Most Windows users in the form of fixed and mobile systems, apparently, have heard of such a concept as Windows Live ID. Next, we will consider what it is and how to create a Windows Live ID using two main methods that do not present any particular difficulties when using a stationary computer terminal or laptop, or when registering from a mobile gadget.
What is a Windows Live ID and why is it needed?
It’s worth starting with a description of what Windows Live ID is. Probably, the interpretation of this term by most users does not cause special questions. Actually, an ID is a user identifier, the designation of which is accepted as a standard throughout the computer world.
For Windows systems, it can be called an account, which is activated after confirmation of registration and allows you to access many online services like Messenger, Zune, Xbox LIVE, MSN, Hotmail, OneDrive, etc., as well as use a special service, if the Windows smartphone is lost.
But this applies only to ordinary users who need only such services or entertainment. But bloggers or webmasters need to have such registration without fail. Without it, it will not be possible to confirm your identity in the Bing and Yahoo systems. In addition, Bing will not be able to access the main panel of the webmaster.
As a small recommendation, you can advise the owners of English-language sites that you are trying to promote on the Internet, use the tracking of the location of your resource using the Bing system, since it owns 14 percent of the entire global search market (which is twice as much as, for example, Mail. Ru).
In principle, you can create a Windows Live ID on Nokia Lumia or another mobile device with Windows on board, or you can use a desktop computer or laptop with a similar system, and it does not matter which generation it is. In both cases, the main condition is the availability of Internet access. And first, let's look at how to create a Windows Live ID on stationary systems. It takes a minimum of time. Looking ahead, it can be noted that it is determined by the speed of receiving a request from Microsoft and your response. But more on that later.
How to create a Windows Live ID: Step One
So, the first thing to do is launch any web browser and go to the registration page, which is located on the singnup.live.com resource.
On the account creation page, you need to fill out a short questionnaire, indicating your real personal data, an e-mail address and a mobile phone number (it is needed so that if you lose your access password, you can restore it). In principle, this is somewhat similar to registering a Microsoft account (the procedure is almost the same).
Note: if, according to the date of birth, your age is less than eighteen, you will not be able to use some services. In particular, this concerns the impossibility of downloading content from the Microsoft Store.
Immediately you need to come up with a password and confirm it. By the way, the system is built in such a way that it does not accept primitive combinations like 12345678. After that, you need to enter in the special field what is shown in the captcha (verification image), be sure to check the line of the service agreement with the confidentiality conditions (without this registration is impossible). Optionally, you can select the check box on the line for receiving notifications of commercial offers or participation in surveys (in most cases this is not necessary).
Second step
Now another important point. Creating a Windows Live ID account without verifying your email address is not possible. After filling in the form correctly, you will be redirected to the appropriate page.
Here you just need to click on the send message button, which will contain a confirmation link.
Step three
Finally, the question of how to create a Windows Live ID is little to do. You need to enter your email inbox indicated in the registration form and find the corresponding letter.
After opening it, simply click on the specified link, after which you will be redirected to the confirmation page, or use the second link to cancel the registration process.
If you did everything correctly, a confirmation message appears on the screen, after which you can use all available services to the fullest.
How to create a Windows Live ID on your phone?
Finally, a few words about conducting similar operations on mobile devices running Windows.
How to create a Windows Live ID on Nokia or any other supported device? Absolutely simple. Firstly, immediately after the first inclusion of the smartphone, the system itself will offer to either log in with the existing registration or create a new account. Choose the second one and simply follow the instructions of a kind of “Master”. The process practically does not differ from what was described for stationary OS.
Brief Summary
As you can see, the problem of how to create a Windows Live ID is not a problem in any of the proposed options. The main thing here is to correctly fill out the questionnaire and confirm the e-mail. Nothing more. From which device to create registration, choose for yourself. Both the first and second solutions are as simple as possible. But, if you purchased a used smartphone, I think it will be easier to use a computer or laptop, so as not to look for the necessary sections and items in the device settings. When you try to log in, the services will still require a username (email address) and password. And so you can enter the existing data and agree to the system remembering the entered information.