If you want to use Microsoft services like games, emails, and cloud storage, you will need to create a Microsoft account.You will need a Microsoft account to sign into a Windows phone.It is easy to create a Microsoft account.
Step 1: You can access the Microsoft sign-up page.
To sign up for Live.com, open your web browser and type in the address bar.You will be directed to the Microsoft sign-up page.
Step 2: Click on it to sign up.
The sign-up page will have this on it.You will be directed to a form where you can fill out the details for the account.
Step 3: Then enter your full name.
The first thing it will do is ask for your first and last name.If you have a Yahoo account, you can use it as a password for Microsoft.
Step 4: Next, create a password.
Make sure your Microsoft account password is at least 8 characters long and contains two of the following: letters, numbers, and symbols.When you are done, enter the password.
Step 5: Last, enter your country, birthdate and gender.
Drop-down options are used for the fields for these three pieces of information.To select the country, date, and gender, click the down arrow to the right of the text boxes.
Step 6: The information needs to be verified.
You can enter your phone number in the box below that by selecting your country code from the drop-down.To verify that you are a real person and not a bot, you will receive a text or audio call.There are characters in the box below the phone number.This is a question.You can enter the characters you see.This is to make sure that you are a real person.
Step 7: You can create an account by clicking at the bottom.
Before you can use Microsoft services, you must verify the email address you entered.Click the link in the email to confirm your account.Your account has been verified.You can use Microsoft services with your account.
Step 8: You can visit OneDrive.
You can use the cloud service of Microsoft on your PC or mobile device.If you want to use OneDrive to store your files, you will need a Microsoft account.On the address bar, type "onedrive.live.com" in a new web browser tab or window.If you hit enter, you will be taken to the website.
Step 9: You should begin creating a Microsoft account.
Click the sign up button at the top right of the page, and on the pop-up that appears, select "create a Microsoft account."
Step 10: Then enter your full name.
The first two lines of the sign-up form will ask for your first and last names.There is a way to enter them.If you have a Yahoo account, you can use it as a password for Microsoft.
Step 11: A password can be created.
Make sure your Microsoft account password is at least 8 characters long and contains two of the following: letters, numbers, and symbols.When you are done, enter the password.
Step 12: Last, enter your country, birthdate and gender.
Drop-down options are used for the fields for these three pieces of information.To select the country, date, and gender, click the down arrow to the right of the text boxes.
Step 13: The information needs to be verified.
You can enter your phone number in the box below that by selecting your country code from the drop-down.To verify that you are a real person and not a bot, you will receive a text or audio call.There are characters in the box below the phone number.This is a question.You can enter the characters you see.This is to make sure that you are a real person.
Step 14: You can create an account at the bottom.
Before you can use Microsoft services, you must verify the email address you entered.Click the link in the email to confirm your account.Your account has been verified.You can use Microsoft services with your account.
Step 15: You can access the console.
Go to the home screen of your phone to find the green tile.To open the game screen, tap it.
Step 16: The screen should be moved to the left.
You can either join or sign in, but can't see your account.
Step 17: Start creating an account.
You will be told that you will need a Microsoft account to sign in if you tap " Join Xbox or Sign in".At the bottom of the message, you can sign in.You will be asked to sign in or create an account after the next message.To proceed, tap "create one."
Step 18: You can enter a Microsoft email address.
You should enter the email address you want on the next screen.The email address will be like this: example@live.com, where you replace "example" with whatever you want.At the bottom, tap "Next" to continue.
Step 19: You have to create a password.
Password can be entered in the first field of the next screen.The password is sensitive.Enter the password in the second field and then tap "Next" at the bottom to proceed.
Step 20: You can enter an alternate email address.
The field is at the top of the new screen.If you forget your Microsoft account password, this alternate email address will be used.
Step 21: You can add your birthdate.
To enter the month, day, and year, tap "Choose date" below the alternate email address field.The checkmark is at the bottom.
Step 22: Your postal code can be entered.
The last box on the screen is the postal code.You can enter your postal code by tapping it.To proceed, tap "Next" when you're done.Your Microsoft account will be created by the Windows phone.
Step 23: Go back to your phone.
If you want to back up the data of your Windows phone to your Microsoft account, you will be asked.If you want to back up your phone, tap "Yes" or "Not now."If you want, you can continue with the setup on your phone.