If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

How to sign out of your Microsoft account everywhere. If you think someone might have unauthorized access to your account, we can protect you by signing you out from all of your trusted devices. Within 24 hours, you will be signed out of browsers, apps and anywhere else your account is used to sign in, except an Xbox console.

We've put together this article to describe fixes for the most common problems. Your Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) organization can turn on two-step verification for your account. When two-step verification is on, your account sign-in requires a combination of the following data: Your user name. Your password.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.

To create an app password, take the following steps. You can repeat these steps to create an app password for as many apps or devices as you need. Go to the Advanced security options of your Microsoft account dashboard and scroll down to the App passwords section. Create password.

When you record game clips and capture screenshots, you can share those highlights with a few close friends or an entire gaming community. It’s your choice. On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, share to Xbox via your profile’s activity feed, clubs, or messages.

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Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link.

To successfully link your PC and Android device, you should sign in to the same Microsoft account on both. You can check this by following these steps: On your PC: Open your browser and visit https://account.microsoft.com/devices/android-ios. Sign in with your Microsoft account.