Getting started with Live

Getting connected to Xbox Live couldn't have been made any easier. Follow these three (yes three!) simple steps to unlock the doors to the Ultimate Broadband Gaming Experience…

Get a broadband Internet connection

By broadband Internet, we mean cable or DSL. A standard dial-up connection won't do the trick by a long shot.

Check out our list of Broadband Internet Service Providers. With each, you get setup and troubleshooting tips, service availability and contact information, and home networking solutions supported by Xbox Live.

Get your Xbox LiveStarter Kit

The Starter Kit contains everything you need to go Live: Xbox Live-enabled demo games, an Xbox Communicator, and your Xbox Livesubscription code.

Choose a connection type

Choose the best way for you to set up your connection to Xbox Live. Don't forget, we have custom instructions for Xbox compatible broadband providers too!

Want a helping hand getting hooked up? We’ve made things extra easy with our step-by-step interactive connectivity guide.

Sign Up to Xbox Live

Once you've set up your connection all you have to do is sign up to Xbox Live! Got all the serious stuff out of the way? Now, what you really want to do is start using Xbox Live, right?