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Set Pass Codes for Xbox Live

Set an Xbox Live Pass Code

Want to make sure your little brother can't joy-ride on Xbox Live with your membership and trash your reputation? Protect your profile with an Xbox Live pass code. An Xbox Live pass code ensures that anyone attempting to sign in with your profile—online or off—is prompted to enter a unique code with an Xbox 360 controller.

When you're offline, it'll safeguard both your saved games (on your hard drive or memory unit) and your offline achievements for Xbox 360 games.

Xbox Live pass codes require a high-speed Internet connection and an Xbox Live membership.

For information about Internet connections and home networking, see Connect to Xbox Live.

To set an Xbox Live pass code:

1. From any area of the Xbox Dashboard, select your gamer profile.
2. From the Gamer Profile screen, select Account Management, Xbox Live Pass Code.
3. Enter a four-button code using the X and Y buttons, triggers, bumpers, and directional pad on your Xbox 360 controller.
4. Confirm your code by entering it again. If you type it differently the second time, repeat from step 3.

To reset your pass code, repeat this procedure at any time. (You will have to enter your original Xbox Live pass code before you can create a new one.)

To create a pass code to safeguard your Family Settings, see Set a Family Settings Pass Code.

Reset a Forgotten Pass Code

If you've forgotten your Xbox Live pass code, please call Xbox Customer Support.