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a new one – just sign in with the username and password for that account. If you don't have
a Microsoft account yet, you can create one with your phone.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email
+accounts > add an account.
2. Tap Microsoft account.
3. Create your Microsoft account.
Make sure you remember the credentials for the Microsoft account you added to your phone.
4. Fill in your account details.
5. Type in your phone number or an alternative mail address. They are used to send you a
one-time verification code and to protect your data.
6. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.
7. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your mail address.
8. When you receive the code, type it in, and you are ready to back up your data and use your
phone.
You can also create or manage your account at www.live.com.
Add a Microsoft account to your phone
If you didn't sign in to your Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can add the account
to your phone later and get your data and settings easily on all your devices.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > email
+accounts > add an account.
2. Tap Microsoft account.
3. Sign in with your existing Microsoft account username and password.
4. Select how you want to get your one-time verification code.
5. When asked, type in the last 4 digits of your phone number or your mail address.
6. When you receive the code, type it in.
Your data and settings are synced to your phone.
Tip: If your previous phone was a Windows Phone and you have backed up your content
to your Microsoft account, restore the backup and get your stuff easily on your new
phone.
Set up My Family
Want to control what your kids can download with their phones? With My Family, you can
restrict your kids from downloading paid or age-rated content from Store or games store.
Xbox doesn't support child accounts in some countries or regions where Windows Phones are
available.
1. Go to https://www.windowsphone.com/family, and log in to your Microsoft account.
2. Add the account you want to My Family.
3. Change the settings for your kid's account.
For more My Family settings, go to https://familysafety.microsoft.com.
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