how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

Discus and support how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; I need some help please, I really wish to delete only the xbox part of my account, which I have never used, because of security concerns and as... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by GlennMcCausland, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account


    I need some help please, I really wish to delete only the xbox part of my account, which I have never used, because of security concerns and as mentioned I haven't, nor ever will use it. would prefer to keep my microsoft account, but if there is no easy
    way I am quite prepared to delete everything, thanks in advance.

    Glenn

    :)
     
    GlennMcCausland, Oct 5, 2018
    #1
  2. rodrigorbg
    rodrigorbg Guest
    How do I delete my XBOX account ONLY?

    How do I delete only my XBOX account whilst keeping my Hotmail and Skype accounts intact?

    I no longer have an XBOX, and I do not want my account associated with an XBOX gamertag anymore. So how do I do it?

    I have only found ways to delete my entire Microsoft Account. Nothing so far explains how to delete only my XBOX account associated with my Microsoft account. I hope there's a way to do it, otherwise it's just silly.

    Thanks.
     
    rodrigorbg, Oct 5, 2018
    #2
  3. Rism_m
    Rism_m Guest
    Delete My Xbox Account Without Deleting My Microsoft Account

    I accidentally created an Xbox account with my Microsoft account but now I want to delete it, but how do I without deleting my Microsoft account?
     
    Rism_m, Oct 5, 2018
    #3
  4. how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    So, for all intents and purposes your Xbox Live Account IS your Microsoft Account. As they are one in the same, there is no way to separate and delete just the Xbox portion for your account. This

    page here has details on setting Privacy and Online Safety Settings
    which you can configured to be as locked down as possible through those settings.

    Now, additionally,
    this page here
    has details on how to delete personal information from your Xbox Account, but again, it is still just considered your Microsoft Account and there is no way to separate the two.

    I can also provide details on
    turning on Two Factor Authentication for your Microsoft Account here.


    So for your hopes, there is no real way to accomplish what you're asking, but there are measures you can take to further secure that account.

    Please let us know if you have any questions about that, and we'll be more than happy to help answer.
     
    PalmettoBling, Oct 5, 2018
    #4
  5. Thanks so much, In my humble opinion, i think that sucks, maybe its time for Microsoft to take its head out of the clouds, this "Its all, or nothing" attitude is wrong. I was under the impression it was my account? silly me. thanks so much for the help regardless,
    Now i will delete my whole account and doubt i will be opening another, any time soon.

    Regards

    Glenn
     
    GlennMcCausland, Oct 5, 2018
    #5
  6. Vannec
    Vannec Guest
    Hey Glenn, I understand your frustration with this issue. Unfortunately, it's par for the course with all the major tech companies. Google and Apple also tie all of their services into one account. E.g. When you sign up for a gmail or google drive account,
    your account info is shared among all their services; photos, youtube, play, etc.

    For a majority of users, they don't mind this all-in-one approach, some actually prefer it because it makes things simple. But of course, there's a group, like yourself, who don't appreciate this feature. They should have an opt-in feature for those who'll
    never use certain services like xbox.

    Not saying it's right, but personally, I haven't found greener grass with any other tech company. Microsoft's security is up there with the best of them.
     
    Vannec, Oct 5, 2018
    #6
  7. Jurgen1488
    Jurgen1488 Guest
    Your Xbox account is same as a Microsoft account. You can delete your account in Xbox, but no more.
     
    Jurgen1488, Oct 5, 2018
    #7
  8. how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    I also agree. It can be frustrating. I prefer the Microsoft Account approach where the option is there, and you can change accounts upon request vs the recent Google approach where it's an all or nothing sign in with the latest update to chrome.

    Google Deals with fallout over Chrome auto sign-in

    Made it very hard to deal with when I have a personal Google account and a Google Suite work account. With Microsoft, you at least have the option to change accounts easily on one service while still validating with a different account on another service.

    Again, I'm sorry it's not functioning how you would like, but before deleting your account, I'd recommend you utilize the Feedback option and let them know what you'd like to see via

    feedback options
    It can always help to try and make a platform better.

    Best of luck!
     
    PalmettoBling, Nov 5, 2018
    #8
  9. Jurgen1488 Win User

    how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    Your Xbox account is same as a Microsoft account. You can delete your account in Xbox, but no more.
  10. Vannec Win User

    how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    Hey Glenn, I understand your frustration with this issue. Unfortunately, it's par for the course with all the major tech companies. Google and Apple also tie all of their services into one account. E.g. When you sign up for a gmail or google drive account,
    your account info is shared among all their services; photos, youtube, play, etc.

    For a majority of users, they don't mind this all-in-one approach, some actually prefer it because it makes things simple. But of course, there's a group, like yourself, who don't appreciate this feature. They should have an opt-in feature for those who'll
    never use certain services like xbox.

    Not saying it's right, but personally, I haven't found greener grass with any other tech company. Microsoft's security is up there with the best of them.
  11. PalmettoBling Win User

    how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    So, for all intents and purposes your Xbox Live Account IS your Microsoft Account. As they are one in the same, there is no way to separate and delete just the Xbox portion for your account. This

    page here has details on setting Privacy and Online Safety Settings
    which you can configured to be as locked down as possible through those settings.

    Now, additionally,
    this page here
    has details on how to delete personal information from your Xbox Account, but again, it is still just considered your Microsoft Account and there is no way to separate the two.

    I can also provide details on
    turning on Two Factor Authentication for your Microsoft Account here.


    So for your hopes, there is no real way to accomplish what you're asking, but there are measures you can take to further secure that account.

    Please let us know if you have any questions about that, and we'll be more than happy to help answer.
  12. PalmettoBling Win User

    how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    I also agree. It can be frustrating. I prefer the Microsoft Account approach where the option is there, and you can change accounts upon request vs the recent Google approach where it's an all or nothing sign in with the latest update to chrome.

    Google Deals with fallout over Chrome auto sign-in

    Made it very hard to deal with when I have a personal Google account and a Google Suite work account. With Microsoft, you at least have the option to change accounts easily on one service while still validating with a different account on another service.

    Again, I'm sorry it's not functioning how you would like, but before deleting your account, I'd recommend you utilize the Feedback option and let them know what you'd like to see via

    feedback options
    It can always help to try and make a platform better.

    Best of luck!
  13. GlennMcCausland Win User

    how do i delete my xbox account but keep my microsoft account

    Thanks so much, In my humble opinion, i think that sucks, maybe its time for Microsoft to take its head out of the clouds, this "Its all, or nothing" attitude is wrong. I was under the impression it was my account? silly me. thanks so much for the help regardless,
    Now i will delete my whole account and doubt i will be opening another, any time soon.

    Regards

    Glenn
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