Windows 10: If you close one microsoft account can you merge them?

I want to use my main email account for everything so I deleted one of them, is it possible to add it as an alias after the 30 day closing window then make it the primary alias?

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Merge two Microsoft Accounts

Hi,

I have two Microsoft accounts which I would like to merge. Can you advise the steps I need to take?

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Steps on deleting/merging 2 Microsoft accounts

Hi,

I realize that Microsoft does not allow merging 2 accounts, so I am trying to update my "master account" (one I want to keep) with the email tied to a dummy account I want to delete.

Issue:

• *** Email address is removed for privacy *** is the "master account" with the devices and everything linked to it.
• *** Email address is removed for privacy *** is the dummy account - which has no devices or anything linked to it (created a separate account on accident)
• I want to update the "master account" to *** Email address is removed for privacy ***, then *** Email address is removed for privacy *** can be an alias or deleted
• When I try adding *** Email address is removed for privacy *** to the profile of *** Email address is removed for privacy ***, there is an error saying that the email address is already being used so it cant be used.

Questions:

• If I close the *** Email address is removed for privacy *** account using this help article:
  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12412/microsoft-account-how-to-close-account
  • Can I instantly then go add it to the *** Email address is removed for privacy *** profile? If not, how long is the waiting period?
  • Is there a better way to accomplish what I listed above?

Thank you for your assistance! Sorry if this is posted to the wrong area, there is not a category for Microsoft Accounts

Aaron

 

How to merge or delete Microsoft accounts

Hello! I understand that you want to merge or delete your Microsoft accounts. Unfortunately, it is not possible to merge Microsoft accounts. However, you can delete the accounts that you no longer need. Before you delete an account, make sure to back up any important files or data associated with that account.



To delete a Microsoft account, please follow these steps:



1. Go to the Microsoft account website and sign in with the account you want to delete.

2. Click on "Your Info" .

3. Under "Account Info" click on "Close Account"

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your identity and permanently delete your account.



Please note that deleting your Microsoft account will also delete any associated data, such as emails, files, and settings. Therefore, it is important to back up any important data before deleting the account.