How to Convert Your Current Email to a Microsoft Account

Set up a Microsoft account, and all of your Microsoft services—from Office to Outlook to Skype—work together through a single sign-in. Whether you use Windows, iOS, or Android devices, or switch between all three, your account keeps everything you need on the device in hand.

All of these services work with a Microsoft Account

However, there are times where you want to use your current email (work or personal) associated with a Microsoft account. Here are the steps to convert your email address into a Microsoft Account

1. Go to https://login.live.com and click Create one
   
   
2. In the next page, make sure that the User name textbox is empty. Fill out the info requested and put your email into the User Name textbox.
   NOTE: Password DOES NOT NEED to be the same password you use for your actual email account.
   
   
3. After filling out the info and clicking Create Account, you will be receiving an email similar to the following to verify that the email address is yours.
   
4. Once you have verified your email address, your email has been converted successfully into a Microsoft Account.