Account with Xbox | Xbox (2024)

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How to make an account for Xbox? ›

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and select Profile & system > Add or switch > Add new. Select Get a new email on the Sign in screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

From the Home screen, sign in to your Xbox 360 console using your Xbox gamertag that was previously downloaded to the console. In the upper-right corner, your Microsoft account email address will appear in rotation with your gamertag.

A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both. If you're using the same email for your Microsoft and Xbox profiles, all your game progress will be saved on that specific email.

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.

When you play games with friends and family on different Xbox consoles, you can add your Xbox profile to the device so that you can keep track of your achievements and progress. Things to keep in mind: You can only sign in to one profile at a time.

Playing Xbox Live Using the Free 1-Month Trial

Sign into the Xbox LIVE site. Click your profile picture and go to Services & subscriptions. Click "Try Xbox Live Gold for free." If prompted, sign into your account, then add payment information. As long as you cancel before a month passes, you won't be charged.

Open the Xbox app. Select Profile & settings in the upper-right corner, and then select Sign in. Windows will automatically find your account info.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Profile & system. Select your Xbox profile (or select Choose a profile and sign in to your account). Select My profile to locate the Xbox Gamer tag.

You need a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows pc, Xbox console, or any of Microsoft's products and services, including Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.

That being said, I would like to let you know that an Xbox profile is permanently linked to the respective Microsoft account.

How to set up an Xbox? ›

Xbox Game Pass Core (Xbox Consoles) - $9.99/month

The Core plan doesn't let you freely download titles from the full Game Pass library, but you will be able to access a slither of Game Pass' offerings via a collection of over 30 games included in the membership price.

How Much Is an Xbox Network Subscription? The basic Xbox Network subscription is free. Anyone can sign up for an Xbox Network account. If you want more perks and features, you'll need to purchase Game Pass.

If a guest wants to use the console while you're not home—such as a babysitter or house sitter—they will still need their own Xbox profile to play games or use certain apps. However, some content is still accessible without a profile.

A Microsoft account gives you access to Microsoft products and services with just one login. Here's how to set one up: Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one! If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.