Is Xbox linked to Microsoft account?

Game outage alert The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account.
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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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Is my Xbox account different from my Microsoft account?

Select your gamerpic, then select Settings. Under Account, select Change my Microsoft Store account. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign in to the Store with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox.
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Do you need a Microsoft account to have an Xbox account?

What is a Microsoft account used for? 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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Do you automatically have an Xbox account if you have a Microsoft account?

Replies (3)  Every Microsoft account has an Xbox account. It's automatic and nothing insidious or irregular.
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How do I know if I have an account with Microsoft?

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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Do you automatically have a Microsoft account?

If you already use a phone number or email address and password to sign in to one of these services, then you already have a Microsoft account. You can create or use an existing email address you own to set up a Microsoft account.
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Is Xbox and Microsoft password the same?

Unfortunately, these passwords are one and the same. It is not possible to have two separate like you want. The only way a different password is used for example if you MS account ended in a yahoo, g-mail domain.
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How do I link my Microsoft account to my Xbox?

Add your profile to an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
  3. Enter the email address for the Microsoft account that you want to add, and then select Enter. ...
  4. Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and then select Enter.
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Can I use Microsoft to do without a Microsoft account?

In addition to an enabled license for Microsoft To Do, users will also need mailboxes in Exchange Online for tasks in Microsoft To Do to sync and store. Since these are crucial functions of the app, users without cloud-based mailboxes through Exchange Online will not be able to use Microsoft To Do .
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Is Microsoft and Xbox the same?

The Xbox branding was formerly, from 2012 to 2015, used as Microsoft's digital media entertainment brand replacing Zune. In 2022, Microsoft expanded its gaming business and reorganized Xbox to become part of its newly formed Microsoft Gaming division.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from my Xbox to my computer?

To unlink a device: Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink.
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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 I move my Xbox account to a new Microsoft account?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts. He would need to continue using yours if he wants to keep his information or start over on the new account.
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Can I switch my Xbox account to a new Microsoft account?

Open the Xbox app. Select your gamerpic and then select Sign Out. Select Sign In and follow the prompts to enter the other account's credentials.
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Can I have 2 Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

Please be informed that a single email address or a single Microsoft account will always have one Xbox profile or gamertag. It's not possible to have more than one Xbox profile in one single Microsoft account.
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What happens when you remove an Xbox account?

Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account. For this reason, it might be wise to check a few things on your account if you don't want to lose them.
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Will changing my Microsoft password log me out of my Xbox?

Yes, when you changed your password you will not be automatically logout on other devices. You can do it manually if you need to logout all devices.
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How do I find out what my Xbox password is?

Unlock Your Xbox: Uncover Your Forgotten Password

Use the Online Password Reset Tool: Visit the Xbox online password reset page and enter the email address associated with your Xbox account. Once done, follow the instructions to see if you can unlock your account.
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Why did Microsoft lock my Xbox account?

If Microsoft has identified any suspicious activity on your account, we'll lock the account for your security. If this happens, you'll see the message Help us secure your account.
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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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What happens if you forget your 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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Why do I need a Microsoft account for?

A Microsoft account is a free account you use to access many Microsoft devices and services, such as the web-based email service Outlook.com (also known as hotmail.com, msn.com, live.com), online apps like Word or Excel for the web, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Windows, or the Microsoft Store.
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Is my Microsoft account linked to my email?

Enter your username and password – if you're not sure, try some different ones. Then, go to your account settings. Look for something like 'Manage Account' or 'Account Information' and click on it. You'll see a section with your email address.
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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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