How to sign in to a Microsoft account
Microsoft accounts are for personal use, and for accessing services like Outlook.com, Xbox or Skype. Microsoft work and school accounts are for organizations that use Microsoft 365 for business.
Choose your account type, or learn more about the differences.
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To sign in to your Microsoft personal account, go to account.microsoft.com or select Sign in below.
Sign inTip: If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can select "No account? Create one! "
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Enter your email, phone number, or Skype sign-in that you use for other services (Outlook, Excel, etc.), then select Next.
Tip: You can use any of the email address aliases you may have on your account - they all have the same password.
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Enter your password and select Sign in.
Tip: Select the Keep me signed in box if you want to go straight into your account next time (not recommended for shared computers).
See also
Sign in to Hotmail or Outlook.com
How to check if your email address is a Microsoft account
Accessing Outlook.com, OneDrive and other Microsoft services when someone has died
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If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, use our guided tool below to help you find the correct solution.
The My Account portal helps you to manage your work or school account by setting up and managing your security info, managing your connected organizations and devices, or viewing how your organization uses your data.
To sign in to your work or school account, go to myaccount.microsoft.com or select Sign in below.
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