How to link xbox account with microsoft account when they a different

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How to link xbox account with microsoft account when they a different

Randy Britton 0

I have had an Xbox account with the same gamertag for years and also have a Microsoft account as well that is not associated with my Xbox account. How do I link my Xbox account up with my Microsoft account so I can redeem the points I earn from the Microsoft account? The Microsoft account has an Xbox gamertag associated with it that I have never used or signed into on the Xbox. Is this possible or do I need to cancel my Microsoft account for so long and then make a new one using my Xbox credentials for them to be linked and redeem the points from one on the other??

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Jose Nego 0

Ok muito obrigado

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To link your Xbox account with your Microsoft account, you can follow these steps:

Sign in to your Xbox Console: Start by signing in to your Xbox console with your existing Xbox account that has the gamertag you want to keep.
Access Account Linking: Once signed in, navigate to the settings or account management section of your Xbox.
Link Microsoft Account: Look for an option to link your Microsoft account. You will typically need to enter the credentials for your Microsoft account that you want to link.
Follow Prompts: Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the linking process. This may involve verifying ownership of both accounts.
Single Sign-On: After linking, you should be able to enjoy a single sign-on experience, meaning you won’t have to log in separately to access services associated with your Microsoft account.

If the Microsoft account has a different gamertag associated with it and you have never used that gamertag on Xbox, it may still be possible to link them without needing to cancel your Microsoft account. However, if you encounter any issues, you might want to consider reaching out to Xbox support for assistance.

It's important to ensure that you are linking using your Partner XUID (PXUID) rather than the Gamertag, as this will help maintain the link even if you change your Gamertag in the future.

References:

XR-013: Linking Microsoft Accounts with Publisher Accounts