Transfer my Xbox account to my adult son.

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Transfer my Xbox account to my adult son.

Mark Lynch 55

I need to transfer my Xbox account to my adult son.

I originally set it up when he was little under my username and Microsoft tells me I can't transfer it to him.

I am not asking for account sharing I am simply asking to transfer the Xbox account. This would allow my son's game purchases, progress, friends, etc. to stay with him.

leah Johnston 0 Reputation points

2026-02-11T22:35:20.4733333+00:00

I have the same exact issue! My son was much younger and I added him to my account that I have had since 1997 and I'm not parting with it. He's 17 years old now and about to be 18 and I would prefer him not to have access to my email as well as he feels the same way I'm sure but he has built quite a history obviously and doesn't want to lose it either. I wish Microsoft would come up with something as it seems to be a common occurrence

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leah Johnston 0 Reputation points

2026-02-11T22:35:20.4733333+00:00

I have the same exact issue! My son was much younger and I added him to my account that I have had since 1997 and I'm not parting with it. He's 17 years old now and about to be 18 and I would prefer him not to have access to my email as well as he feels the same way I'm sure but he has built quite a history obviously and doesn't want to lose it either. I wish Microsoft would come up with something as it seems to be a common occurrence

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Diane Poremsky 8,275 Independent Advisor

Microsoft accounts can't be merged or split. You won't be able to move the games to a new account or move an address to a new account. Sorry.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/combining-microsoft-accounts-06b122ca-7323-48f5-8cd7-c3408bcc2123

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Neil D 34,340 Volunteer Moderator

If you've contacted Microsoft and they say it's not possible then it can't be done. Unless there is some way to transfer the content of the account from one to another. That will still involve Microsoft support.

Mark Lynch 55 Reputation points

2025-10-20T22:34:41.7733333+00:00

Is there a way to make a formal suggestion to Microsoft?

I can't believe I am the first person with this issue.

Seems like a pretty simple fix to allow the Xbox account to be transferred to another user.