Microsoft is a multinational technology corporation. This is an American company which was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 4 April 1975. One of the most famous software of Microsoft is the Windows operating system. Besides these, they have many hardware products like the Xbox which is used for gaming, and the Microsoft Surface a series of touch PCs.
What is microsoft.com/link?
Microsoft.com /link is the official linking page of the Microsoft. Microsoft.com/link is specially designed and used for linking different software, accounts, or devices with your official Microsoft account. Microsoft takes the security steps very seriously that’s why they are using the multifactor authentication called MAF. But when the MAF does not work you can access your account by using a code generated by your device or app.
Here are some guidelines to keep in mind regarding microsoft.com/link
- You should not link the multiple Microsoft accounts together.
- By linking your Xbox to your Microsoft accounts you will be able to see your game progress and account history.
- You will be able to access the other tools by linking like OneDrive and Office 365 etc.
- You can unlink your Xbox account from your Microsoft account.
How to connect a device or app to your Microsoft account
In order to connect your Microsoft account with a device or app. You just need to go to the official link page of Microsoft microsoft.com/link and enter the code that you got on your app or device. After entering the code you have to enter your email address and password to confirm your identity After linking your account you can use Microsoft’s more features.
Here you can check this example of connecting Xbox to your Microsoft account
How to link your Microsoft to Xbox Console
1. Turn on your Xbox console
2. Now click on the Settings button.
3. Now click on your profile button.
4. Now click on Use another device.
5. Now you will direct a new page with the microsoft.com/link and a code.
6. Now visit the official link provided by the Xbox which is the https//microsoft.com/link.
7. After visiting the link you will be directed to an official page.
8. Now copy the and past the code that you got on the Xbox console and click on Next.
9. After clicking on the Next you will be asked for the Email, Phone or Skype Enter these and click on the Next.
10. Now after that you will be asked for your Password of your account. Enter the password and click on the sign in button.
11. After Signing in you will be signed in to the Xbox and now you can close the window safely.
This was the method of linking Xbox to your official Microsoft button. By this method, you can link any software or device to your Microsoft account.