How to Open a Microsoft Account
Open a web browser., Fill out the form on the screen., Create the account., Add account details.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open a web browser.
Open a web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer.
Navigate to the Microsoft account creation page. -
Step 2: Fill out the form on the screen.
Filling out the form should only take a few minutes, and it is only basic information (First/Last Name, Country, Zip, Birthdate, Gender).
However, a phone number or current valid email address will be required in order to finish the account creation. , After you are done filling in the form, click the blue “Create account” button at the bottom of the page. , Once the new account has been created, you should be taken to a profile management page.
From this page, you can add information like Basic information, Payment information, and Security information.
You can even add a profile picture by clicking the blue circle that says “Add a picture.” If you are happy with just having an account, without adding more information, then you are already done.
Enjoy your new Microsoft account. -
Step 3: Create the account.
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Step 4: Add account details.
Detailed Guide
Open a web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer.
Navigate to the Microsoft account creation page.
Filling out the form should only take a few minutes, and it is only basic information (First/Last Name, Country, Zip, Birthdate, Gender).
However, a phone number or current valid email address will be required in order to finish the account creation. , After you are done filling in the form, click the blue “Create account” button at the bottom of the page. , Once the new account has been created, you should be taken to a profile management page.
From this page, you can add information like Basic information, Payment information, and Security information.
You can even add a profile picture by clicking the blue circle that says “Add a picture.” If you are happy with just having an account, without adding more information, then you are already done.
Enjoy your new Microsoft account.
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