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How to Remove Mobile Devices from Microsoft Account on Windows 11

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Mar 13, 2025 Updated Sep 15, 2026 2 min read
How to Remove Mobile Devices from Microsoft Account on Windows 11
How to Remove Mobile Devices from Microsoft Account on Windows 11

Removing a mobile device from your Microsoft account unlinks old phones and tablets so they stop sharing your settings, apps, and passwords. Microsoft maintains this device list online to help you clear out hardware you sell, lose, or give away.

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Old phones stay connected to your profile until you manually delete them through your web browser dashboard. Clearing out unused devices takes about two minutes and stops old hardware from syncing your personal data.

⚡ Quick Answer

Open Settings and go to Bluetooth & devices, then select Mobile devices. Click Manage devices, expand your mobile device, and select Remove from account to unlink it.

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Remove a Mobile Device from 🪟 Windows 11

As mentioned, a recent update to Microsoft lets you remove your mobile devices from your Microsoft account directly from Windows 11.

Here’s how to do that.

Step 1Open the Settings App

First, open the Windows Settings app.

Click on the Start menu and select Settings. Alternatively, press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to launch the Settings app .

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Step 2Navigate to Bluetooth & Devices

When the Settings app opens, click the Bluetooth & devices button on the left.

Windows 11 Bluetooth and devices settings page
Windows 11 Bluetooth and devices settings page

Step 3Select Mobile Devices

The Mobile devices tile, found in the 'Bluetooth & devices' section on the right side of the settings window, expands to show connected devices when you click it.

Windows 11 Mobile devices tile
Windows 11 Mobile devices tile

Step 4Open Manage Devices

Select the "Manage devices" button. It appears under the "Allow this PC to access your mobile device" setting. This opens a list of every device linked to your Microsoft account.

Windows 11 mobile devices manage devices
Windows 11 mobile devices manage devices

Step 5Remove the Device

⚠️WarningUnder 'My devices,' find the mobile device tile you want to manage.

Under 'My devices,' find the mobile device tile you want to manage. Select 'Remove from account,' then click the 'Remove' button. You're all set!

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Remove mobile device from Microsoft account
Remove mobile device from Microsoft account

You've successfully removed the device.

Summary

To remove a mobile device from your Microsoft account on Windows 11, open the Settings app, go to Bluetooth & devices, and select Mobile devices. From there, you can view your linked phones and tablets, then expand the list to disconnect or remove any unwanted mobile devices quickly from your account.

  • Make sure you have the latest Windows update to access the "Manage mobile devices" feature.
  • Use the Settings app to navigate to Bluetooth & devices.
  • Select Mobile devices to manage your linked devices.
  • Expand your device list to remove any unwanted mobile devices quickly.
  • This feature gives you better control over your devices and improves your experience with Windows 11.

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Richard

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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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