How do I start a new Microsoft account?

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Creating a Microsoft account

Go to login.live.com. Locate and select Sign up now.
The sign up form will appear.
Review the Microsoft Services Agreement and privacy statement, then click Create account.
Your Microsoft account is now created, and the account settings page will appear.

Can I have two Microsoft accounts?

You can easily switch between your work and personal Microsoft accounts with multiple account support in the To Do Android and Windows app. To add an account, tap your username and then Add account. Then just follow the prompts to add another account.

Can you make a second Microsoft account with the same email?

No. Personal Microsoft accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts cannot be merged, but they can be used side by side.

Is making a new Microsoft account free?

You can make a Microsoft account for free through Microsoft’s website. You can use a pre-existing email address for your Microsoft account or create a new one.

How do I create a Microsoft account on my laptop?

Create a Microsoft account

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
Tap or click Accounts, and then tap or click Other accounts.
Tap or click Add an account.
Enter the account info for this person to sign in to Windows.

What happens if I create a new Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.

Can I delete my Microsoft account and create a new one?

To get more info on your alias, see Manage aliases for your Microsoft account. You can’t use your old account name to create a new account after the account-deletion wait period expires.

Is my Google account the same as my Microsoft account?

Using Gmail as Microsoft Account provides you with the same privileges as available to those using Outlook, Hotmail or Live.com email addresses. Once you get a Microsoft Account using Gmail, you will be able to Login to your computer using Gmail, make purchases and download Apps from the Windows Store.