Updated: July 13, 2020 (May 20, 2013)

Microsoft Account and Microsoft Services

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Chart summarizes some of the Microsoft Web sites or services that use Microsoft account for identity authentication. Some of these services, such as Dynamics CRM Online, are being transitioned to Windows Azure Active Directory, which is already used by Office 365 and Windows Intune.

Site or Service Using Microsoft Account	Functionality
Bing.com	Authenticates user for creation of Bing news alerts, Bing map collections, and to gain full access to the Bing webmaster center and the Bing developer center. New searches are saved in search history by Microsoft in association with a Microsoft account.
Connect	Authenticates users for access to beta software and Customer Technology Previews.
Dynamics CRM Online	Sales, customer service, marketing, and related business processes.
Hardware Developer Center	Authenticates users and provide access to hardware testing programs.
Live Connect	SDK for Microsoft account (Live ID).
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