Account Help

It’s all here with
Microsoft account

Your Microsoft account connects all your Microsoft apps and services.
Sign in to manage your account.




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The best of Microsoft

You get more for free when you sign in with your Microsoft account.


Microsoft 365 apps

Get access to free online versions of Outlook,
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


5 GB of cloud storage

Save your files and photos and access them from
any device, anywhere.


Microsoft Rewards

Earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards,
nonprofit donations, and sweepstakes entries.


Xbox network

Your account gives you access to the Xbox
network and community.


Uniquely yours

Take control of your data with privacy settings you can customize, and get
personalized recommendations from your account checkup.

Security your way

Choose security and privacy settings that
work best for you and rest easy with
automatic alerts for unusual or suspicious
account activity.

Break free from passwords

Make your account even more secure with
optional passwordless sign-in.

One place to manage it all

Manage your account from a single
dashboard, including payment information,
purchases, subscriptions, and more.

Simplify your day

Access all your Microsoft apps, services, and games with one account.
Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are, just go.

Sign in and go

Your account profile and preferences sync
across all your devices. Wherever you are,
it’s all here.

Pick up where you left off

Your data is automatically synced to the
cloud, so contacts, calendar, and files are
always backed up, no matter what device
you’re on.

Keep it in the family

Easily create a family group and set
parental controls like screen time limits and
app filters for free with Microsoft Family
Safety.

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Microsoft account connects all your Microsoft apps and services.

Questions? We have answers

A Microsoft account does
not need a Microsoft email

The email address used to sign into your Microsoft account can be from Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, Gmail, Yahoo, or other providers. Create a Microsoft Account

You may already have an account

You can use an email address, Skype ID, or phone number to sign into your Windows PC, Xbox, or Microsoft services like Microsoft 365. Check if I have a Microsoft account

Get help with your account

Forgot your username or password? Visit Microsoft Support for account help and guidance. Get help