After logging in, you'll need to decide whether you want to register a new Microsoft account (OPTION 1) or an existing email address (OPTION 2)
OPTION 1: Create a new Microsoft email
Choose your new email address
Enter the username you want to register with the email domain of your choice (for example, @outlook.com or @hotmail.com)
In the following example, we entered the email address prova.cima@outlook.com
If the email address is available, we'll see a screen like this
Then click Next to proceed to Step 2
2. Set a strong password
Create a strong password with at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters
3. Enter personal information: provide the requested information:
Country or region
Date of birth
4. Enter personal information: Click Next and provide the requested information:
Name
Surname
5. Verify your identity
Complete the CAPTCHA verification to confirm you are not a robot
Microsoft may also occasionally ask for an alternate phone number or email address for security purposes
6. Complete the registration
Complete the CAPTCHA verification
Your new Microsoft account is now ready, providing access to all Microsoft online services
OPTION 2: Register an existing email account (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo) with Microsoft
You may already have an email address from another provider, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or others. Microsoft allows you to use your existing email address to create a Microsoft account. Here's how to link your existing email address to Microsoft services:
Navigate to the Microsoft sign-up page - Visit https://signup.live.com using your preferred web browser.
Enter your existing email address - Enter your current email address (e.g., yourname@gmail.com) in the field provided. Click "Next" to proceed
3. Verify your email address:
Microsoft will send a verification code to your current email address
Go to your inbox, retrieve the verification code, and enter it on the Microsoft registration page
4. Enter personal information - Provide the requested information:
Country or region
Date of birth
5. Enter personal information: Click Next and provide the requested information:
Name
Surname
6. Verify your identity
Complete the CAPTCHA verification to confirm you are not a robot
Microsoft may also occasionally ask for an alternate phone number or email address for security purposes
7. Complete Registration
After verification, your current email address will serve as your Microsoft account login.
You now have access to Microsoft services like Outlook Web, Teams, OneDrive, and Office Online using your original email address.