Create free account Note If you don't have your own email, or want to get a new Outlook.com email address, go to outlook.com and select Create free account. Addresses used for Microsoft accounts cannot be not reused. Even if an account was closed a long time ago, you cannot create a new account using the old email address.

What is a Microsoft account used for? A Microsoft account is a personal account required for access to Microsoft’s products and services. 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, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.

To create your profile, we recommend you use your Microsoft account email address. Using the same email address to sign in to XBOX allows you to manage your settings and billing information through a single account. However, you do have the option to create a new email address just for signing in to XBOX if you prefer.

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Get help for the account you use with Microsoft. Find how to set up Microsoft account, protect it, and use it to manage your services and subscriptions.

Learn how to get Microsoft account help, troubleshoot sign in issues, keep your account secure, and manage your Microsoft account dashboard.

To sign up for Microsoft Teams Free, all you need is a Microsoft account. If you are using OneDrive, Outlook.com, or Xbox Live, then you already have one. If not, it’s easy to create a new Microsoft account.

How to get Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date Microsoft 365 apps from Microsoft. And with Microsoft 365 Family, Premium and Pro subscription, you can share your subscription with up to five other people, install Microsoft 365 on all your devices, and sign in to five at the same ...

Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

How to sign in to your Microsoft account Microsoft accounts are for personal use, and for accessing services like Outlook.com, Microsoft 365 or Xbox. Some schools, colleges and organizations use Microsoft 365 for business. If you're a student or employee, you will have a Microsoft work/school account. Choose your account type, or learn more about the differences.