What happens to deleted Xbox accounts?

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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Does Microsoft delete inactive Xbox accounts?

If a person doesn't sign into their Microsoft account within 2 years, that account will be closed which should also close the Xbox account and free up the tag. There's ultimately no way to know how inactive an account is though since they are used on multiple services.
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How long until Xbox accounts get deleted?

After you submit your request, we'll wait 60 days before permanently deleting the account. This is in case you change your mind or need to access something on the account before it is permanently closed. If you want to reopen your child's Microsoft account, simply sign in again within that 60-day period.
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Can you recover a deleted 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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Does Xbox factory reset delete accounts?

Factory resetting your Xbox will erase all accounts, settings, saved games, and home Xbox associations from the console. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost.
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Xbox Series X/S: How to Delete User Account

How do you delete an Xbox account forever?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
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Should I delete my Xbox account before selling?

If you're giving away or selling your Xbox, select Reset and remove everything so your Xbox will be reset to factory settings and your personal information will be completely deleted from the console.
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How do I recover permanently deleted Microsoft account?

If you closed the account longer then 60 days ago, it is permanently deleted and there is absolutely no way to recover a deleted account by anyone after any amount of time. If the account was closed within the last 60 days, your only option would be to log into the account and follow the steps .
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Can you reuse a deleted Microsoft account?

No. Closing a Microsoft account will close that email account, delete that email address. You will not be able to recreate that email account.
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Unfortunately, after 60 days there is absolutely no way to regain a deleted Microsoft account - it is completely deleted from their records.
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How long does Microsoft keep deleted users?

The deleted user will appear in the Microsoft 365 admin center for 30 days.
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How long will Microsoft keep deleted accounts before permanently deleting it?

After you delete a user, the account remains in a suspended state for 30 days. During that 30-day window, the user account can be restored, along with all its properties. After that 30-day window passes, the permanent deletion process is automatically started and can't be stopped.
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Does Xbox delete old gamertags?

If you're an existing player and want to change your gamertag, note that you may lose your previous gamertag permanently.
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What is a OG gamertag?

Kinda one of those gamertags created on the Original Xbox. Like: Computer, PC, Geek, Tom, Sam. All those kind of tags that have no xX or numbers in it or anything like that.
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What happens to old Microsoft accounts?

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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Does deleting a user account delete the Microsoft account?

Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
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Can you delete an Xbox 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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Does deleting Microsoft account delete all data?

If you remove a user profile account, all personal files in that account will be deleted.
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What does deleting Microsoft account do?

Closing a Microsoft account means you won't be able to use it to sign in to the Microsoft products and services you've been using. It also deletes all the services associated with it, including your: 1. Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, and MSN email accounts 2. OneDrive files 3.
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Can permanently deleted account be recovered?

If you deleted your Google Account recently, it may still be recoverable. If you can successfully complete account recovery, you'll be able to sign in as usual and access your account data. To get started, head to g.co/recover and enter your Gmail address.
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How can I find my old Xbox account?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Add or switch > Add new > Forgot your account? Enter in the details that you think are associated with your account. This can include an alternate email address or a phone number.
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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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Can I legally sell my Xbox account?

Buying, selling, sharing, borrowing, or trading Microsoft accounts is a violation of the Microsoft Services Agreement and the Community Standards for Xbox.
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How do I delete everything on my Xbox to sell?

Reset using your console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.
  3. Select Reset console.
  4. On the Reset your console? screen, you'll see three options: Reset and remove everything. This option resets the console to factory settings.
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Can I delete my Xbox account online?

To delete your Xbox profile, you need to close your Microsoft account.
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