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How to Change Microsoft Email in Windows 10, 8.1
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Now that inWindows 8.1or Windows 10 you can log on to the system using your email account you might need to know how to change the Microsoft email if you ever need to. So by following the lines below in the short tutorial posted you will find out how to change the Microsoft email inWindows 8.1or Windows 10.Changing the email account you currently use inWindows 8.1or Windows 10 with a new one will be done by changing your Microsoft account to the local one and registering back to another online email from the Microsoft feature you have inWindows 8.1or Windows 10.
How to change your Microsoft email in Windows 10 or Windows 8.1?
You can also simply add an ‘alias’ account. That means that you simply add a new email address to your current Microsoft account. If you want to switch from an Outlook address to a, let’s say, Yahoo or Gmail, you only have to follow few simple steps (Note: this solution does not work if you have forgotten your credentials for logging in Microsoft account). Here they are:
This changing process may take up to 48 hours until it gets through all Microsoft security verifications so do not bother if this won’t work immediately.
There you go, a simple and very quick way to change your Microsoft email inWindows 8.1or Windows 10 in just a few minutes. You can also write us below if you have any other questions on changing your Microsoft account and we will help you as soon as possible.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
