How to Join Xbox Live

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to Microsoft Live at https://signup.live.com/.

   You will be required to sign up for a Microsoft account before you can sign up for Xbox Live.
   
   If you already have a Microsoft Live account, skip to step #5.
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   Step 2: Enter your personal information into the fields provided.

   You will be asked to type in your name, a password, country, zip code, date of birth, and your telephone number. ,, Your Microsoft Live account will then be created. ,,, The email address you enter can also be used with other Microsoft services, such as Windows 8, Windows Phones, and the Games for Windows marketplace. ,,,
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   Step 3: Click on “Create account.” Microsoft will send you an email so you can verify your new Microsoft Live account.

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   Step 4: Open the verification email from Microsoft and click on the “Verify” button.

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   Step 5: Go to the Xbox Live Free signup page at http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/join/free.

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   Step 6: Click on “Join Now For Free.”

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   Step 7: Enter your Microsoft Live email address into the field provided.

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   Step 8: Click on “Next.”

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   Step 9: Review the Xbox Live Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

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    Step 10: then click on “I Accept.” Your Xbox Live Free account will then be created.

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    Step 11: Click on “OK.” You will then have the ability to sign into Xbox Live on your Xbox console and access the features of Xbox Live Free

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    Step 12: including playing game demos

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    Step 13: renting movies

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    Step 14: downloading music

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    Step 15: and more.

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