Welcome to the Live Connect Developer Center

Windows 8 Release Preview and Metro style apps

The Live SDK is designed to make it even easier to use SkyDrive and other compatible services throughout your Metro style apps. In addition, on Windows 8 Release Preview your apps can offer zero-click single sign-on to users who have a Microsoft account.

Mobile devices

The Live SDK is also available for Windows Phone, Android and iOS. The Live Connect APIs use open standards like OAuth 2.0, JSON, and XMPP, making them easy and familiar to work with.

Web developers

From SkyDrive document sharing to Messenger chat to Hotmail contacts and calendars, it's easy to let your users connect and engage. Enable single sign-on for users of Windows 8 Release Preview, Hotmail, and other compatible services.

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