How to delete xbox profile from microsoft account?

Just to emphasize: do not close your Microsoft account unless you are absolutely sure you want to lose everything. If your goal is simply to change your Gamertag or link your profile to a different email address, there are separate, much safer processes for those! If you just don't want the Gamertag to be active anymore, you can just stop using it. Your data is safely stored under your Microsoft account, and you won't be charged anything for it being inactive. It's much easier to leave it alone than to deal with the permanent deletion of your main Microsoft account.

You actually can't "delete" an Xbox profile separately from your Microsoft account. The Xbox profile (Gamertag) is an integral part of your Microsoft account, just like your Outlook email or OneDrive storage. If you delete the profile, you essentially have to delete the entire Microsoft account! Here’s what you can do: 1. Remove the Profile from a Console (Recommended): If you just want to remove your profile from a specific Xbox console (like a friend's or an old one you sold), you need to go to the console's settings: * Go to Settings > Account > Remove accounts. * Select the account you want to remove and choose Remove. This just takes it off the physical machine; your account and all data remain safe online. 2. Close the Entire Microsoft Account (Use with Extreme Caution): If you genuinely want to delete the profile and everything associated with it: * You must go through the Microsoft account closure process on their website. * WARNING: This deletes everything tied to that email: your Outlook/Hotmail emails, OneDrive files, Skype credits, any Microsoft Store purchases (games, apps, movies), and yes, your Xbox Gamertag, achievements, and all saved data. * Microsoft has a 60-day waiting period, allowing you to change your mind and reopen the account. Most people only need the first option!