The page begins by explaining that if all you want is an email address, you can simply add an alias to or rename your existing account.Īssuming that you want a completely new account unrelated to any account you may already have, simply fill out the form to begin the process of setting that up. That will take you to the start of the Microsoft Account setup process: That brings you back to the login screen for :ĭon’t sign in! Instead, click the “ Sign up now” link near the bottom.

When logged in to, near the upper right, you should see your screen name:Ĭlick on your name (or your photo) and you’ll be presented with a menu of options:Ĭlick Sign out, and you’ll be taken to a page that confirms you’ve been signed out:Ĭlick Sign in. That means you’ll never see the options to create a new account. That means you may never (or rarely) see the login screen after your first login. The thing that often confuses people is that they have some form of “remember me” turned on. Become a Patron of Ask Leo! and go ad-free! Step 1: Sign out

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