• Get High-Speed Internet
• Get a StarterKit
• Choose a Connection Type

• Direct
• Router
• Windows ICS

• Guide to Home Networking
  How to set up your own home network quickly and painlessly.
• Xbox Live and Routers
  Everything you need to know about routers on XboxLive.
• Diagnosing Xbox LiveConnections
  Use the Xbox Dashboard to solveICMP, MTU, and NAT issues.
• Support Webcast
  Customersupportlives it upwith the latest tips for connecting, signing up, and features.
• Lose the Lag
  We've got a few pointers to help you avoid laggy games and host lag-free ones.
• Glossary
  Finding this is all pretty new to you? Let the glossary help out.

Step 1

   Get high-speed Internet service

You must have high-speed Internet service like cable or DSL. For the best online action, dial-up just doesn't cut it.

Check out our Xbox compatible high-speed providers. With each, you get setup and troubleshooting tips, service availability and contact info, and home networking solutions supported by Xbox Live.

Step 2

Get a subscription

You now have not one, but three ways you can subscribe to Xbox Live. Choose the one that works for you:

Xbox Live Starter Kit

You can get any one of these subscriptions at these retailers.

Step 3

First, set up your connection:

Choose the method of connecting to Xbox Live that works best for you.

Then, create your account:

Log on to XboxLive and create your account, entitling you to a full year of incredible online gaming on XboxLive!