What is the difference between Xbox account and Microsoft account?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends. In most cases, it's best if the Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are the same.
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Is Microsoft account same as Xbox 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?

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 the same as Microsoft?

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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Why do I have an Xbox profile on Microsoft account?

Where does that come from? You or someone else downloaded and launched some type of game on Windows that needed an Xbox profile, you didn't have one so one was created automatically for you. Nothing to worry about.
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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 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 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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Does deleting Microsoft account delete Xbox account?

Once the Microsoft account is closed, then the Xbox account will go with it, permanently closing it as well.
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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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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 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 a Gmail account a Microsoft 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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Is Microsoft 365 account the same as Microsoft account?

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Your Microsoft Account is not your Business Microsoft 365 account, they are two completely different accounts. One is owned by you as an individual and the other is managed by your company.
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How do I separate Xbox accounts?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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Do you need a Microsoft account for Xbox?

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 link my Xbox to my new Microsoft 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 you have two Microsoft accounts on one Xbox?

Yes, it is possible to have multiple profiles added to the Xbox. However, it is important to clarify that each profile is a separate Microsoft account, but based on the information you provided, the account is already created, but now you're having trouble with adding this new account to your family group, right?
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What is a Microsoft account?

What is a 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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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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What does Microsoft Xbox mean?

What Does Xbox Mean? Xbox is a gaming console brand developed and owned by Microsoft. The game console is capable of connecting to a television or other display media. Xbox provides realistic graphics for games.
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What password should I use for Microsoft account?

Create strong passwords

At least 12 characters long but 14 or more is better. A combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Not a word that can be found in a dictionary or the name of a person, character, product, or organization.
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Why would I have a Microsoft account?

With a Microsoft account (an email address and password). Signing in with an email address and password lets you use your favorite apps and your unique settings and preferences on any PC.
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