How to See All Devices Signed Into Your Microsoft Account
Here’s a simple security audit you can and should do periodically: Check all devices that are currently signed in to your Microsoft account. If you’ve been switching between a lot of computers since you first signed up for your account, it may be active in more places than you think.
Not only will this alert you to unwanted visitors who may have accessed your account through nefarious means, but it will also flag older devices that you no longer use but you’re still logged in to – regardless of whether it’s an Xbox or not. sold on eBay or the laptop you gave to your nephew.
Whatever the scenario, to keep your Microsoft account locked down and as secure as possible, you should only connect it to devices that you use regularly. If there are devices on the list that you don’t recognize or no longer use, you can remove them remotely in a couple of clicks.
It’s worth doing this for all your other digital accounts – see these Lifehacker posts on how to do this for your Apple , Google and Netflix accounts, for example.
How to See All Devices Using Your Microsoft Account
To see all the devices using your Microsoft account, you’ll need to do this online through your Microsoft account page (there’s currently no way to do this from inside Windows). The landing page displays all the information associated with your Microsoft profile, including your name and the part of the world you’re in, as well as any subscriptions you’re currently subscribed to (such as Microsoft 365).
To see all the places where your Microsoft account is active, click Devices . The main hardware you’ll see listed are Windows computers and tablets, as well as any Xbox consoles you’re signed in to. Further down the page, you’ll see a link where you can check which Android and iOS devices your Microsoft account is connected to.
Select any device in the list to view additional information about it. The information you provide may vary, but may include device specifications, the date you signed up for your Microsoft account, and any applicable warranty information. On some devices, you’ll be able to find their location on a map by clicking Find My Device .
Remove unauthorized devices from your Microsoft account
You can use the information provided to detect suspicious activity – for example, you can see when the device was last accessed. Click “Remove this device” to disconnect the device from your Microsoft account, but be careful: you can always sign in again if you unplug a piece of hardware you still need.
While you’re here, it’s worth opening the Security tab and checking how you sign in to your Microsoft account. Click the Manage Sign In link to set up additional security precautions, such as two-step verification or password-less account access, that make it difficult for anyone other than you to sign in to your Microsoft account.