Is your Xbox account your Microsoft account?

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 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?

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 Xbox linked to Microsoft account?

The first time you launch Xbox cloud gaming on a handheld gaming device, you'll be prompted to sign in using your Microsoft account. If you don't have an Xbox profile, you'll be prompted to create one.
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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 to Find Your Microsoft Account Email Address on Xbox

How do I find my Xbox account?

Use an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & PIN.
  3. Under Show on Home, you'll see the email or phone number you use to sign in. If you enable this setting, this account info will be displayed on your Home screen.
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How do I connect my Xbox to Microsoft?

On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion app and choose the Connection icon on the left side (looks like a little Xbox One). Choose your Xbox, and then choose Connect. From now on, the Xbox app will connect to your Xbox One automatically, as long as it's on.
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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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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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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 know 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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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 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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Why do I have an Xbox profile on Microsoft account?

You can have an Xbox profile but not own an Xbox console. You may have accidentally created it when you sign in to account.xbox.com/profile, visiting the Xbox profile site will automatically create an Xbox profile.
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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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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 if you lose your Xbox account?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.
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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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What happens to my games if I delete my Microsoft account?

If the games were downloaded or purchased with a specific account then yes, you will lose all of them by deleting the account. You would then be required to re-purchase the items when using a different account.
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What is the Xbox user name?

A gamertag is your alter ego in the Xbox world. It's made from an alias, an optional avatar or picture (called a gamerpic), and a bit of info to represent you when you're playing games and sharing with other people in the Xbox community.
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How do I recover my Xbox account with a gamertag?

You could try to recover your account through this link https://account.live.com/username/recover using your gamertag or phone number that might have been attached to your original account. Before you begin, make sure that you sign out the account that's currently signed in to https://account.microsoft.com website.
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How do I recover my old Microsoft account?

If you no longer have access to your account security information (phone/email) to check for a password change/recovery, unfortunately your only option is to fill out the account recovery form; https://account.live.com/acsr You will have to provide enough information to prove account ownership.
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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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Which Microsoft account am I using?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.
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