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How do I activate my Xbox Live card?

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How do I activate my Xbox Live card?

Activating your Xbox Live Gold subscription via the Xbox website

  1. Go to Xbox.com and select Log in;
  2. Sign in to your account and open the drop down menu that appears when you click on your profile picture;
  3. Select Redeem code;
  4. Enter the code that consists of 25 characters, click next and confirm one last time. Have fun!

Why isnt my Xbox Live code working?

If you’re having trouble redeeming a code, it may be due to a service outage on our side. If there are any service outages, wait until those are fixed and then try redeeming the code again. Make sure you’re redeeming on an account without an active Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Why can’t I get Xbox Live Gold for a year?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.

What is the point of Xbox Live?

Xbox Live is the online service for Xbox One. With an Xbox Live free account, you can experience the hottest games, apps, HD movies and TV shows, live events, music, and more on your TV.

How can I pay for Xbox Live without a credit card?

How Do You Get Xbox Live Without a Credit Card?

  1. Step 1: Purchase a prepaid Xbox Live card. These cards can be found anywhere that gift cards and other types of prepaid cards are sold.
  2. Step 2: Turn on the Xbox console. Take the card home and turn on the Xbox console.
  3. Step 3: Go to “Account Management”
  4. Step 4: Redeem the code.

How do I control my Xbox purchases?

Prevent unauthorized purchases from Microsoft Store using Xbox…

  1. Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, then select System > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & passkey.
  2. Select Change my sign-in & security preferences.
  3. Scroll right and select Customize.
  4. Scroll right and select Ask for my passkey to make purchases.
  5. Select Passkey required.

How can I get my Xbox to stop charging?

How to cancel Xbox Live

  1. On your Xbox One console select Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
  2. Choose the subscription you want to cancel, and then press the A button.
  3. Under Payment and billing, select Cancel Subscription and follow the instructions.

Can you still get 1 month free Xbox Live Gold?

Have you ever been subscribed to Xbox Live Gold previously? If you sign into Xbox.com you can visit Subscriptions under ‘My Account’ at the top right and select a 1-month free trial if it’s available to you.