How to Create a Microsoft Account

Creating a Microsoft account for Windows phones is very important so you can use any Microsoft services such as downloading apps, musics or games in the app store, get free Skydrive storage and more. If you just bought your phone or you are having issues with downloading apps because it's asking you to sign in to your microsoft account, fixing the issue is very easy. Just follow the steps below on how to set up a Microsoft Account:

1. First and foremost, please ensure that you do have internet connection either thru WiFi or data plan.

2. If you just bought or activated your windows phone, you will need to set it up first by just simply following the instructions displayed on the screen.

3. Create your Microsoft account by entering the necessary details. Enter desired username (I recommend using live.com) and verify that it is still available. If yes, then proceed on entering your password. Enter an alternative email address if you have then your date of birth. Make sure that for your birthday, your age will be 18 and above for it might caused the app store to ask you for a family account if you'll download an app in the future.

4. If however you skip signing up a Microsoft account upon device set up. There is still another way to create one. Navigate your phone screen and look for Settings.

5. Tap email+accounts and choose add account.

6. Select Microsoft account and just follow step no. 3

Steps are pretty easy! If you are having any other issues just check other tips that we have here or just leave a comment below. Good luck!