How do I display my real name instead of my mail id?

Why can't I choose my own MSN display name when I login on my personal e-mail address?

  • I recently signed up for a Windows Live ID using my business e-mail address which is [email protected]. I can login to MSN messenger, but the box where you change your display name is ...show more

  • Answer:

    You won't be able to change your name if your Windows Live ID has not been verified. In order to get verified, you need to click the verification link in the verification e-mail that is sent to you when you sign up. If you need a verification e-mail sent to you again, go here: https://account.live.com/verifysi.aspx?mkt=en-us&rp=summarypage

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Hummmm ? Well Same Thing Happened To My Sister You Need To Verify Your Email And Password If its Not @hotmail.com /co.uk or at live.com go on to msn press create account then press use my email address OK Hope Ive helped you x

Ellenmarie F

I think, though I'm not sure, that you have to have a hotmail account created on MSN in order to change your display name. I'm not 100% sure, but I think that may be it.

Cutiepie

Re-boot or you may have a firewall issue

who

hmmmm... Sound very strange. can you sign in with a live or hotmail address (e.g. [email protected])

seanturner30

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