Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10 Microsoft Store Microsoft account Microsoft account dashboard

You can set Microsoft Store to require a password when you make purchases. This helps prevent you (or anyone sharing your device) from buying something accidentally. You can also use your Xbox One console to require a password for purchases.

To require a password for purchases, using a PC or mobile device that has Windows 11:

  1. In the Microsoft Store app, select Profile the upper right corner of your screen, and then choose App settings.

  2. Turn off Purchase sign-in.

  3. Repeat these steps for each device you share.

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You can set Microsoft Store to require a password when you make purchases. This helps prevent you (or anyone sharing your device) from buying something accidentally. You can also use your Xbox One console to require a password for purchases.

To require a password for purchases, using a PC or mobile device that has Windows 10:

  1. In the the Microsoft Store app, select in the upper right corner of your screen, and then choose Settings.

  2. Under Purchase sign-in, turn off I want to buy without a password, for faster checkout.

  3. Repeat these steps for each device you share.

Open Microsoft Store

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For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option.

To help prevent unauthorized purchases from your console, you can set it to ask for the password every time you buy something. 

To require a password for purchases using your Xbox:

  1. Press the Xbox  button on the controller to open the guide, then select System  > Settings Account > Sign-in, security & passkey. To help protect your account, you may be asked to enter your password.

  2. Select Change my sign-in & security preferences.

  3. Scroll right and select Customize.

  4. Scroll right and select Ask for my passkey to make purchases.

  5. Select Passkey required.

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