How do I change my Xbox profile to another Microsoft account?

The Xbox profile is part of a Microsoft account, so it cannot be transferred to another account. And since nothing can be transferred between accounts - purchases, games, progress - you would need to either keep using your dad's account or create a new one for you.
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Can you transfer Xbox profile to another 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 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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How do 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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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 transfer a Microsoft account to another email?

You cannot manually move or merge your accounts, as they are unique and separate identities. This is a limitation of Microsoft.
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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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Is Xbox account tied to Microsoft account?

The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account).
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How do I change my primary account on Xbox one?

I understand you wanted to set your account as the main/primary account on your console, kindly follow the steps below;
  1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization, and then select My home Xbox.
  3. Select Make this my home Xbox.
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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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How many profiles can you have on Xbox?

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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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 transfer ownership of a Microsoft account?

To request an account transfer, please contact your account manager or contact support.
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Can you give your Microsoft account to someone else?

If you've purchased Microsoft 365 Family, you can share your subscription benefits with up to five other people in your household, at no extra cost. Sign in to your Microsoft account, Sharing page. Be sure to use the same Microsoft account that you used to set up your Microsoft 365 Family subscription.
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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 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 you have two different Microsoft accounts on one computer?

You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.
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Can you have 2 Xbox accounts on the same email?

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 two profiles have the same home Xbox?

When you add a new account to a console and don't set it to Lock it down during setup, we'll automatically make that console your home Xbox. You can only have one home Xbox at a time. If you sign in to multiple consoles, we recommend you choose your most frequently used console as your home Xbox.
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Can 2 profiles have the same home Xbox?

Yes, two people can set their console as their home console. Any accounts that are on the xbox can set that console as their home console and can all share their games! In addition to just owned games, you also share xbox live gold subscriptions and game pass subscriptions.
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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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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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How to delete Xbox account 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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