How Do I Delete My Xbox Live Account From My Computer?
If you’re no longer using your Xbox Live account and would like to delete it, follow the steps below. Keep in mind that once an account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
- Sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Under Your Profile, select Devices.
- Select your Xbox console.
- Select Remove device.
- Confirm by selecting Remove.
- Once the console has been removed, select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & passkey.
- Under Security info, next to Two-step verification, select Turn off two-step verification.
- Confirm by selecting Turn off two-step verification.
- Under Security info, next to Two-factor authentication, select Turn off two-factor authentication.
- Confirm by selecting Turn off two-factor authentication.
- Under Your Profile, select Delete account.
- Follow the instructions to delete your account. Keep in mind that once an account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Can I delete my account if I’m under 18?
A. No, you must be 18 years or older to delete your Xbox Live account. If you’re not yet 18, you can change your privacy and online safety settings to limit who can communicate with you and what kind of content you can see. For more information, see Xbox Live child accounts.
Q. How do I delete my child’s account?
A. To delete a child account, the parent or guardian must sign in to their Microsoft account and follow the steps above. For more information, see Xbox Live child accounts.
Q: What happens to my data if I delete my account?
A: When you delete your account, your Gamertag, achievements, and any other associated data are also deleted. If you’re the family member who manages the Xbox Live account for your family, deleting your account will remove everyone in your family from Xbox Live. This includes access to Gold membership benefits, saved games, Xbox 360 profile information, and anything else associated with your account. For more information, see Xbox Live family settings.
Q. What happens to my PC if I delete my Microsoft account?
A. Deleting your Microsoft account will delete all the data associated with that account from your PC, including your saved games, app data, and OneDrive files. If you’re signed in to your PC with a local account, deleting your Microsoft account won’t affect your local account. However, if you sign in to your PC with your Microsoft account, deleting the account will delete your PC as well. For more information, see How to delete a Microsoft account.
Q. How do I delete my Xbox Live account without deleting my Microsoft account?
A. You can’t delete your Xbox Live account without also deleting your Microsoft account. For more information, see How to delete a Microsoft account.
Q. I deleted my account but I’m still being charged for Gold membership. Why?
A. If you’re still being charged for Gold membership after deleting your account, it’s likely because you have an outstanding balance on your account. For more information, see How to cancel your Xbox subscription.
Q. How do I permanently delete my Xbox Live account?
A. You can’t permanently delete your Xbox Live account. However, you can delete your Microsoft account, which will also delete your Xbox Live account. For more information, see How to delete a Microsoft account.
Q. Is a Microsoft account the same as an Xbox Live account?
A. Xbox live account is not same as Microsoft account. Microsoft account is used to get services related to Microsoft such as Windows, Skype, Office 365, etc. From Xbox live account you can playes games on Xbox One and Xbox 360 consolse.
Q. I don’t see the option to delete my account. Why?
A. The option to delete your account may not be available for several reasons, including:
- You’re not signed in with the Microsoft account that you want to delete.
- You recently tried to delete your account but were unsuccessful. If this is the case, you’ll need to wait at least 60 days before trying again.
- You’re under 18 years old. You must be 18 years or older to delete your Xbox Live account.
- You have an outstanding balance on your account. If you’re being charged for Gold membership, it’s likely because you have an outstanding balance on your account. For more information, see How to cancel your Xbox subscription.
- You’re the family member who manages the Xbox Live account for your family. Deleting your account will remove everyone in your family from Xbox Live. This includes access to Gold membership benefits, saved games, Xbox 360 profile information, and anything else associated with your account. For more information, see Xbox Live family settings.
- You’re the parent or guardian of a child account. To delete a child account, the parent or guardian must sign in to their Microsoft account and follow the steps above. Once the account is deleted, the child will no longer have access to Xbox Live. For more information, see How to delete a Microsoft account.
Q. Can I use a Gmail account for Xbox?
A. Yes, you can use a Gmail account for Xbox. For more information on how to set up your Gmail account for Xbox, see Using a Gmail account for Xbox.
Q. How do I remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10 login?
A. To remove a Microsoft account from Windows 10 login, you’ll need to delete the account. For more information on how to delete a Microsoft account, see How to delete a Microsoft account.
Q. How do I delete the administrator account on my computer Windows 10?
A. You can’t delete the administrator account on your computer Windows 10. However, you can delete your Microsoft account, which will also delete your Xbox Live account. For more information, see How to delete a Microsoft account.
