How do I Separate Microsoft Accounts?

To separate Microsoft accounts, you can create two different accounts on your computer using your separate work and personal email addresses and passwords, allowing you to easily switch between the two accounts and keep your files and settings separate. You can also remove yourself from a family group by signing in to https://account.microsoft.com/family, or create new users according to your multiple Microsoft accounts and add the accounts in the new users.

Understanding Microsoft Accounts

Microsoft provides two types of accounts: personal accounts and work accounts. Personal accounts are used to log in to hotmail.com, outlook.com, personal OneDrive, etc., while work accounts are used to log in to Office365/Microsoft365 and other business licenses.

Separating Microsoft Accounts

To set up a separate Microsoft account, you can create a new account by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Settings, and then tapping Change PC settings. You can then tap or click Accounts, and then tap or click Other accounts, followed by Add an account.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I remove myself from a family group? If you’re an adult, you can remove yourself from a family group by signing in to https://account.microsoft.com/family. However, if you’re still a minor, you need to locate the organizer account where your account is linked to.
2. Can I have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer? No, you cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, as the accounts can be linked to different features.
3. Why do I have a personal and work Microsoft account? Microsoft provides two types of accounts: personal accounts for personal use and work accounts for work-related activities.
4. How do I set up a separate Microsoft account? You can set up a separate Microsoft account by creating a new account and following the prompts to add the account to your computer.
5. How do I separate work and personal computers? You can separate work and personal computers by creating multiple desktops or profiles, respecting your profiles, and having clear limits.
6. Do I have two Microsoft accounts? You can check if you have other email addresses or aliases listed on your Microsoft account by signing in to account.microsoft.com and clicking on ‘Your Info’ > ‘Manage how you sign in to Microsoft’.
7. Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email? Yes, you can have two Microsoft accounts with different usernames but the same underlying email address.
8. What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a work account? The main difference between the accounts is that business accounts are for work and are provided by an organization, while Microsoft accounts are for personal use.
9. Is a Microsoft account the same as a Microsoft 365 account? A Microsoft Account can be used to sign into Microsoft 365 home plans, such as Microsoft 365 Personal, for access to Office applications.
10. What happens if you have 2 Microsoft accounts? You can have many Microsoft Accounts, but if you have purchased Microsoft apps or games, they are only associated with the Microsoft Account you purchased the software on.
11. Should two computers use the same Microsoft account? Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs by adding the account as a new user account.
12. Can you delete a Microsoft account and reuse the email? After deleting an account, it is not possible to recreate an account with the same name and domain, as Microsoft does not recycle email addresses.
13. What happens if you leave a Microsoft family? Leaving or being removed from a family group will not delete Microsoft accounts, but you should remove saved places and location alerts before leaving.
14. How do I remove my Microsoft account from another computer? You can remove your Microsoft account from another computer by signing in to account.microsoft.com/devices/content and selecting Unlink.
15. Can a family member use my Microsoft account? You can share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to five other people, and each person will use their own Microsoft account to install Office on all their devices.