How do I change my Microsoft Administrator email?

Answered by Willie Powers

To change your Microsoft administrator email, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows Key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
2. Type “manage your account” in the search bar and hit Enter.
3. This will open the “Your info” page in the Settings app.
4. Under the “Your account” section, click on the “Family & other users” option.
5. On the right side of the page, you will see a list of user accounts on your PC. Locate the account for which you want to change the email and click on it.
6. Click on the “Change account type” button below the account’s name.

At this point, you may be prompted to enter your password or provide administrator approval. If so, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

7. A dialog box will appear with the account details. Under the “Account type” section, click on the dropdown menu and select “Administrator”.
8. Click on the “OK” button to save the changes.

That’s it! You have successfully changed the account type for the selected user to an administrator. Now, let’s proceed to change the email associated with the administrator account.

9. Go back to the “Your info” page in the Settings app by following steps 1 and 2.
10. Under the “Your account” section, click on the “Manage my Microsoft account” link. This will open a web browser and take you to the Microsoft account management page.
11. Sign in with your current administrator email and password.
12. Once you’re signed in, click on the “Your info” tab on the left side of the page.
13. Under the “Account aliases” section, you will see your current email address listed. Click on the “Manage” button next to it.
14. On the next page, click on the “Add email” button.
15. Enter the new email address that you want to use as the administrator email and click on the “Add” button.
16. You will be asked to verify the new email address. Follow the instructions sent to the new email to complete the verification process.
17. After verifying the new email address, go back to the “Your info” tab and click on the “Make primary” button next to the new email address.
18. Confirm your choice and your new email address will become the primary email associated with your Microsoft administrator account.

It’s important to note that changing the email associated with your Microsoft administrator account may have implications for other services and devices that use this account. Make sure to update your email address in any other systems or devices that rely on this account for access.

I hope this detailed guide helps you change your Microsoft administrator email successfully. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask.