This article will give you an overview of registering for a Community account.
You can use the Community without an account, but to make a post or kudo, you need to have an account.
To create your Community account, you can use:
- your organizational/AAD account
- your Microsoft Account, i.e., Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, Live.com, Gmail.com, etc.
How to log in using an Organizational/AAD account:
Step One: Select Sign In in the top right hand corner.
Step Two: Enter your organizational email account, then select Next. On the next screen enter the password to your organizational account that you are using to register for the Community.
Step Three: You will then be directed to the following screen, where you will choose your username for the Community and your time zone. Your username is tied to your community activity and reputation. You will also need to read and accept the Terms of Service, Privacy Statement, and Community Conduct.
Step Four: Once you click Submit, log into your Community account, using the username you chose in step three and your organizational account password. This step associates your organizational account with your Community credentials.
How to login using a Microsoft account:
Step One: Select Register in the top right hand corner.
Step Two: Enter your Microsoft email account and select Next. Then enter the password for the Microsoft account that you are using to register for the Community.
Step Three: You will then be directed to the following screen, where you will choose your username for the Community and your time zone. Your username is tied to your community activity and reputation. You will also need to read and accept the Terms of Service, Privacy Statement, and Community Conduct.
Step Four: Once you click Submit, log into your Community account, using the username you chose in step three and your account password.
If you have questions about registering for a Community account, please visit the community account support article.
Privacy Notice
Please note that when you register your Community credentials under an organizational account, you will be offered a streamlined personal data management experience through your organization. Actions initiated to export personal data, delete personal data or account closure now need to be initiated directly with the administrator of your organization. After the transition is complete, your ability to access or delete your personal data will be administered by the organization that owns your domain. Although Microsoft continues to be ultimately in control of your personal data, you need to contact your organizational administrator to manage it. Organizational administrators can put in an export or access request to their Admin portal and a link will be available to them to download your personal data in less than 30 days.
