How to Remove Microsoft Account from Xbox App – Full Tutorial

How to Remove Microsoft Account from Xbox App – Full Tutorial

Removing a Microsoft account from the Xbox app on your Windows PC is more about managing your Windows account settings than a simple in-app logout. This deeper dive explains why and how to effectively remove an associated account.

The Xbox app on Windows integrates deeply with the Microsoft account you use to sign into your Windows operating system. Unlike mobile apps where you often find a direct "Sign Out" option for specific accounts, the Windows Xbox app often reflects the Microsoft account that is currently signed into your PC's user profile. Therefore, to truly "remove" an account from the Xbox app's active use on your PC, you typically need to manage your Windows user accounts.

**Methods for Removing an Account from the Windows Xbox App:**

1. **Sign Out within the Xbox App (If available for a quick switch):**
The Xbox app on Windows 10 and 11 does provide a "Sign Out" option. This is the simplest way to stop using a particular account within the app itself, allowing you to sign in with a different one.
* Open the Xbox app.
* Click on your profile icon (usually in the top-right corner).
* Select "Sign Out" from the dropdown menu.
This will sign out the current Microsoft account from the app, bringing you back to the sign-in screen where you can choose to sign in with another account. However, this doesn't "remove" the account from your Windows system's memory of accounts.

2. **Remove the Account from Windows Settings (for deeper removal):**
If you want to ensure the account is no longer associated with your Windows user profile at all, which is often necessary if you're giving away or selling your PC, you'll need to remove it from Windows settings.
* Go to "Settings" on your Windows PC (Start button then gear icon).
* Navigate to "Accounts."
* Select "Email & accounts" or "Access work or school."
* Here, you will see the Microsoft accounts linked to your Windows user profile. Click on the specific Microsoft account you wish to remove.
* An option to "Remove" will appear. Click it and confirm.
* **Important Note:** If the Microsoft account you want to remove is your primary Windows login account, you might need to first switch your Windows user profile to a "Local Account." You'll find an option like "Sign in with a local account instead" under "Your info" or "Email & accounts." Follow the steps to set up a local account, then you can remove the Microsoft account.

3. **Delete the Windows User Profile (if the account is tied to a separate user):**
If the Microsoft account in question is primarily used by a separate user profile on your PC, and you no longer need that profile, deleting the entire user profile will remove all associated data, including the Microsoft account and its connection to the Xbox app for that profile.
* Go to "Settings" - "Accounts" - "Family & other users."
* Select the user account you want to remove.
* Click "Remove account and data."

After performing any of these steps, especially method 2 or 3, it's a good idea to restart your PC to ensure all changes are fully applied. When you next open the Xbox app, it will reflect the changes you've made to your Windows account settings.

Remember, simply signing out within the app is generally sufficient for switching users. Removing the account from Windows settings is for a more permanent dissociation.

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