How to Create Microsoft Account Aliases

This guide explains how to add an alias to your Microsoft account. An alias is just another email address or phone number linked to your existing account.

A Microsoft account is what you use to sign in to services like Skype, Outlook, and OneDrive.

Once you have an account, you can change your account name, reset your password, manage devices in your account, and more.

Why create an alias?

Aliases act as different ways to sign in, but they all share your same password, storage, and settings. They are helpful if you want to keep your sign-in information organized across apps like Xbox, Office, and Windows.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish, you can use your new email or phone number to log in to all your Microsoft services. You can also set this new alias as your primary way to sign in.

How to add an alias

This guide assumes you already have a Microsoft account. If you do not, check out this guide: How to create a Microsoft account..

Follow these steps to manage your aliases:

1. Go to the official management page: https://account.live.com/names/Manage.
2. Click the Add email link. If you prefer to use a phone number, select Add phone number instead.

3. Type in your new email address or phone number.
4. Click the Add alias button to save it.

If the name is already taken, you will see an error message. If it is available, it will be added to your account immediately.

You can now choose to make this new alias your primary sign-in method. You can also use it to sign in to Windows and other devices.

Summary

Creating a Microsoft account alias gives you extra flexibility. It allows you to use multiple email addresses or phone numbers to access your account while keeping all your data and settings in one place. It is a secure and simple way to manage how you sign in to your favorite Microsoft services.

Reference: Microsoft