The Microsoft account, formerly known as Windows Live ID, is the credentials you will use to authenticate with our network. To create a Microsoft account, you must provide a user name and password, certain demographic information, and "account proofs", such as an alternative email address or phone number. Existing Microsoft account holders may need to provide "account proofs" to continue using their Microsoft account. You are responsible for keeping your account information and password confidential. You can use your Microsoft account to gain access to other Microsoft products, websites or services (such as Windows, Xbox LIVE and Windows Phone); however, the terms and conditions for those products, websites or services, if different from this agreement, may also apply to your use of that product, website or service.
