How to Remove a Device from Your Microsoft Account

Removing a device from your Microsoft account stops it from connecting to services like Find My Device and app sharing.

Your Microsoft account links all your Microsoft devices and online services together, from Windows PCs to Xbox and OneDrive. When you sign into a Windows PC with your Microsoft account, that PC appears in your account’s device list.

This list helps Windows automatically connect devices to helpful features. If you no longer use a PC or device that still shows up, it’s easy to remove it from your account settings.

How to remove devices from a Microsoft account

Signing into a Windows device with your Microsoft account automatically adds it to your list of devices online. The following steps will guide you through removing a device that’s no longer needed.

This guide shows how to remove a device no longer needed from your Microsoft online account.

• Go to account.microsoft.com/devices, sign in, and find the device you want to remove.
• Select Show details to see info for that device.

• Under your device’s name, select More actions > Remove.

• Review your device details, select the check box, I’m ready to remove this device, then select Remove.

If you want to remove a device for a child in your family, have your child sign in to account.microsoft.com/devices, then follow the exact instructions.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Removing a device from your Microsoft online account is a straightforward process that involves a few simple steps.
• It’s essential to regularly review and manage the devices connected to your Microsoft account to ensure security and account accuracy.
• Following the instructions, adults and children can easily remove unwanted devices from their Microsoft account profiles.
• Maintaining an organized device list allows users to fully utilize and manage Windows features such as app sharing and find my device functionality.