Microsoft 365 doesn't accept my personal email address to sign in

nancy 25 Reputation points
2025-09-29T00:33:05.0566667+00:00

When I try to create my new Microsoft 365 Family account, it won't accept my personal email. When I type in my personal email account it says: "You can't sign up with a work or school email. Use your personal email instead." But I am using my personal email.

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EmilyS726 264.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-09-29T01:05:03.0366667+00:00

Hello

What is the email domain you use? Please do not share your entire email address since this platform is public. Instead, share the part after the @ sign. For example, is it hotmail.com, outlook.com, or gmail.com?

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