How do I get a second Microsoft account?

How to create a new Microsoft account
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one!
  2. If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.
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Can I 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 do I set up another 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 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 open a second email account with Microsoft?

Add a new account quickly
  1. Select Outlook > Preferences > Account.
  2. Click the plus (+) sign > New Account.
  3. Type your email address > Continue.
  4. Type your password > Add Account.
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One Microsoft Account can only have one <Primary Alias> email address. You cannot have more the one primary email address per MS Account but you can create as many Microsoft/Outlook.com accounts as you want.
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How many email addresses can you have on a Microsoft account?

They can also have more than one email address associated with their Microsoft 365 for business account. These additional addresses are called aliases. You can create up to 400 aliases for a user. No additional fees or licenses are required.
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What happens if I use the same Microsoft account on two computers?

Yes, in case you are using Microsoft Account, then you may Sync your settings and you have to login with the same Microsoft Account in both devices and you may Sync settings including background.
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Can I have two Microsoft accounts on my iPhone?

You can now add multiple work or personal accounts in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for iPhone and iPad, and the Office mobile app for iPhone.
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Can you get banned from Microsoft Rewards for having multiple accounts?

It is not recommended to use multiple accounts on a single device. Because Microsoft Rewards might detect it as violating their terms of service, that will result in your account being restricted or suspended.
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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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Is my Google account the same as my 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 many accounts can use Microsoft account?

If I share Microsoft 365 Family, how does signing in work? You can share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to five other people. Each person will use their own Microsoft account to install Office on all their devices and be signed in to five at the same time.
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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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How do I add another Microsoft account to my iPhone?

Set up a Microsoft 365, Exchange, or Outlook email in the iOS Mail app. Go to your iPhone or iPad's Settings > scroll down and tap Accounts & Passwords > Add Account. Note: If you're on iOS 10, go to Mail > Accounts >Add Account.
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Can I have 2 separate Outlook accounts on my iPhone?

To add an additional email account, tap your account menu in the top left corner in your Outlook app. Select the blue plus sign to add another account. Once you have multiple accounts added, you can easily switch between them.
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Do I need a separate Microsoft account for each computer?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs. Just add the account on the PC as a new user account. Kindly perform the steps below to add your Microsoft account. Note: Please make sure the account you are using has administrator privilege.
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Can I have two laptops with the same Microsoft account?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both computers. What is the information you are hoping to restore from the current laptop? If you need personal files, it is best to utilize OneDrive to sync your personal data betwee the two computers.
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Should two computers use the same Microsoft account?

Accessing Files Across Computers: As long as each computer is signed into the same Microsoft 365 account and connected to OneDrive, you and your wife should be able to access files from each computer. The files saved in OneDrive will be available across all devices.
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Can you merge two Microsoft accounts with the same email?

Unfortunately, we cannot merge Microsoft accounts.
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Can I have 2 separate email accounts in Outlook?

Thankfully, Microsoft Outlook users can manage multiple email accounts through their Outlook account.
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Why do I have a work and personal Microsoft account?

Summary. 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. Work and school accounts have more advanced security and compliance tools to protect sensitive organization data.
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What happens if you have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Yes, you can have many Microsoft Accounts, that is not a problem. However, if you have purchased Microsoft apps or games, they are only associated to the Microsoft Account you purchased the software on and those apps or games will not work on another Microsoft Account.
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How do I know if I have 2 Microsoft accounts?

If you see a screen asking, "Which account do you want to use?" when you sign in, it means that you may have two accounts with Microsoft using the same email address.
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What are the different types of Microsoft accounts?

Standard User accounts are for everyday computing. Administrator accounts provide the most control over a computer, and should only be used when necessary. Guest accounts are intended primarily for people who need temporary use of a computer.
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