Microsoft sign-in
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Microsoft sign-in
Sign in using your Microsoft account to access Xbox LIVE, Windows Phone Store, and more.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
- Your Microsoft account is what you use for almost everything you do with Microsoft devices and services.
Note: The first Microsoft account associated with this device may have its settings edited, but a device reset is required to change the email address or delete it. To learn more about Microsoft accounts click here.
- From the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the Action center.
Note: An existing Microsoft account is required to complete this action.
- Tap ALL SETTINGS.
- Scroll to, then tap email+accounts.
- Tap add an account.
- Tap Microsoft account.
- Tap the desired option.
Note: For this demonstration, 'sign in' was selected. If you do not have an existing Microsoft/LiveID account, tap create one and follow the onscreen prompts.
- Tap the Email address field.
- Enter the account email address.
- Tap the Return icon.
- Enter the account password.
- Tap next.
- Tap the How would you like to get this code? field.
- Tap the desired option.
Note: For this demonstration, 'Email' was selected.
- Tap the Verify email address field.
- Enter the required email address.
- Tap next.
- Check the email account for the email containing the verification code, then tap the Code field.
- Enter the verification code from the received email.
- Tap next.
- Tap the desired option.
Note: For this tutorial, 'not now' was selected.
- The account is now ready for use. Tap Microsoft account to view and edit the account settings.
- The account settings are displayed.
