Can you switch your Xbox profile to a different Microsoft account?

Replies (4)  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 I transfer Xbox profile to another Microsoft account?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts.
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Can you change the Microsoft account associated with an Xbox profile?

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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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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Can you transfer an Xbox account to a different email?

You may have to verify your identity by entering a code sent to your email or mobile. If so, enter the code when prompted to gain access to your account settings. Select Add Email, enter the information of your new email address, and press Add Alias to confirm your change.
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How To Switch Microsoft Account on Xbox App (Windows)

How do I transfer my Xbox account?

Select Profiles, and then select your Xbox profile. Select Move. Select the flash drive or memory unit that you want to move your profile to. When the move is complete, remove the USB flash drive or memory unit from your console and take it to another console.
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How do I merge two 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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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts on Xbox?

Yes, you can have multiple user accounts on your Xbox One. If you set the Xbox as the home Xbox for the account that has gold, then any account that signs in on that cosole will have access to gold.
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Can you have two Microsoft accounts on one Xbox?

Yes, it is possible to have multiple profiles added to the Xbox. However, it is important to clarify that each profile is a separate Microsoft account, but based on the information you provided, the account is already created, but now you're having trouble with adding this new account to your family group, right?
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Can I have 2 Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

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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Can you switch between Microsoft accounts?

To switch Microsoft accounts on your PC, follow these steps: sign out of the current Microsoft account, sign in with a different Microsoft account, and troubleshoot common issues. This will allow you to seamlessly transition between accounts and access the specific settings and data associated with each account.
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How do I change my Microsoft account to another account?

To switch to a different Microsoft account, just follow these few steps:
  1. Go to the Settings app.
  2. Then, go to Accounts and select “Your info”.
  3. Here, pick “Sign in with a Microsoft account instead”.
  4. Follow the prompts to sign in with the desired account credentials.
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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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How many Xbox profiles can you have?

As far as I know, there is no limit to the number of profiles you can have on an Xbox console.
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Is it OK to have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Yes, you can have two Microsoft accounts on the same device, but you and use one at a time. You need to use one account for one time, you can't use 2 account at same.
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Can you delete a Microsoft account and reuse the email?

No. Closing a Microsoft account will close that email account, delete that email address. You will not be able to recreate that email account.
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Can I make a new Xbox account and keep my games?

If your console was set as your Home console for the account that you can't access, then you'll still be able to access the games on a new account while using that console. You won't have access to your progress though so you would have to start over.
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Is it possible to transfer game data from one account to another?

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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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 switch accounts on Microsoft online?

If you are already logged into an account, click your photo or name icon in the upper right corner. Click Sign Out: Click Switch to a different account. Example: If you are using Chrome, open Firefox and sign into the new Microsoft 365 account.
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How do I remove a Microsoft account and change to a local account?

Switch your Windows 10 device to a local account
  1. Select Start , select Settings > Accounts > Your info.
  2. Select Sign in with a local account instead.
  3. Type the user name, password, and password hint for your new account. ...
  4. Select Next, then select Sign out and finish.
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Can you change Microsoft account without losing everything?

If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.
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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 change my Microsoft account but keep all files?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/swi... Then go to Settings > Account > Your Information and click "Sign in with a Microsoft account". Log in with the new account you created. The data that is already on your PC will continue.
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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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