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This wikiHow teaches you how to create an Xbox LIVE account, which you can use to track your Xbox performance and play online.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use the Xbox LIVE website

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   Access Xbox LIVE website. You can create a brand new Xbox LIVE account here.

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   Click Sign in (Login) in the top right corner of the page.

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   Click on the link Create one (Create new). This link is below the "Password" field in the middle of the page.
   • If you have a Microsoft Account, not Xbox Live, you can use your Microsoft Account to sign in, an Xbox Live profile will be created based on your Microsoft Account information and takes you immediately to the User Agreement page. user).

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   Enter your email address. This email address must never be used; If the email address you selected already exists, you will be prompted to choose again.

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   Enter password.

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   Click next (Continued) at the bottom of the page. You will be redirected to the page with the code input field.

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   Verify email account. To proceed, open the email address you just entered and look for an email from Microsoft. Open a Microsoft email, find the 7-character code in the email body, and enter it in the corresponding field on the Xbox LIVE website.
   • If you're creating a brand new email address for your Xbox LIVE account, you won't need to re-verify.

   Tips: Check the Spam folder in your email if you don't see an email from Microsoft after a few minutes since you clicked it next.

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   Click Submit (To send). Code will be sent to verify email address.

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   Enter your personal information, including:
   • First and last name
   • Date of birth
   • Current country

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    Click the button next is located below the "Region" field on this page.

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    Click I Accept (I accept) at the bottom of the page. An Xbox LIVE account will be created. You can start using this profile to sign in to Xbox LIVE on any Xbox 360 or Xbox One console.
    • If you want to change any of the categories in your profile (such as your profile picture or username), click Customize profile (Customize profile) below the username specified by Microsoft.
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Method 2 of 3: Use Xbox One

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   Turn on Xbox One. Click the Xbox button on the right side of the console.

   Tips: You can also press and hold the Xbox button in the center of the connected gaming console to turn on the Xbox One.

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   Open the sidebar. To do this, simply swipe the analog stick to the left while the Home screen is open.

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   Choose Sign in and press A. The "Sign in" option is in the upper left corner of the screen. The user menu will open.

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   Choose Add new (Add new) and press the button A. If the Xbox One you're using is already registered by another user, scroll left and select Add new.

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   Press the button B to select options instead of a text field on the page.

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   Choose Get a new account (Create new account) and press the button A. This button is at the bottom of the screen.

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   Enter the email name you want to use. This email address must have never been used on the Xbox Live system.

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   Press the button A. The Xbox LIVE email address will be saved.

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   Press the button ☰ near the middle of the gaming console.

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    Enter your last name and press the button ☰ to save this information.

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    Enter your name and press the button ☰. Your name will be applied to your Xbox LIVE account.

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    Enter the password twice. You need to press the ☰ button after each password entry.

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    Enter your date of birth.

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    Choose next and press the button A. This option is in the upper right corner of the screen.

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    Enter the phone number and press the button ☰. You need to provide your phone number to protect your account in case you forget your password.

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    Choose I accept then press the button A. So, the process of creating a new account is completed. You can start using your Xbox LIVE account on Xbox One. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Use Xbox 360

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   Turn on Xbox 360. Press the "On" button on the right side of the console, or hold down the "X" button in the center of the connected console until the console starts to open.

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   Scroll to the "Social" tab. You need to press the RB button to execute.

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   Choose Sign In or Out (Login or logout) and press the button A. This option is at the bottom of the screen.

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   Scroll to options Create Profile (Create profile) and press the button A. This option is to the right of the current menu.

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   Select where to save and press the button A. If the Xbox 360 has additional external storage, this option will be listed here along with its internal memory.

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   Enter the username and press the button ►. This button is located near the center of the Xbox 360 gaming controller.

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   Select your profile picture and press the button A.

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   Choose Save and Exit (Save and exit) then press the button A. This option is on the right side of the screen.

   Note: You can also customize your avatar here if you wish to do so.

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   Press the Xbox button. This button with an "X" is located in the center of the console.

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    Choose Join Xbox Live (Join Xbox Live) and press the button A. This option is near the bottom of the list in the current menu.

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    Press the button A. You will be redirected to the "Welcome to Xbox Live" page.

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    Press the button A Again. This is where we go to set up our new Xbox LIVE account.

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    Enter your first and last name and press the button ►. This information will be saved to your Xbox LIVE account.

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    Enter your email address and press the button ►. Email addresses must end with a tail @ outlook.com to be eligible for use as Xbox LIVE ID.

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    Enter the password of your choice twice. You need to press the ► button after each password entry.

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    Select the secret question and press the button A. You will need to enter the answer to the secret question to verify your identity in case the account is locked.

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    Enter the answer of the secret question. Once done, press the ► button on the gaming controller.

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    Enter your date of birth.

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    Choose Done (Done) and press the button A. All the information you just entered will be saved. You will be prompted to review the information before completing the new account creation process.

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    Press the button A. Your Xbox LIVE account has been set up. If you switch to Xbox One later, you can still use your last Xbox LIVE ID to sign in. advertisement

Advice

• If you choose to play online, you'll need to pay to sign up for an Xbox LIVE Gold membership.
• Don't forget to perform the update before creating your account.