When you try to connect with Xbox, a Smart TV or a Windows app with your Microsoft account, it gets little tricky as you need to go through a couple of links to finally find the Microsoft.com/Link. This link shows up the input box where you can enter the code, and get it done. Here is step-by-step guide to easily link Microsoft account using Microsoft.com/Link.
How to link Microsoft account using Microsoft.com/Link
You can quickly link your Microsoft account with devices and apps.
- For devices with a code
- For apps or services prompting for Microsoft Account Sign-In
For devices with a code
- On your PC, tablet, or smartphone, open a browser and visit Microsoft.com/Link.
- Enter your Microsoft account credentials, and complete any verification steps if required (e.g., two-factor authentication).
- On your device (e.g., Xbox or TV), you’ll see a code displayed on the screen. Enter this code in the provided field on the website.
- Once the code is validated, your device will be linked to your Microsoft account automatically.
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For apps or services prompting for Microsoft Account Sign-In
- Open the app or service requiring sign-in.
- Follow the prompts until it asks you to go to Microsoft.com/Link.
- Use the steps above to complete the linking process.
This method is secure, user-friendly, and avoids manually entering sensitive information on shared or public devices.
Can I unlink a device after linking it with my Microsoft account?
You can do that by signing into your Microsoft account device management page. Once signed in, locate the device you wish to remove, and select the Manage or Unlink option (the exact name may vary depending on the device).
What should I do if the code displayed on my device expires before I link it?
If the code expires before you complete the linking process, don’t worry—you can generate a new code easily. Go back to the same section on your device where the original code was displayed (e.g., the account sign-in or authentication screen), and a fresh code will be generated automatically. Use this new code at Microsoft.com/Link to repeat the linking process.