How to Recover Xbox Account Without a Microsoft Email Address

Fill the account recovery form or contact Xbox support to recover Xbox account without a Microsoft email address. As with other account recovery processes, you will need to provide account identity verification to the Support Team to prove account ownership. This guide covers brief tutorials for how to recover your Xbox account without a Microsoft email address and wraps up with the frequently asked questions. 

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Can You Recover a Microsoft Account With a Username?

Yes, you can recover a Microsoft account with a username and some verification information. If you just have the username, then account recovery is difficult. Only the username will lead you to Microsoft’s recovery form. You’ll need to provide the proof of account ownership.

Here are two scenarios and how you can recover your Microsoft account for Xbox:

1. You Have the Username and Some Verification Info

This is the most common recovery scenario for recovering your Microsoft account: 

• Go to account.live.com/acsr.
• Enter the username you remember (ensure that it’s accurate).
• Provide the required verification details. This might include your alternate email, phone number, security ques,tions and 2FA. 

2. You Just Have the Username

You will need to fill out the Microsoft account recovery form if you just have the username and no other verification information. Fill out as many details as possible about the account. The Support team will review it and get back to you. The process is time-consuming, but we recommend keeping an eye out for any updates from the Microsoft team. 

How to Recover a Microsoft/Xbox Account With a Username?

We recommend collecting all the necessary information before you start the recovery process. This includes your Xbox profile, games, achievements, subscriptions, phone number, and email.

1. Go to account.live.com/acsr in any browser.
2. Type the phone number you used to sign in to Xbox. 
3. Microsoft will ask for extra proof that you own the account. Have as much of the following ready as possible:

Previous password

Backup email or phone number listed on the account

Details from the recent Xbox/Microsoft purchases 

Your Xbox Gamertag 

Information about emails sent or received if your username is an Outlook/Hotmail address

1. The more accurate the details are, the faster the account recovery process.
2. You might have a recovery code saved if you previously set up two-factor authentication. Enter it if prompted. 
3. Once verified, create a new password and review security settings. 
4. Sign in to your Xbox.

How to Recover Deleted Xbox Profile [year]

Xbox account deletion is often a result of account compromises or the Microsoft account being closed. If that’s the case, here’s how to recover deleted Xbox profile [year]:

• Microsoft allows a 60-day grace period after account closure. If it’s not past 60 days yet, sign in again to your Microsoft/Xbox account. This will automatically reactivate the account. 
• After 60 days you cannot recover your account. All data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. 
• If you can sign in to your Microsoft account online, but your Xbox profile doesn’t show on the console. Here’s what to do:

1. Go to Xbox Settings > Account > Sign in > Security & Passkey.
2. Make sure you have signed in with the correct Microsoft account.
3. Contact Xbox Support if the profile still does not appear. 

Overall, you cannot recover an account with just a username. The username only starts the process. You must provide additional verification details. If you deleted your account, then act quickly within the 60-day period. After this, your account will be permanently deleted.

Is Your Microsoft Account and Gmail Account the Same Thing?

A Microsoft account and a Gmail account are not the same thing. They are separate accounts from two different companies, i.e., Microsoft and Google. Both are designed to offer different services. However, you can use a Gmail address to create a Microsoft account. Moreover, emails sent to your Gmail will not be sent to Outlook/Microsoft. 

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Wrapping Up: How to Avoid Forgetting Account Credentials

You can recover your Xbox account without an email address or password. However, the recovery process is lengthier and more challenging than normal. You can recover your account by filling out the Account Recovery form. Submit all proof of verification and wait for the Microsoft Support Team to get back to you. 

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