how to change my email name in msn.com

Question

I would like to change my email name in my msn.com email account. How do I do it and retain all my old emails? Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

The best course of action is to add a new email alias to your existing Microsoft account instead of deleting your current address or creating a brand-new account.

By adding an alias, you can:

• Create a new email name
• Keep all your old emails, contacts, and data
• Use both addresses on the same account
• Choose which one is your primary address
• This way, you don’t lose anything and don’t have to start over.

You can do this by signing in to your Microsoft account, going to Your info, then Manage how you sign in to Microsoft, and selecting Add email alias: https://account.live.com/names/manage

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Important reminder:

Please be very careful not to delete your existing @msn.com address unless you are 100% sure you no longer need it. Once an @msn.com address has been deleted, it cannot be recovered, added again, or recreated.

Microsoft clearly states this in their support article under the “Remove an email address” > “Important” note:

https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-or-remove-an-email-alias-in-outlook-com-459b1989-356d-40fa-a689-8f285b13f1f2

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I really hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

Regards,

John J.D.

Answer 2

It appears that to change my email name, I would have to establish a new email account in msn.com. Is that correct?

Answer 3

To change your email name in your MSN.com account, you will need to update your display name in your Microsoft account settings. However, it's important to note that changing your display name does not affect your email address itself. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account at the Microsoft account website.
2. Go to your profile settings.
3. Look for the option to edit your display name.
4. Update your display name and save the changes.

This process will retain all your old emails as it only changes the name associated with your account, not the email address itself.

If you need to change your actual email address (the part before @msn.com), you may need to create a new alias or follow specific steps, which could potentially affect your old emails. Be sure to check the Microsoft support documentation for more details on managing aliases and email addresses.

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References:

• Change a user's email address
• Managing your Microsoft Learn profile settings