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DonaldDDAY1833
Jul 13, 2023Copper Contributor
Combine Accounts
First time post, please be kind. I have a hotmail account from the 90's that I have used for years, but want to make this account my primary account. Is it possible to have the old hotmail ...
H2O
Jul 13, 2023Iron Contributor
I have read the your post, and it is correct that you cannot combine accounts. However, you can merge them. Merging Outlook accounts means that you will combine the data from two or more accounts into one account. This includes your emails, contacts, and calendars.
To merge Outlook accounts, you will need to use the Merge Accounts feature in Outlook. This feature is only available in Outlook for Windows.
Here are the steps on how to merge Outlook accounts:
- Open Outlook.
- Click on the File tab.
- Click on Account Settings.
- Click on the Email tab.
- Click on the Merge Accounts button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to merge your accounts.
Once you have merged your accounts, you will be able to access all of your data from one account. You will also be able to send and receive emails from both accounts using the same address.
Here are some things to keep in mind when merging Outlook accounts:
- You can only merge accounts that are of the same type. For example, you cannot merge an Exchange account with a POP3 account.
- You cannot merge accounts that are already using the same email address.
- If you have any folders that are shared between the accounts that you are merging, these folders will be merged as well.
I hope this helps
DonaldDDAY1833
Jul 13, 2023Copper Contributor
Thank you!
Would this cause any issues with my Xbox account? I am not a big email user, but I am an avid gamer, and my main concern is not losing my Xbox account that is tied to my hotmail account.
Thank you again!
Would this cause any issues with my Xbox account? I am not a big email user, but I am an avid gamer, and my main concern is not losing my Xbox account that is tied to my hotmail account.
Thank you again!