#1013 – How Do I Change the Email Address of My Microsoft Account?

I Was Wrong

I used to think one email address meant one Microsoft Account, and that a different email address implied a different Microsoft Account.

As it turns out, Microsoft allows you to add multiple email addresses to your single Microsoft Account. Which implies after doing so you can remove an old one. Meaning you can change the email address of your Microsoft Account.

I like it. I hope other services follow suit. (Look'n at you, Google.)

How Do I Change the Email Address of My Microsoft Account? has the details and a few things to watch out for.

Also this week

• Facebook Marketplace Scams
• Reformat/Reinstall Windows 11
• Spamming the spammers

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TEH Podcast

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How Do I Change the Email Address of My Microsoft Account?
I was wrong. You can.

You can associate multiple email addresses with your Microsoft account. Who knew?
Read: How Do I Change the Email Address of My Microsoft Account?

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Facebook Marketplace Scams: 3 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore These are major red flags.
Facebook Marketplace scams are on the rise. Here are three red flags that should tell you something's not right. Read: Facebook Marketplace Scams: 3 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

How Do I Reformat and Reinstall Windows 11? When you need to completely start over.
To reformat and reinstall is considered the "nuclear option" when it comes to dealing with Windows problems (or just cleaning up). Read: How Do I Reformat and Reinstall Windows 11?

Can't We Just Spam the Spammers to Death? Oh so tempting... but ultimately ineffective or worse.
Unfortunately, that turns you into, yes... a spammer! There are many, many problems with this idea. I'll explain a few. Read: Can't We Just Spam the Spammers to Death?

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Can't We Just Spam the Spammers to Death? Unfortunately, that turns you into, yes... a spammer! There are many, many problems with this idea. I'll explain a few. Watch: Can't We Just Spam the Spammers to Death?

How Do I Reformat and Reinstall Windows 11? To reformat and reinstall Windows 11 is considered the "nuclear option" when it comes to dealing with Windows problems (or just cleaning up). Watch: How Do I Reformat and Reinstall Windows 11?

Facebook Marketplace Scams: 3 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore Facebook Marketplace scams are on the rise. Here are three red flags that should tell you something's not right. Watch: Facebook Marketplace Scams: 3 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

How Do I Change The Email Address of My Microsoft Account? You can have multiple email addresses associated with your Microsoft account. Who knew? Watch: How Do I Change The Email Address of My Microsoft Account?

Has a Hacker Really Hacked My Email An email claims your email account has been hacked, possibly even including a password you've used. Don't be fooled; it's a scam. Watch: Has a Hacker Really Hacked My Email

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