Adding a device to your Microsoft account provides all the benefits of syncing your devices like shared browsing history, passwords, bookmarks, and much more. Furthermore, you may also access features like finding the device’s location and remotely downloading applications.
you may simply add any device to your Microsoft account by signing in from the intended device, or registering your device from the official website. The methods are pretty similar for any Windows computer or Xbox console.
Sign in Through Xbox or PC
The moment you sign in with a Microsoft account on any Windows PC or Xbox console, the opted device will automatically get added to your account. If you used your Microsoft account to sign into your device, they should already be added.
If you do not, you may use your Microsoft account to create a new user account on your device.
Sign in From Microsoft Edge
When you sign into Microsoft Edge using a Microsoft account, it will ask you if you want to “Use this device everywhere.” Accepting the prompt will automatically add your device to your account.
you may also use a variety of other Microsoft applications like the Microsoft store to add the intended device to your account. As long as you sign in with your Microsoft account and accept theUse this account everywhereprompt, it should add that device to your account.
Register your Device From Microsoft Website
Lastly, you may also add devices to your Microsoft account by registering them from the official website. You will first need tofind the serial number of your deviceand register the device using it.
Step 1: Get Serial Number
If you are using a Windows laptop, you may usually find your serial number on the sticker on the back of your laptop. For desktops, they can also be found at the back of the PC case. In case you can’t find it, you can get your device’s serial number from Command Prompt.
If you want to get the serial number of an Xbox console, you may find it in the Console info inside Settings.
The serial number for Xbox can also be usually found in the back or the bottom of the console.
Step 2: Register Device
