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• Lose the Lag
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Sign Up to Xbox Live

To have an Xbox Live account, you must be at least 18 years old and have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard - MasterCard debit cards and Visa debit cards work depending on the issuing banks policies). You also need to read and accept theTerms of Use. If you are least 14 years old, you can have a parent or guardian sign up for you—as long as they're willing to pay the bill!

An account owner is able to set an account pass code and account settings to allow a person using their account to use Voice and/or to purchase premium content. You can have up to eight accounts per Xbox console, but you need a Starter Kit for each account.

Set Up Your Xbox Live Account

How to Set Up Your Xbox Live Account

Information on credit cards, Gamertags, subscription codes, and more-all you need to get your account up and running.

Manage Your Xbox Live Account

How to Manage Your Xbox Live Account

Account FAQs

Your account is set up-now how do you use it? Here's information on pass codes, guest accounts, and taking your account on the road.