How do I check my Xbox Live status?

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. On the Support Page, you will see a link near the top that says "Xbox Service is Up" or "Xbox Service is Limited" or "Xbox Service is Down".

How do I check my Xbox Live membership status?

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

How much Xbox Live do I have left?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account. Select Payment & billing. Your account balance appears to the right in the Microsoft account box.

Does my Xbox Live Gold expire?

A: Xbox Live Gold digital codes (not including trial memberships) do not expire, so you can keep the code until you need it. Was this answer helpful?

How long has my Xbox account been active?

Look at the upper right hand corner of the screen - to the right of your gamertag there will be a number. This is the number of years you've been an Xbox Live Gold member. If you don't have a number, it hasn't been a year yet.

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How long have I been Xbox Live member?

Or, you could go to support.xbox.com/contact-us and contact Xbox LIVE Support via Live Chat or Phone them! They will tell you the day you made the account! :-) Was this reply helpful? You can also just click "my account" in the upper right, then "billing history".

What time does Xbox Live expire?

Basically, expiration (and renewal) happens at 12:00am UTC (+/- 0:00). PST is -8:00, EST is -5:00, etc... Remember, however, that we're currently in Daylight Savings Time. Normal time would have been about 4:00pm PST, or 7:00pm EST the night before.

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).

Does Xbox Live renew itself?

If an upcoming payment date appears next to your subscription, you already have recurring billing turned on. If your subscription has already expired, select Renew. Recurring billing will be turned on automatically.

How long can a Xbox account be inactive?

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.

How to get Xbox Live for 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.

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.

Is Xbox Gold worth it?

Is Xbox Live Gold worth it? Xbox Live Gold is only worth it if you're an Xbox console gamer who wants to frequently play multiplayer games online with a few free titles per month. You'll have VIP status in some arenas, while you'll also receive discounts and avatar items now and again.

Can you play games without Xbox Live?

Back in 2022, Xbox changed its Xbox Live Gold membership to no longer apply to free-to-play games. That means over 100 titles are now truly free and don't require a paid subscription to play them. You will still need a free Xbox Live account but don't have to pay for Gold membership.

Do you still need Xbox Live 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 you know my Microsoft account is active or not?

Your Current Activity Status: You may always review the activity status of your Microsoft account by navigating to the Microsoft account management website. Your activity status will show you how frequently you need to sign in to your account to prevent your account from being deemed inactive.

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How do I reactivate my 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.

Do you lose Xbox Live if you cancel?

Even after cancelling an Xbox Live Gold subscription, any Xbox 360 titles claimed while a member will remain in a user's account and will be fully playable after the cancellation.

Is Xbox Live only monthly now?

Subscription continues automatically at regular price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms*. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, hundreds of high-quality games, and an EA Play membership, all for one low monthly price.

Will Xbox refund Xbox Live?

Learn more about our refund policy

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”

What is the cheapest way to use Xbox Live?

The best-value way to get Xbox Live Gold directly from Microsoft is to pay quarterly. The company charges $24.99 for a 3-month membership. That cuts the cost down to under $100 per year. You can save even more with a 6- or 12-month membership.

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.