How to View Your Microsoft Account Data

Modified on Tue, 3 Jun at 9:44 AM

Summary

This guide shows you how to view your Microsoft account data in a simple, step-by-step way: activity history, connected devices, payment methods, and security settings.

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Description

Want to check what information is linked to your Microsoft account but don’t know where to start? This guide helps you find and manage:

Personal information (name, email, phone)
Login history and activity
Connected devices
Payment methods and subscriptions
Browsing and location data

Clear instructions—just like someone walking you through it by phone.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access the Microsoft portal

Open a web browser (Chrome or Edge)
Go to https://account.microsoft.com
Click "Sign In"
Enter your Microsoft email (e.g., name@student.must.com) and password
Click "Next" and complete the login process

Step 2: View your account dashboard

After logging in, you’ll see the main dashboard, where you can view:

Personal info: name, birthdate, email, and phone
Security: two-step verification, recent login activity
Privacy: browsing, search, and location history
Devices: all devices connected to your Microsoft account
Payments & subscriptions: payment methods, purchases, and active plans

Step 3: Open the privacy dashboard

Click on “Privacy”
You’ll be redirected to https://account.microsoft.com/privacy
Here you can view and delete:
- Browsing history
- Location history
- Search history
- Voice activity
- Media usage

Step 4: Review recent account activity

In the main panel, click “Security”
Then choose “Recent activity”
View a list of logins: date, time, location, and device used

Step 5: Manage connected devices

Click “Devices” in the main menu
View all devices linked to your Microsoft account
Remove any device you don’t recognize or no longer use

Helpful Tips

Keep your personal info up to date
Enable two-step authentication (MFA) for extra protection
Review account activity regularly to detect unauthorized access

Common Problems and Solutions

Problem	Solution
I can’t access the Microsoft site	Check your internet connection and try a different browser (e.g., Chrome or Edge).
I forgot my password	Click “Forgot my password” on the login page and follow the instructions to reset it.
The site appears in a different language	Scroll to the bottom of the page and change the language to “English (United States)”.
I don’t see all my data	Make sure you are signed in with the correct account (e.g., @student.must.com) and refresh the page.
I see an unknown device	Go to Security > Recent activity and change your password if needed.

Helpful Links

Contact Support

If you can’t access your account, contact MUST Help Desk Portal through the help portal.