how can I add my phone to my microsoft account

To add a phone to a Microsoft account and use it with Microsoft apps and services, follow these paths depending on the scenario.

1. Link an Android phone to a Windows PC (Phone Link / Link to Windows)

On the Android phone:

1. Install and open the Link to Windows app.
2. Choose one of the sign-in options:
   • Sign in with Microsoft account: when prompted, sign in with the Microsoft account that is used on the PC, or confirm the existing account and select Continue.
   • Scan the QR code: this is obtained from the PC (steps below).

On the Windows PC:

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type Phone Link, then open Phone Link.
2. Select Android as the device type.
3. If no phones are linked, a QR code is shown. On the phone, use the Link to Windows app to scan this QR code.
4. If a list of Android devices appears (already linked to the Microsoft account), select the device to pair.
5. On the phone, grant the requested permissions in Link to Windows.
6. After pairing, use Phone Link on the PC to access apps, texts, calls, photos, and more from the phone.
7. Link a phone during Windows PC setup

During initial PC setup:

1. When prompted to link a phone, continue with the Microsoft account used to set up the PC.
2. That Microsoft account is transferred to the phone during pairing.
3. After pairing, the phone can be accessed when using Microsoft products and services, and the Microsoft account credentials are used for seamless access.
4. If contact syncing is allowed, phone contacts can be used in other Microsoft apps and services.
5. Ensure the same Microsoft account is used on both devices

To confirm the phone is added under the correct Microsoft account:

On the PC:

1. In a browser, go to https://www.accounts.microsoft.com/devices/android-ios and sign in with the Microsoft account.
2. Check whether the Android device appears under the account information.

On the Android device:

1. If using Link to Windows:
   • Go to Settings > Accounts and review the Microsoft account email.
2. On select Samsung devices:
   • Go to Settings > Advanced features > Link to Windows, then review the email under Microsoft account.
3. On Surface Duo:
   • Go to Settings > Connected devices > Link to Windows > Account, then review the email under Account.
4. On OPPO devices:
   • Go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Link to Windows, then review the email under Account.
5. Sign in to Microsoft apps on the phone (Office, OneDrive, etc.)
6. Install the desired Microsoft apps (such as Microsoft 365/Office, OneDrive, or individual apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint) from the appropriate app store.
7. Open the app and sign in with the same Microsoft account used on the PC.
8. Once signed in, Office documents and other files saved to OneDrive can be accessed from both the PC and the phone.

References:

• Sync your Windows 10 phone and PC with your Microsoft account
• Phone Link requirements and setup
• Frequently asked questions about the Phone Link
• Using Surface with your Android phone