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.
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How can I find my Microsoft accounts?

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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How can I tell 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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Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts on one computer?

To use two Microsoft accounts simultaneously on the same computer, you can add both accounts to the Windows 11 Mail and Calendar app. This will allow you to access both accounts' emails, calendars, and contacts side-by-side without having to switch accounts.
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How do you check 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 "That Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different account or get a new one.", then the address you entered is not a Microsoft account.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have?

Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email?

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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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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How do I switch between 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 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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How do I separate two Microsoft accounts?

Follow these steps:
  1. Click on the "Start" button and select "Settings".
  2. In the Settings window, click on "Accounts".
  3. In the Accounts section, select "Your accounts".
  4. Here, you should see a list of all the Microsoft accounts linked to your device. ...
  5. Click on "Manage" and then "Remove this account from this device".
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have on computer?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.
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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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Is OneDrive account same as Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is a personal account used to access Microsoft's products and services, such as your Windows pc, Xbox console, Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.
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How do I find my Microsoft account number and password?

Method 1: Using the Microsoft Account Recovery Form
  1. Visit the Microsoft Account Recovery webpage.
  2. Type in the email or phone number linked to your account.
  3. Press “Next” and follow the instructions.
  4. You may need to provide a security code sent to your email or phone.
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Is Microsoft account same as Gmail 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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Can you delete a Microsoft account?

To remove your account, please follow these steps: Open Settings. Under Accounts, select the email account you would like to remove. Tap Delete Account.
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Can I delete my Microsoft account and start again?

If you close your Microsoft account, there's a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted.
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Can you delete your Microsoft account and make a new one with the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again. Why do you want to delete the account?
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Can you delete your Microsoft account and make a new one?

Note: If you wish to delete the old account first, you need to create a new local account first (admin). From there you need to copy all your files from old MS account to local account. Once everything is back up, you can now delete the old MS account then switch the local account that you have to the new MS account.
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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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Will I lose my documents if I create a new Microsoft account?

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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Can you have 2 Microsoft 365 accounts?

For home or personal use, you can choose from two Microsoft 365 subscriptions: Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal. However, your Microsoft account — the email address and password you use to install Office — can have only one active Microsoft 365 subscription.
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Do I really need a Microsoft account?

You need a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows pc, Xbox console, or any of Microsoft's products and services, including Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.
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What Microsoft accounts are linked to my email?

If you're referring to aliases that have been added to your account, you may view them by logging in to https://account.microsoft.com/account, selecting the Your info tab, then scroll down and under Account info, select Edit Account Info. The Account Aliases are then displayed.
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Can you change your Microsoft account email without losing everything?

How to change Microsoft email account without deleting my data?
  1. Sign in using the Microsoft account that you want to change.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Click Accounts.
  4. Under Your email and accounts, click Sign in with a local account instead.
  5. Type the password of the Microsoft account and click Next.
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