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I need to get off my ex husbands account and start a new account

Margaret Lewis 0 Reputation points
2026-02-09T19:53:34.9266667+00:00

I got divorced and I need to get off of my ex husbands account and transfer all my information to my own account. How do I do this?

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  1. EmilyS726 213.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-09T20:26:52.2366667+00:00

    Hello

    Do you mind telling in what way you are using your ex husband's account?

    Do you share the same Microsoft account for everytihng, such as emails, OneDrive storage, and Windows log in?

    Or you have your own Microsoft account, but your account is in his family group and you are sharing his Microsoft 365 family plan?

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  2. Bulldog 470 Reputation points
    2026-02-09T20:10:01.8833333+00:00

    1- Sign in to the account and download all your files to your own computer.

    2- Create your own account.

    3- Upload your files from your computer to your new account.

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  3. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-09T19:54:41.09+00:00
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    To transfer your information from your ex-husband's Microsoft 365 account to your own account, you will need to follow these general steps:

    1. Create a New Microsoft 365 Account: Sign up for a new Microsoft 365 account using your own email address.
    2. Transfer Data: You will need to manually transfer your data from your ex-husband's account to your new account. This includes:
      • Email: You can move your email, contacts, tasks, and calendar information by accessing your old account and exporting the data.
      • OneDrive: Copy or sync your OneDrive content to your computer and then upload it to your new account.
      • OneNote: Back up your OneNote notes and restore them in your new account.
    3. Cancel the Old Account: Once you have successfully transferred all your data and confirmed that everything is working in your new account, you can cancel the old account. You may need to contact Microsoft Support for assistance with this step.

    Keep in mind that transferring data can be a manual and time-consuming process, so it's important to plan accordingly.


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