Linking your Microsoft account not only allows you to have access to your game progress, achievements, and purchase history together across all the connected devices.

It will also enable you to use all the services provided by Microsoft like Onedrive and Office 365 with the same credentials.

Linking/Connecting your Xbox account with your Microsoft account provides a smooth and soothing experience across all devices, not only it will help you to access your game progress it will provide you with access to achievements and many more things

In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of linking your Xbox account using www.microsoft.com/link and address some most common FAQs.

Shortcut: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Turn on your “Xbox console”  and make sure that you have good internet connectivity.
2. Press the “X” button to open the guide.
3. Select Profile & System > Settings > Account > Linked social accounts (email or anything).
4. You will receive a “code” to link your existing Xbox account. 
5. Copy the code or write it down somewhere.
6. Now Visit www.microsoft.com /link on any device, eg. a computer or an Android/IOS smartphone.
7. Now it’s time to Sign in with Microsoft account credentials. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, create one by clicking here.
8. Now enter the code received to your Xbox console 
9. Finally, click “Link” to complete the process.