How do I activate my gold membership on Xbox Live?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Store > Subscriptions, and then select the Xbox Live Gold tile. Select Join or use the dropdown under Select to choose the plan that's right for you.

How do I activate my Xbox Live Gold account?

Why wont my gold membership work Xbox Live?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one. If your subscription is all paid up, see if another subscription on your account might be past due.

Is Xbox Live Gold being discontinued?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.

How does Xbox Live Gold subscription work?

As an Xbox Live Gold Member, you get the most advanced multiplayer, bonus games, and exclusive member discounts in Microsoft Store. With Xbox Live Gold, you can stay connected with friends, family, and Xbox Live members around the world. Sign in for your available offers.

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How long can your Xbox Gold Live membership be inactive for?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.

Is Xbox Live Gold per account?

One Xbox Live Gold subscription is needed per Xbox One console, which lets everyone in a family play online multiplayer games with their own accounts. In contrast, the Xbox 360 requires each account to have its own subscription.

Can 2 people use the same Xbox Gold account?

On the go: Sign in on any other Xbox, such as at a friend's place, and share your Gold subscription with everyone as long as you're signed in.

Do you need Xbox Live Gold to play online?

Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Live Gold (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

How do I know if my Xbox Live Gold card is active?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

How do I know if my Xbox account is still active?

To check this, go to http://www.xbox.com and log in with your account. Click on Xbox Support in the top menu and then Xbox Live Status.

Do Xbox Live accounts expire?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.

What happens when your Xbox Live expires?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.

How much is Xbox Live per month?

A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).

Do Xbox Live cards have to be activated at register?

Usually gift cards have to be activated at the register, so stealing the gift card by itself doesn't get you anything unless you can activate it.

How long does it take for an Xbox Live card to activate?

Activation is typically done at the time of purchase, but there may have been an unknown issue that occurred at the point of sale. If the code doesn't work 24 hours after purchase, take the card back to the retailer along with your proof of purchase and ask them to activate it.

Does my card have to be activated?

What happens if I don't activate a credit card? If you don't confirm activation on a new credit card, the account will still be open. Since the credit card isn't being used, effects to your credit score from payment history will be minimal to non-existent.

Does a card need to be activated?

While not using your card can help your utilization, it may impact your account status. If you don't activate a credit card and thus don't use the card, your account may be closed. Card issuers typically close accounts that aren't used within a certain time period, usually over a year.

Is Xbox Live free with a new account?

Xbox Live has two levels of membership: Free and Gold. Free membership, which used to be called Silver, costs nothing but has limited features. At the Free level, you can do the following: Create a profile and a Gamertag.

How do you pay for Xbox Live?

Payment options include: Credit cards, including prepaid credit cards. Debit cards (not available in all regions) PayPal (not available in all regions)

Is Xbox Live Gold the same as Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, so you'll still enjoy the benefits of Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals.

How long do Xbox Live cards last?

The card does not expire until 12 months after it has been redeemed. So if you hold it for a time period before activating it, the card is still good for 12mos after it's activation. Sorry, there was a problem.

What is the oldest Xbox Live gamertag?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002. Neustadter picked the Gamertag in the early stages of Xbox Live as an abbreviation for his first name.

How do I reactivate my old Xbox Live account?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.

How to get Xbox Gold free?

This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Click Services & subscriptions. It's a tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Click Try Xbox Live Gold for free.