Is your Xbox account the same as your Microsoft account?

Can't sign in? Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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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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Is my Xbox account separate from my Microsoft account?

The Microsoft account and th Xbox account are basically one in the same. They cannot be separated.
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Is Xbox the same as Microsoft?

Xbox is a video gaming brand that consists of five home video game consoles, as well as applications (games), streaming service Xbox Cloud Gaming, and online services such as the Xbox network and Xbox Game Pass. The brand is produced by Microsoft Gaming, a division of Microsoft.
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Can I link my Microsoft account to my Xbox account?

On the Choose an account screen, click the Microsoft account button. On the Add your Microsoft account screen, enter the email address and password associated with your Microsoft account. On the Make it yours screen, you'll have the option to make this Microsoft account your primary account.
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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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How do I link my Xbox account?

Link an account using the Xbox app for Windows

Select Profile & settings in the upper-right corner (it's your gamerpic if you're already signed in), and then choose Settings > Account. Sign in to the Xbox network, choose a social network from the list, press Link, and then follow the prompts.
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Why do I have an Xbox profile on Microsoft account?

Every Microsoft account has an Xbox account. It's automatic and nothing insidious or irregular.
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Is Xbox Live password the same as Microsoft account?

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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Is Xbox part of Microsoft?

Xbox, video game console system created by the American company Microsoft. The Xbox, Microsoft's first entry into the world of console electronic gaming, was released in 2001, which placed it in direct competition with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's GameCube.
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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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What does removing Xbox from Microsoft account do?

When you register your Xbox console or accessory, you can request and track repairs and check your warranty status. You can also unregister your device if you no longer use or own it. If you do, it'll be automatically unlinked from the Microsoft Store to disassociate it from future downloads of games and apps.
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Do I have two Microsoft accounts?

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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What does an Xbox account do?

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.
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Can I change my Microsoft account password from my Xbox?

You can change your Microsoft account password online or, if you have an Xbox 360, from your console. However, you can't change your password on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console.
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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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How do I know if I have a Microsoft Live 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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Can I have an Xbox account without Xbox?

You don't need to create Xbox One accounts for each console. The one Xbox account can be used on multiple Xbox consoles and even in Xbox games on the Nintendo Switch and on the Xbox apps on Windows 10, iOS, and Android devices.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email Xbox?

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Even if its just a very minor difference. Its not possible to have two different Microsoft/Xbox accounts under the same exact email address.
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What is Linked to 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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How do I connect my Microsoft account?

Sign in with your work profile. Select your profile icon in the upper corner of the browser window. Under Linked account select Add account. Under the Linked Account section, select Link personal account.
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How do I find my Xbox email with my gamertag?

From the Home screen, sign in to your Xbox 360 console using your Xbox gamertag that was previously downloaded to the console. In the upper-right corner, your Microsoft account email address will appear in rotation with your gamertag. If you've disabled this setting, you can re-enable it: Go to Settings > Account.
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What happens if I have 2 Microsoft accounts?

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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Can you merge 2 Microsoft accounts together?

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

Reset forgotten password

Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype name you use to sign in then select Next. We'll ask where you'd like to get your verification code and select Next. Type the requested information and select Send code. Type the security code into Verify your identity, then select Next.
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