Not sure how to register or create a Microsoft account for free ? Next we will give you an easy definitive guide on how you can do it and some curiosities about this great company.
Why we must have a Microsoft account
A Microsoft account includes personal data, credentials, payment data, connected devices, information about likes, preferences and activities. With it, you can have personalized experiences when browsing consistent with the products you consume and your devices.
In addition, you can store data, files and information in a virtual cloud so that you have access to them from any device, no matter where you are.
You should know that there are three types of Microsoft accounts that you can access, and they are:
- Personal account. It is linked to your email.
- Professional or educational account. If you have an organization or company, where all your information will be linked to an email from your company. It is managed by Azure Active Directory (AAD).
- Third party account . When a service provider creates your account with their domain. All the data you add here will be shared with him and he can access or delete it.
If your computer has the Windows 10 operating system, it will be simple and beneficial to link your Windows 10 license to your Microsoft Outlook account.
How to create a Microsoft account for free in a few steps
Creating a free Microsoft account is very simple, we are going to explain it to you step by step so that you can achieve it without any inconvenience.
To get started, go to the Microsoft website from your mobile device or computer. On the main screen now, you have to click on the icon of a person in the upper right corner of the screen.
This will take you to a new interface where you will have the option to log in or create a new account. To do this, click on Do n’t have an account? Create one.
Next, you must choose the method that you will use to log in. You can choose between a cell phone number or an email address.
In the event that you choose email , you must enter a username that is available. If you enter a name that is busy, you can choose between the options that Microsoft offers you and that are available.
Then you must choose the type of email you want to use. For this you can choose between:
- Outlook.es
- Outlook.com
- Hotmail.com
Or on the contrary, if you decide to use a cell phone number , write it down with its respective area code and the country to which you belong. If the phone number you entered no longer belongs to you or you have another problem with it, you can change the phone number of your Microsoft account.
Remember that your line must be active in order to verify it by means of an SMS that will be sent to validate your account.
Once you have completed all the fields, click on Next to continue.
Next, you must create a password. It must contain at least 8 (eight) characters and contain at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, one number and one symbol.
You should use a password that you can remember but that is not easily guessed by other users. A good option would be to leave it written down somewhere, or click on Remember password or Keep logged in if it is a device for personal use.
Click on Next and in the new interface you must complete the fields with your name and surname. Click Next one more time.
On the next screen you must fill in the fields with the Country or region to which you belong and your date of birth. Complete the reCAPTCHA and click Next to continue.
As a last tip, we can tell you that the most convenient thing is to register first with an email and to enter a phone number later. This way you can easily recover your account when you have forgotten the password.
Finally, click on Create account . By doing so you will be accepting all the terms, conditions and privacy policies of Microsoft. Done, you already have a Microsoft account completely free !
