How do I find out what my Microsoft account is on Xbox?

Go to Settings > Account. Scroll right to Your Information, and then select Account Security. The Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox gamertag is shown on the right side of the screen.
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How do I access my Microsoft account on Xbox?

If you have an Xbox profile associated with your Microsoft account
  1. Open the Xbox app.
  2. Select Profile & settings in the upper-right corner, and then select Sign in.
  3. Windows will automatically find your account info.
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How can I find my Microsoft account?

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. When you see the account you're looking for, select Sign in.
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Is my Xbox login the same as my Microsoft account?

Sign in to Xbox on your device

Signing in to Xbox starts with your Microsoft account email address. Learn more about signing in on your specific device here.
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Is my Xbox account separate from my Microsoft account?

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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Does deleting your Microsoft account delete my Xbox 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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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts for Xbox?

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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How do I find out my Microsoft account name and password?

If you forgot your Microsoft account password, follow these steps.
  1. Select Reset password below. ...
  2. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype name you use to sign in then select Next.
  3. We'll ask where you'd like to get your verification code and select Next.
  4. Type the requested information and select Send code.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email Xbox?

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Its not possible to have two different Microsoft/Xbox accounts under the same exact email address.
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Is my Microsoft account my email?

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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How do I recover my Xbox account with just my gamertag?

You could try to recover your account through this link https://account.live.com/username/recover using your gamertag or phone number that might have been attached to your original account. Before you begin, make sure that you sign out the account that's currently signed in to https://account.microsoft.com website.
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How do I get my Microsoft email from my Xbox gamertag?

Use the Xbox Family Settings app
  1. Open the Xbox Family Settings app on their mobile device.
  2. Choose the member whose account info isn't known.
  3. Select the Info bubble next to the user's gamertag.
  4. Review the info under Account email for the Microsoft account that's associated with their Xbox profile.
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How do I change my Microsoft account on Xbox?

You can't change Microsoft Accounts, wholly, but you can change the email address of that account if that's your hope. I would recommend taking a look at the subscriptions tied to the accounts on the Microsoft Account page for both emails if they are both Microsoft Accounts.
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Can I delete a Microsoft account and start over?

If you delete your Microsoft account, you will lose everything associated with the account. You have a grace period of 60 days to reactivate your account, but you can't retrieve deleted data. To delete your account, navigate to the "Close my account page".
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Can I create a new Microsoft account if I already have one?

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. You can then delete the old one and keep the new one.
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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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Can I use my Xbox account on PC?

At any single point in time, you may only sign into the game on one Xbox console or one Windows 10/11 PC. You cannot be signed into the same game on both an Xbox console and a Windows 10/11 PC at the same time. Will my game progress be saved on both Xbox and Windows 10/11 PCs? Yes.
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How many accounts can you have on a Xbox?

Yes, you can have multiple accounts on an Xbox. Each account will have a main Xbox associated with it though, which can be changed. If an account is on its main Xbox, anyone on that Xbox can play the games owned by that account, from their account.
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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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Do unused Microsoft accounts get deleted?

In fact, Microsoft may delete your account if it remains inactive for two years. However, it is possible that you may still be able to log in after two years of inactivity, but you may receive a message asking you to reactivate your account.
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How do I delete my Xbox account and keep my Microsoft account?

To delete your Xbox profile, you need to close your Microsoft account. There's no way to close your account while keeping your Xbox profile or gamertag.
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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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Can I change my Microsoft account email on Xbox?

Change the email associated with your Xbox account: Visit the Xbox website, www.xbox.com and sign in with the Xbox account that is currently linked to the other person's email. Once signed in, go to your account settings or profile settings and look for the option to change the email address.
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What can I do if I can't recover my Microsoft account?

If your Microsoft account recovery request wasn't granted, you can keep trying as many times as you want, up to two times per day. Important: We recommend that you review the guidance for filling out the recovery form before trying the form again.
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