Winqual Account Holders Must Link Account to a Windows Live ID
Starting with the February 10 release of the Winqual website, users must link their existing Winqual account to a Windows Live ID. This change in authentication method improves your experience when browsing between different Microsoft portals that use Windows Live log in credentials. Refer to the following best practices for Live IDs on Winqual to ensure a consistent experience across MSDN, Connect, and Winqual:
- When possible, use your work email address for the Live ID you use to sign in to Winqual. This will streamline the user information when you set up your Winqual account.
- If you use a Live ID with the Microsoft Connect or MSDN sites, use the same Live ID for Winqual. This will allow you to move seamlessly among these sites, without the need to sign in again.
- If you already have a Winqual account (Winqual username/password), use the migration link to migrate your Winqual account to Live ID authentication. This will ensure that the permissions and settings you have through your Winqual account will persist after the migration.
Note: A single Winqual account can only have one Live ID.
You can sign up for a Live ID by going to www.Live.com, or by clicking the Sign In link on the Winqual site after the February release.
Winqual recommends that users have their own Live ID and Winqual account.
Finally, note that the Winqual website will be down for maintenance from approximately 8:00 AM PST February 10 to 8:00 AM PST February 11.
