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How to change your Microsoft subscription payment method and options

If you have a Microsoft subscription with recurring billing, you can change how you pay at any time unless a payment is past due. You can also cancel or turn off recurring billing for a Microsoft subscription. Sign in to Services and subscriptions with your Microsoft account. If you have more than one Microsoft account, make sure you're signing in with the one that applies to the subscription you want to change. If you're updating your child's subscription, make sure you sign in with their account, not yours.   Microsoft Payment and Billing Find the subscription in the list, select  Manage , and then select  Change how you pay . If you don't see  Change how you pay , it could be because recurring billing isn't turned on. You won't be able to change how you pay if recurring billing is off, because the subscription has already been paid and will end when its duration expires. If you have a past-due balance, select  Pay now . You'...

What happens if I add another Microsoft 365 for home subscription to my account?

For home or personal use, you can choose from two  Microsoft 365 subscriptions : Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal. However, your  Microsoft account  — the email address and password you use to install Office — can have only one active Microsoft 365 subscription. If you add the  same  Microsoft 365 subscription to your Microsoft account, you’ll have the same subscription benefits (same number of Microsoft 365 devices you can sign in to and the same amount of Skype minutes and OneDrive storage) as before. You're extending  the amount of time  for that subscription,  not  increasing the number of Microsoft 365 devices you can sign in to or amount of online storage you get. You can extend the duration of a Microsoft 365 subscription for up to 5 years.   Upgrade to Microsoft Family For example, if you use a Microsoft 365 Personal product key to renew, and you currently have aMicrosoft 365 Family subscrip...

Everything you need to know about Microsoft accounts

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  This is not just another account. A Microsoft account (or MSA) gives you easy access to all things digital. It allows you to get things done, have more fun, and stay in touch. Look no further, a world of new possibilities will be unlocked and help you get the most from technology. What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account is a way to sign-in to services provided by Microsoft through one username (email) and password. Empowering your use of technology is a critical component of the account. Much like you have an email address or social media account, a Microsoft account works in a similar way.  Account Microsoft Billing You can communicate with others using Outlook.com and Skype, store pictures on OneDrive, and play games with friends on Xbox Live. You might be wondering; how do I sign up, how much information do I need to provide, and where can I use it? We’ll cover all of that in this article. Where do I sign in? If you don’t have an account, creating one i...

How to fix Microsoft Store payment issues

  To fix various PC problems, we recommend DriverFix: This software will keep your drivers up and running, thus keeping you safe from common computer errors and hardware failure. Check all your drivers now in 3 easy steps: Download DriverFix  (verified download file). Click  Start Scan  to find all problematic drivers. Click  Update Drivers  to get new versions and avoid system malfunctionings. Whatever app store you’re using, sooner or later, it’ll have some issues that you may not be able to resolve immediately, like users who have raised concerns over  Microsoft Store payment problems . As much as you may not know what to do when such an issue arises, there are general fixes you can use listed below to troubleshoot and resolve the matter, and get your payment process back up and running. If you’re experiencing Microsoft Store payment issues, try some of these solutions before contacting support.  account microsoft billing payments  Update ...

How to pay for your subscription

  You can use a credit or debit card, or bank account to pay for your subscription. In some cases, you can pay by invoice, using check or electronic funds transfer (EFT). If you have a billing profile, your options are slightly different. For more information, see  How to pay for your subscription with a billing profile . If you’re not sure if your account has a billing profile, see  Microsoft Payment and Billing Before you begin You must be a Global or Billing admin to do the steps described in this article. For more information, see About admin roles. The payment method that you choose during checkout is the payment method that we use for all future billing periods. You can change it at any time. Paying by credit or debit card, or bank account You can pay for your subscription with a credit or debit card, or a bank account. When you pay with one of these payment methods, we continue to charge that payment method until the subscription expires, or is canceled. You c...

Phishing scam emails ask users to renew their Microsoft Office 365 subscription

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  Phishing campaigns work by impersonating some well-known organization or brand, and that certainly includes a company like Microsoft. With products like Windows, Office, Outlook, and OneDrive prevalent among consumers and businesses, Microsoft is a tempting target for cybercriminals to spoof. Two recent phishing attacks analyzed by security provider Abnormal Security use a subscription renewal as the pitch to trap unsuspecting users. Abnormal Security described in a Friday blog post, two separate phishing campaigns, both of which impersonate actual notices from Microsoft. The goal is to steal sensitive information from the recipients by convincing them that they need to renew their Microsoft Office 365 subscription.   renew microsoft office 365 The first campaign Hosted on a domain called “office365family.com,” which is registered by website builder Wix, the first campaign sends out an email telling the user that Office 365 is now Microsoft 365 and that t...

Creating a new Microsoft Office 365 service account

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  When you create your new Microsoft Office 365 account, this account must have global administration permissions with a valid and assigned Microsoft Office 365 license. This is not the only service account used to manage SaaS Backup for Microsoft Office 365. The following image points out the different service account types with descriptions below.  Account Microsoft Service Service account descriptions 1. The account used to sign up for SaaS Backup; it requires global administration permissions with a valid Microsoft Office 365 license during signup. It can be used for backup and restore operations. 2.  A  zzzCCconfigacct  is automatically created as a service account to discover Office 365 Groups.  3. An additional service account can be added to enhance performance of backup and restore operations. Creating a new MS Office 365 service account with global administrator permissions During signup, create an account with global permissions and a valid Micro...

View your Microsoft Store order history

  To review purchases you've made with your Microsoft account, track orders, and view invoices, sign in to the  order history   page on your Microsoft account dashboard. You can see info for purchases like apps, games, and subscriptions such as Microsoft 365 and Xbox Live. Make sure you sign in with the account you used to make the purchase. To see past orders and past purchases, use the  Show  and  Ordered within  filters. To print an order or its tax invoice, select  Order details  >  Print  /  Tax Invoice . If you have a question about your orders, select  Order help . Need more help?  Here are some things you can try if something isn't right: Make sure you're signed in with the Microsoft account you used to make the purchase. If you have more than one Microsoft account, sign in to each one to check your order history. Account Microsoft Billing If you're using assistive technology, learn abou...