How do I find out if my Microsoft account exists?

Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page at https://account.microsoft.com and enter your email address. If you see a message that says "We couldn't find an account with that username." or "That Microsoft account doesn't exist", then the address you entered is not a Microsoft account.
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How can I find my Microsoft account?

Look up a forgotten username using other information

Look up your username using your security contact phone number or email address. Request a security code to be sent to the phone number or email you used. Enter the code and select Next.
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What to do when it says your Microsoft account does not exist?

Kindly try to perform the following workarounds:
  1. Check if the account name was typed correctly. It is possible sometimes that, the account name was misspelled. ...
  2. Find your account name from your Windows 10 PC or Xbox. ...
  3. Make sure you're using the correct account type. ...
  4. Your Microsoft account is compromised.
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How do I know if I am signed in with a 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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How do I find out my Microsoft account name and password?

Visit the official Microsoft website at https://account.live.com/password/reset, enter your email address, phone number, or your username. and click Next. You will be asked where you want to get the security code. Select the email address or phone number of a backup contact on the account and click Next.
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How can I find out if I already have a Microsoft account?

Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page at https://account.microsoft.com and enter your email address. If you see a message that says "We couldn't find an account with that username." or "That Microsoft account doesn't exist", then the address you entered is not a Microsoft account.
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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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Is my computer login the same as my Microsoft account?

If you log into Windows with a Microsoft Account, then the password used in Windows will be your Microsoft Account password. You have two options. Or you can switch your login from a Microsoft Account login to a Local account login and create your preferred login password.
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How do I check if I have a Microsoft Office account?

Click Settings, and then under My app settings, choose Office 365. On the My account page, choose Subscriptions. You'll see the services that you're licensed to use, such as the latest desktop version of Microsoft 365, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 or OneDrive for work or school, and Exchange Online.
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Does a Microsoft account come with email?

Creating a Microsoft account gives you free access to Microsoft 365 for the web, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox and more, and will also give you an Outlook.com account.
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How do you verify your Microsoft account?

Sign in to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft. A Verify button will be next to any unverified aliases. Click Verify next to your email address, and then click Send email.
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Has my Microsoft account expired?

Check your expiration status

Go to your Services & subscriptions page. If prompted, choose Sign in and enter the Microsoft account email and password associated with your Microsoft 365 subscription. Review the details under the Services & Subscriptions heading.
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Where has my Microsoft account gone?

Your account might be closed or deleted

To re-open your account, simply sign in again. If you haven't signed in to your account for more than two years, it may have been deleted. If you can't sign in because your username has stopped working, read We couldn't find an account with that username.
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Why does my Microsoft account not exist?

The error "Microsoft Account does not exist" usually means: The person is logging in using an Alias. If the user renamed the affected email address into a new account, the original account will become an Alias.
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Is Gmail a Microsoft account?

Your Gmail address is actually just an alias for your Microsoft account and not a real Google account. While Windows can be logged in using a Microsoft account, it cannot be logged in using a Google account. To avoid confusion, you may want to consider adding an alias to your Microsoft account.
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How do I find all the accounts linked to my name?

Pulling your credit report and credit score is the most accurate and convenient way to find all of the accounts that have been reported in your name. Your credit report will display every open account in your name, from bank accounts to credit cards and more.
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How do I find out my Microsoft account details?

From a Windows 10/11 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.
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How do I know if I have Microsoft Office on my computer?

If you have Windows, open a Word document, choose File from the top left corner, and then click either Account or Help on the left nav bar. You'll see your Office version and information under Product information, on the right side of the window.
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Is my Office account the same as my Microsoft account?

Microsoft accounts are for personal use, and for accessing services like Outlook.com, Xbox or Skype. Microsoft work and school accounts are for organizations that use Microsoft 365 for business.
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How do I know if my Windows is linked to my Microsoft account?

You can check if your digital license is linked to your Microsoft account by going to Start > Settings > System > About, and then selecting the “Activation” tab. Under “Activation,” it should say “Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.”
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How do I open my Microsoft account?

Create a Microsoft account
  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. ...
  2. Tap or click Accounts, and then tap or click Other accounts.
  3. Tap or click Add an account.
  4. Enter the account info for this person to sign in to Windows.
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Can I check where my Microsoft account is logged in?

The Recent activity page shows you when and where you've used your Microsoft account within the last 30 days. You can expand any listed activity to see location details and find out how the account was accessed—using a web browser, phone, or another method.
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Where do I find my Microsoft account email?

In the upper-right corner, your Microsoft account email address will appear in rotation with your gamertag. If you've disabled this setting, you can re-enable it: Go to Settings > Account. Scroll right to Your Information, and then select Account Security.
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How do I check how many Microsoft accounts I have?

Sign in at account.microsoft.com and click on 'Your Info' > 'Manage how you sign in to Microsoft' to check if you have other email address or alias that is listed on your Microsoft account.
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Do I get an email address with a Microsoft account?

Notes: You can either use an email address you own as a Microsoft account, or create a new address by choosing "Get a new email address" or "Use your email instead" when you sign up.
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