Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Using Microsoft Rewards
• Method 2 of 4: Using a Free Trial
• Method 3 of 4: Using a code on Xbox One
• Method 4 of 4: Using a code on Xbox 360
• Tips
• Warnings

In this article, we'll show you how to sign up for Xbox LIVE for free (but temporarily). To do this, you need to earn 7,000 points using Microsoft Rewards or sign up for a free trial with a new gamertag. You can also enter the code shown on the card found in the box with the new game (this subscription will be valid for 2-3 days ).

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Using Microsoft Rewards

1. 1 Open the Bing site. Go to https://www.bing.com/.
2. 2 Sign in to your Microsoft Xbox LIVE account. Click Sign In at the top right of the page, click Connect to the right of the Microsoft logo, and then enter your email address and password.
   • If you don't have an Xbox LIVE account, create one.
   • You must have a Microsoft account to subscribe to Microsoft Rewards.
3. 3 Click on the Rewards icon. It looks like a red medal and is in the upper right corner of the page. A menu will open.
4. 4 Click on Join Now (Join). This blue button is in the lower-left corner of the menu. You will be taken to the Microsoft Rewards page.
5. 5 Click on Try it now, free! (Try it for free). This orange button is at the top of the page.
6. 6 Enter your email address and password if prompted. You will be taken to the Microsoft Rewards page and signed up for this service.
   • Skip this step if you are not required to enter your credentials.
7. 7 Use Bing. Use Bing instead of Google, Yandex or Yahoo search engines. You will be awarded five points for each search query.
   • The number of searches is limited, but the exact number depends on the available quests.When using Bing, keep an eye on your points to make sure you still get them.
   • Once you reach the search limit in one browser, use another browser to continue earning points.
   • If you'd like, change your browser's primary search engine to Bing.
8. 8 Get rewards for your achievements. Click on the Rewards icon and then click Claim under any notification offering points. Points will be added to your points.
   • Also, a list of quests in which you can take part will be displayed here.
9. 9 Earn 7000 points. Once you've earned 7,000 points from searches, quests, and rewards, use them to purchase a monthly Xbox LIVE subscription.
10. 10 Go to this page. It provides a free monthly Xbox LIVE subscription.
11. 11 Click on Redeem (Activate). It's below the Xbox LIVE Gift Card image.
12. 12 Click on CONFIRM ORDER (Confirm the order). Microsoft will send you an email with the code for Xbox LIVE.
    • You may need to enter your phone number for Microsoft to send an SMS with a code to it.

Method 2 of 4: Using a Free Trial

1. 1 Open the Xbox LIVE website. Go to https://www.xbox.com/en-us/live and log in with your Xbox Silver account credentials (this must be a Microsoft account).
   • Use this method if your account has never been linked to Xbox LIVE. Otherwise, create a new Microsoft account.
   • Also, you cannot use a phone number that is associated with your other Microsoft accounts.
2. 2 Click on your profile picture. It's in the top right corner of the page. A menu will open.
3. 3 Click on Microsoft account. It's near the top of the menu.
4. 4 Click on Services and subscriptions. This tab is on a blue ribbon at the top of the page.
5. 5 Click on Test Xbox Live Gold for Free. This link is in the Xbox section. You will be taken to the subscription selection page.
   • If you see “Subscribe to Xbox Live Gold” on the page, you won't be able to use the free trial with your current account.
6. 6 Check the box Gold - 1 month FREE trial. It's at the top of the page.
7. 7 Click on Further. This green button is in the lower-right corner of the page.
8. 8 Sign in to your account if prompted. You may need to re-enter your email address and password to confirm that you want to add this subscription to your account.
   • You may also be asked to verify your account. In this case, enter your phone number, click Submit Code, open the SMS from Microsoft, write down the code, and then enter it in the field on this page.
9. 9 Add payment information. Typically, you will need to enter your bank card number, its security code, the cardholder's name, expiration date, and your zip code. You do not need to pay anything during the month, but from the next month you will be charged $ 9.99 (650 rubles).
   • You can unsubscribe at any time to avoid unnecessary waste when your free trial expires.
10. 10 Click on Proceed. It's in the lower-left corner of the page. Your credit card details will be saved and a month of free Xbox LIVE use will be added to your account.

Method 3 of 4: Using a code on Xbox One

1. 1 Find the code for the free trial. Some games come with a map that includes a free trial code (this subscription will be valid for 2-3 days). You can enter the code in your Xbox One settings.
2. 2 Turn on your Xbox One with your controller connected. Press and hold the Guide button, which is marked with the Xbox logo and is located in the center of the controller. This will turn on both the Xbox and the controller.
3. 3 Sign in to the appropriate account. Press the Guide button and scroll up the menu. If you see the correct name, proceed to the next step.
   • To switch to another account, select the current account, scroll down, select "Sign out", press the "Guide" button and enter the desired account.
4. 4 Select "Settings" . Scroll down to select the gear icon and then press A.
   • If you needed to log into a different account, first press the "Guide" button.
5. 5 Please select All settings and press A. The settings menu will open.
6. 6 Select a tab Account and press A. It's in the left pane.
7. 7 Please select Subscriptions and press A. You will find this option in the bottom row of options.
8. 8 Please select Learn about Gold and press A. This option is in the center of the screen.
   • If you've already used Gold on your current account, simply select the "Xbox Live Gold" option.
9. 9 Please select Use code and press A. A window will open in which you can enter the code.
   • If you have already used Gold, select "Change payment method", press "A", select "Redeem code" and press "A".
10. 10 Enter a code. Press A to select the text field, and then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the code.
11. 11 Click the button ☰. It's below and to the right of the Guide button. The code will be activated, that is, you can use Gold for free for 2-3 days.

Method 4 of 4: Using a code on Xbox 360

1. 1 Find the code for the free trial. Some games come with a map that includes a free trial code (this subscription will be valid for 2-3 days). You can enter the code in your Xbox 360 settings.
2. 2 Turn on your Xbox 360 using the connected controller. Press and hold the Guide button, which is marked with the Xbox logo and is located in the center of the controller. This will turn on both the Xbox and the controller.
3. 3 Sign in to the appropriate account. Click the Guide button and look at the name in the left pane. If you see the correct name, proceed to the next step.
   • To switch to another account, press "X", select "Yes", press "X" again and select the desired account.
4. 4 Close the Guide window. To do this, press the "Guide" button.
5. 5 Go to the tab Settings. It's on the right side of the Xbox 360 menu. Press the RB button seven times to go to this tab.
6. 6 Please select Account and press A. You will find this option in the bottom row of options.
7. 7 Please select Redeem Code and press A. It's near the top of the Payment Options window.
8. 8 Enter a code. Enter the code in the text field using the onscreen keyboard.
9. 9 Click on ►. This button is to the right of the Guide button. The code will be activated - now you can use Gold for free for 2-3 days.
   • You may need to restart your Xbox 360 for your account to recognize Gold.

Tips

• If you earn 30,000 points, you can activate your 12 month Xbox LIVE subscription.

Warnings

• If you use any online service to play for free on Xbox LIVE, your Xbox LIVE account will be deleted.