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Can Xbox friends see my name?

With the Share my real name option, you can let people on your friends list know your real name and let them share it with their friends, making it easier to discover people whom you already know on Xbox.
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What can people see on your Xbox account?

Online status & history settings allow you to control if others see when you're online, what you're watching or listening to, and your game and app usage. Communication & multiplayer settings allow you to control if others can see your activity feed and how you connect to others through messaging and in-game.
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Can Xbox friends see your email?

Replies (1)  No as that sort of info is strictly private & can't be given out.
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How do I hide my full name on Xbox dashboard?

This is in your privacy settings - to access this on console: Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy, then select Profile under customise. There are options from there to edit your real name and decide who to allow (everyone, friends, specific friends, or block) for it to appear visible to.
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Who can see my Xbox profile picture?

What type of profile picture is it? If it's a custom profile pic, only your friends can see it. Also, how long ago did you update it? It can take some time for it to update on Xbox.com.
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Can you tell if someone is on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select People. You'll see which friends are online and how many of them are currently in a game. Select the list of who's online to see what they're doing, such as playing a game or watching Netflix.
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Can police track an Xbox account?

On the other hand, police need a warrant to obtain data located on an Xbox or gaming console. This is because law enforcement generally needs a warrant to confiscate property. Once police have that property, it can be "searched."
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Can you make your Xbox profile private?

Manage settings on your Xbox console

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > App privacy. Select each of the sections to review their associated settings and determine which you'd like to enable or disable.
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How do I hide my name on Microsoft?

Click Name. 4. Uncheck Allow everyone to see my last name so people on Windows Live can connect with me. 5.
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Can VPN be traced by police?

Can police track online purchases made with a VPN? There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic. That's why police or government agencies who need information about websites you visited have to contact your internet service provider (ISP for short), and only then your VPN provider.
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Does Xbox know your age?

Your Xbox calculates your age based on your date of birth — if your birthday is wrong on your Microsoft account, you'll have to update the year you were born.
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Can my friends see what I'm watching on Xbox?

Online status & history settings allow you to control if others see when you're online, what you're watching or listening to, and your game and app usage. Communication & multiplayer settings allow you to control if others can see your activity feed and how you connect to others through messaging and in-game.
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Can someone watch you play Xbox?

Stream your gameplay

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide and go to Capture & share. Select Live streaming and choose a provider if there are multiple options. Choose or change the Destination if you want to alter which service you use to adjust your streaming viewer experience. Select Go live now.
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Can you see who has your home Xbox?

You can check by going to the list of devices under account https://account.microsoft.com/devices, then click on Show Details under each console showing up in your devices, then click manage to identify which one is set as your home.
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Can people see my Xbox screenshots?

Players can share their favorite gaming moments to their activity feed for others on the Xbox network to see and share. Screenshots, game clips, achievements, and broadcasts can be posted for everyone to see or just friends.
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What is not allowed in a Xbox profile picture?

On the Xbox network, it's forbidden to share in-game imagery that: Contains profanity, hate speech, or offensive gestures. Displays or attempts to harass, abuse, or bully other individuals or groups.
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Does Xbox have a camera?

Kinect has a built-in camera that lets you play interactive games, take pictures, and more.
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Are there hackers in Xbox?

Xbox users are most likely to get hacked (86%), fall victim to email phishing scams (76%), and risk using possibly unsafe cheat codes (64%). Xbox users have the worst security habits while gaming: They were often the least likely to take security precautions to prevent cyber breaches when compared to other users.
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Can I use a fake name for Microsoft account?

You can put any name in you want - but if you use a fake birthday or other information - use something you'll remember otherwise you may not be able to recover it if you forget your password.
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Does display name hide your username?

Your Display Name will be shown on your profile page, while all your posts, comments, and replies will still bear your existing username.
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Should I put my real name on Microsoft account?

Microsoft's terms of service says that all information given must be complete and accurate. I take that to mean I have to give my full, legal name.
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