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. Before you delete an account, make sure to back up any important files or data associated with that account.
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Can I merge two Microsoft accounts into one?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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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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How do I transfer my Microsoft account to another account?

How to Transfer Microsoft 365 to Another Account
  1. Check you have admin privileges for the Microsoft 365 account you want to move.
  2. Sign in to your current account.
  3. Go to the account settings/admin dashboard.
  4. Look for the option to transfer subscriptions.
  5. Enter the destination account email/username.
  6. Confirm the transfer.
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How do I link another Microsoft account?

From Edge
  1. Sign in with your work profile.
  2. Select your profile icon in the upper corner of the browser window.
  3. Under Linked account select Add account.
  4. Under the Linked Account section, select Link personal account.
  5. Sign in with your Microsoft account and then select, Link now.
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Can I combine two Microsoft accounts?

Can I transfer my Microsoft account to another email?

Unfortunately, there is no built-in feature in Microsoft that allows you to transfer your subscriptions and data from one Microsoft account to another. You cannot manually move or merge your accounts, as they are unique and separate identities.
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How do I merge two Outlook accounts into one?

Here are the steps on how to merge Outlook accounts:
  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click on the File tab.
  3. Click on Account Settings.
  4. Click on the Email tab.
  5. Click on the Merge Accounts button.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to merge your accounts.
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What happens when you switch Microsoft accounts?

You'll see the option to sign in with a different Microsoft account. Just click on it and follow the prompts. Important: switching accounts will remove data associated with your current account. So back up any important files or data beforehand!
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Can I merge two Office 365 accounts?

With that said, unfortunately there is no mechanism whereby you can merge accounts.
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Can you merge two Microsoft accounts with the same email?

Unfortunately, we cannot merge Microsoft accounts.
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How can I tell if I have two 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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How do I delete one of my two Microsoft accounts?

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  1. Right-click on Start then click on Run.
  2. Type: Control Panel and click on Ok.
  3. Click on "User Accounts" then click on "User Accounts" again.
  4. Click on "Manage another account"
  5. Click on the account that you want to delete and then click on "Delete the account"
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What happens if I use the same Microsoft account on two computers?

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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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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Can you use the same phone number for multiple Microsoft accounts?

No, you cannot use one phone number on multiple Microsoft 365 accounts. Each Microsoft 365 account requires a unique phone number for security and verification purposes.
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Can you merge office accounts?

In account settings, select the option for managing linked accounts. Look for the secondary account you want to join and click the verification link. Follow the instructions on screen. Once verified, the two accounts merge, with all data and settings combined.
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Is Office 365 account the same as Microsoft account?

Microsoft Account vs Office 365 Account

Your Microsoft Account is not your Business Microsoft 365 account, they are two completely different accounts. One is owned by you as an individual and the other is managed by your company.
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How many Microsoft accounts do 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. Hope this helps.
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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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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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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 do I see all my Outlook accounts in one inbox?

In Outlook, tap the Account icon and select All Account to open a unified inbox with all of the accounts you're logged into. If your email accounts use different email service providers, you can still try out a unified inbox by looking into third-party email apps that allow you to add all of your inboxes in one view.
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How do I link Outlook accounts?

Note, that I am a user like you, this is a user forum and not Microsoft directly.
  1. Open the Outlook Application.
  2. Go to Settings i.e. gear icon on the top right-hand side corner.
  3. Click on the Accounts tab and then click on Email accounts.
  4. Click on + Add account.
  5. Enter the email address and click on continue.
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How do I transfer everything to a new email address Outlook?

Step 1: Run MS Outlook and click on the File.
  1. Step2: Choose the Open & Export option and click on Import/Export.
  2. Step 3: Pick the Export to a file option and click Next to continue.
  3. Step 4: Then, click on the Outlook data file (. ...
  4. Step5: Pick the folder you want to export and select the location by clicking on Browse.
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