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As long as you have a Microsoft account, you can log into Skype, Office, Xbox Live, Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, Windows, Mixer, the Microsoft Store, Cortana, and MSN with a single username and password. This wikiHow will teach you how to log into your Microsoft account using a web browser.
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![Step 1 Go to https://account.microsoft.com/account...]()
Go to https://account.microsoft.com/account in a web browser. You can use any browser to login to your account. -
![Step 2 Click Sign In.]()
Click Sign In. You'll find this on the left side of the window next to "Create a Microsoft account."Advertisement -
![Step 3 Enter your email, phone number, or Skype.]()
Enter your email, phone number, or Skype. You can use any of these sign-ins to be able to log into your account. -
![Step 4 Click Next to continue.]()
Click Next to continue. -
![Step 5 Enter your password.]()
Enter your password. You can also click the checkbox next to "Keep me signed in" to avoid needing to sign in every time you visit a Microsoft account page.- If you don't know your password, click Other ways to sign in or Forgot Password for help.
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![Step 6 Click Sign in to continue.]()
Click Sign in to continue. If your password is correct, you'll be redirected to your account page where you can manage your products (like Office) and your devices (such as which computers and phones are connected to your account).[1]EXPERT TIPTyrone Showers is a Technologist and the Co-owner of Taliferro Group, an IT consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. With over 35 years of professional experience, he specializes in API Design, e-Commerce, Operational Efficiency, and website development. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from DeVry Institute of Technology.Technologist
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TechnologistExpand your AI experience with your Microsoft account. While not essential, a Microsoft account can simplify access to various Microsoft products and services, including potential future AI creations. An account could also unlock enhanced functionalities within Bing Chat or other developing Microsoft AI tools.
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You can use your Microsoft account to sign into Microsoft-owned services like Skype and Xbox Live.[2]Thanks
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1. Go to https://account.microsoft.com/account in a web browser.
2. Click Sign In.
3. Enter your email, phone number, or Skype, then click Next.
4. Enter your password, then click Sign in.
