Is Microsoft account same as Gmail account?

What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.
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Is a Google account and microsoft account the same?

Using Gmail as Microsoft Account provides you with the same privileges as available to those using Outlook, Hotmail or Live.com email addresses. Once you get a Microsoft Account using Gmail, you will be able to Login to your computer using Gmail, make purchases and download Apps from the Windows Store.
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Is my microsoft account password the same as my Gmail password?

Because your Windows password is synchronized with your Google Account, you change your Google password, not your Windows password. Only an administrator can reset your password from the Ctrl+Alt+Delete screen on your device.
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What is the difference between microsoft account and Gmail account?

Gmail is Google email that uses a Google account and Microsoft account is on Microsoft's server. No you can use the same username and password but you can't login to both at the same time. They are separate logins.
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Gmail?

Your Gmail email address, definitely will not be closed since as you have mentioned, Microsoft doesn't have jurisdiction over Gmail. What the system will delete is the Microsoft account created in the back ground using the Gmail email address.
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Is Microsoft account and Gmail the same?



How do I know if I have a Microsoft account?

If you use any Microsoft services (Office, Outlook, etc.), you have a Microsoft account. You manage your Microsoft account from the Microsoft account dashboard. Tip: If you don't have an account yet, you can create one during the sign-in process.
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What is Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account (Formerly Windows Live ID) is the email address used along with a password to sign in to any Microsoft program or service such as Outlook.com, Hotmail, Messenger, OneDrive, Xbox LIVE, or Office Live. Some examples of Microsoft accounts end in @live, @hotmail, @outlook.com.
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Does Microsoft own Gmail?

It doesn't. Gmail is owned by Google.
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How do I link my Microsoft account to my Google Account?

How do i link my google account to my new microsoft account
  1. Go to your Microsoft account profile and sign in.
  2. Select Add in the top right corner.
  3. Select the account that you want to add, and follow the instructions to sign in and connect.
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Are Microsoft and Google connected?

When it comes to Android Enterprise, Microsoft and Google work closely together on many levels to deliver one of the best mobility solutions today. While a collaboration between Microsoft and Google may be surprising, we are both focused on making our mutual customers successful and productive on Android devices.
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Can you link Microsoft account with Gmail?

You can add a Gmail account to Microsoft Outlook, and manage it in Outlook, to view and manage all of your email in one place. In Outlook, select File, then Add Account. Enter your Email Address for your Gmail account and select Connect.
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Do I need a Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 for home products. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, or Skype; or if you purchased Office from the online Microsoft Store.
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How do I find out my Microsoft account name and password?

Enter your email address and select Next to be directed to the Microsoft account sign-in page. Select Can't access your account? Enter your email address, enter the characters you see on the page, and then select Next. Microsoft will send you a security code via email or text.
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What is Microsoft email called?

Outlook.com is the current name for Microsoft's email service, the artist formerly known as Hotmail.com. Outlook on the web, or OWA, is the Outlook web app that lets you browse your Outlook.com email account. It's part of the brand's suite of Microsoft email web apps. Outlook Mail is Microsoft's desktop email client.
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What is the difference between Microsoft Outlook and Gmail *?

The truth of the matter is, Microsoft Outlook is an email client while Gmail is essentially webmail.
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How do I find all my Microsoft accounts?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.
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How do I create a Microsoft email account?

Creating a Microsoft account
  1. Go to login.live.com. Locate and select Sign up now. ...
  2. The sign up form will appear. ...
  3. Review the Microsoft Services Agreement and privacy statement, then click Create account. ...
  4. Your Microsoft account is now created, and the account settings page will appear.
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What is my Microsoft User ID?

Your user ID is the unique email address that was created for you to use when you sign in to Microsoft 365.
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How can I open Microsoft account?

How to create a new Microsoft account
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one!
  2. If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.
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Is my Microsoft account the same as my email address?

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.
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What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a Windows account?

A Microsoft account is a new name for what used to be called the Windows Live ID. If you've used services such as the Xbox network, Hotmail, Outlook.com, OneDrive, or Windows Messenger, you have a Microsoft account. Microsoft combined these services, providing access to them with a single email address and password.
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What do I do if I forgot my Microsoft account email?

Select Forgot your account? Enter a phone number or email address associated with your account for security info. Check that phone or email inbox for the security code we just sent you and enter it on the screen. A list of accounts that use that phone or email will be shown.
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Can I change my Microsoft username?

Sign in to the Your info page on the Microsoft account website. name. 3. Enter the name you want, then type the CAPTCHA and select Save.
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Why is it saying my Microsoft account doesn't exist?

The error mesage 'Microsoft Account does not exist' usually means that you could be trying to login using an alias, if you happened to rename the your email address into a new account, the original account will become an alias. If this is your scenario please try to login using the new account.
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What are the benefits of having a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Keep tabs on your subscriptions and order history, organize your family's digital life, update your privacy and security settings, track the health and safety of your devices, and get rewards.
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