How to sign in to a Microsoft account
These instructions are for personal Microsoft accounts. If you sign in with a work or school account, go to your Account portal.
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Go to https://account.microsoft.com/
Tip: 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).
Can't sign in
If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, use our guided tool below to help you find the correct solution.