How to Create a Windows Live ID
If you are tired of having to remember all the different usernames and passwords for the accounts that you have on the Internet, there is some good news. As the Internet continues to grow, many websites are starting to use an "Open ID" feature which allows you to sign up for a unique identification number that identifies you across the Internet. By setting up a Windows Live ID, you will be able to reduce the amount of identity accounts that you have to create online.
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Establish an email account with an email provider of your choice. Some popular free email providers are Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo! and AOL (see Resources). Windows Live ID also allows you to set up a limited account if you choose not to use an email address.
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Visit the Windows Live ID website (see Resources).
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Click on the option to "Sign Up" for a new Windows Live ID. If you will not be using an email address to sign up, then click on the option to sign up for a "Limited Account."
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Enter the email address and password that you would like to use for your Windows Live ID. Select the "Secret Question" and "Answer" that you would like to use in case you forget your password. Click "Continue."
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Read, accept and sign the Windows Live ID terms of agreement. Click "Continue."
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Visit the Windows Live ID website to sign into your new account using the email address and password you selected during the sign-up process. You will be able to use your Windows Live ID to log into any website that displays the "Microsoft Passport" or "Windows Live ID" logo.
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