How to Connect Your Microsoft Account in SwiftKey

Use this guide to connect a Microsoft account to your SwiftKey profile.

  • Before you start
  • Step by Step Guide to Switch
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Before you start

  • Update to the latest version of the Microsoft SwiftKey app.
  • Have access to the Microsoft account you want to use (email/phone and password).

Step by Step Guide to Switch on Android

You can scan this QR code. It'll launch directly to the right screen in the app if the app is installed and up to date:

QR code that opens the SwiftKey Microsoft account connection screen

If the QR code doesn’t work, then you can follow these manual steps:

  1. Open the keyboard, tap … in the toolbar and then the Settings / cog icon, and then tap Rich Input on the settings screen that appears
    SwiftKey toolbar and settings screen showing where to open Rich input
  2. Tap Clipboard
    Rich input settings with Clipboard at the top
  3. Then tap Sync clipboard history, it may appear disabled but tapping will still take you to a sign-in page that offers Microsoft sign-in
    Clipboard settings with Sync clipboard history disabled
  4. Select Sign in with Microsoft to continue
    Microsoft account sign-in prompt in SwiftKey
  5. Confirm you see the success screen
    SwiftKey dialog confirming sign-in was successful
  6. Return to Account and confirm the account info has switched to your Microsoft Account
    SwiftKey Account screen showing Signed in with Microsoft

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