There is currently no cross progression between PC and Xbox.
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Is Microsoft and Xbox the same?

The Xbox branding was formerly, from 2012 to 2015, used as Microsoft's digital media entertainment brand replacing Zune. In 2022, Microsoft expanded its gaming business and reorganized Xbox to become part of its newly formed Microsoft Gaming division.
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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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What happens to 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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Will resetting my Xbox delete my Microsoft account?

Factory resetting your Xbox will erase all accounts, settings, saved games, and home Xbox associations from the console. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost. However, this does not delete your Xbox Live account itself.
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