What's the difference between an Xbox account and a 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?

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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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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How do I link my Xbox account to my 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 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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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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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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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 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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Is Microsoft 365 now free?

Microsoft 365 for the web is a free version of Microsoft 365 that you can use in a web browser. All you need is to sign up for a Microsoft account with a new or existing email address. Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more for free on the web.
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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 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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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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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts for Xbox?

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Yes, it is possible to have multiple profiles added to the Xbox.
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What is a Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is a personal account used to access Microsoft's products and services, such as an Xbox console, Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN. Sign in Sign up.
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How much does Xbox Live cost for a year?

So, How Much Does It Cost? The price for Game Pass Core is $10 a month or $60 a year. This is the same as the retail price for the defunct Xbox Live Gold subscription. Game Pass Core is the cheapest offering from Microsoft that includes online multiplayer access.
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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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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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Is it legal to have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device. If this is helpful please accept answer. 1 person found this answer helpful.
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Can I have 2 different Microsoft accounts?

You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.
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Can two people have the same Microsoft account?

* We are happy and always here to help you, and share the Microsoft 365 for business online information with you. Yes, multiple people "CAN' sign in to a single account.
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