How to create a new Microsoft account

A Microsoft account gives you access to Microsoft products and services like Outlook, Office, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Store, Windows, or MSN.

Here’s how to set one up:

1. Go to https://account.microsoft.com/account…

2. Select Create a Microsoft account

3. Enter the personal email address you want to use or create a new email address then select Next

4. Create a password and select Next

5. Enter the verification code sent to the email you used to create the account and select Next

6. Enter the CAPTCHA and select next