MicrosoftKonto

MicrosoftKonto, commonly referred to as a Microsoft account in English, is a consumer-oriented single sign-in service from Microsoft. It provides access to a broad set of Microsoft products and services with one identity, including Outlook.com, OneDrive, Office Online, Skype, Xbox Live, and Windows devices.

A MicrosoftKonto is created with an existing email address or by registering a new Microsoft email (for example, an Outlook.com address). The same account can be used to sign in to Windows and to Microsoft services on multiple devices, enabling features such as cross-device settings sync and access to the Microsoft Store.

Security features include two-factor authentication, security info management, and sign-in alerts. Users can recover access via configured recovery options and manage privacy and security settings at account.microsoft.com. Privacy controls allow users to manage data collection, personalized ads, and activity history.

Work or school accounts are separate: organizations use accounts based on Azure Active Directory, which are distinct from personal MicrosoftKonto used for consumer services.

History: The service originated from earlier credentials such as Passport and Windows Live ID and was rebranded as MicrosoftKonto (Microsoft account) in the early 2010s to unify sign-in across consumer Microsoft services.