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Is it safe to give someone your Xbox account?

The most common way that account theft occurs on the Xbox network is when someone shares their Microsoft account email and password with others. We always recommend that you never share your info, and we urge you to take advantage of our additional account security options.
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Can I give an Xbox account to someone else?

Press the Xbox button  again to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members > Add to family > Add new. Have the person whom you want to add sign in by using their Microsoft account email address and password. When prompted, select Add to family.
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How do I share my Xbox account?

On your console

Press the "Xbox guide" button on your joystick and go to the "Connect" menu. Add a new account by going to "+Add new". Enter your friend's credentials (e-mail address + password) and complete the configuration.
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Can I share my Xbox account with family?

Create a link to share: Select Share your subscription with up to 4 others under the Game Pass Friends & Family section of your subscriptions. Select Create a link to share. Copy and send this link to the family member or friend you wish to share your membership with.
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Can you share an Xbox Live account on two consoles?

You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
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Can you share Xbox Game Pass with another account?

Each individual on a Friends & Family membership receives their own unique access to the entire Game Pass Ultimate library across Xbox and PC, EA Play, and other benefits like exclusive member discounts.
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How much is Xbox family plan?

Given the US Game Pass Ultimate pricing, the family plan costs the equivalent of $25 per month. Split that cost between five people, and that's just $5 per month per person for Game Pass Ultimate access — around the same price as a single full game purchase each per year.
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Can you install an Xbox One game on two consoles?

Each Xbox console must have either a digital or physical copy of a game. For example, if you have other consoles in your home and other people want to play the same game with you using those additional consoles, each console must have its own copy of the game.
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Can multiple people use one Xbox account?

Yes, you can have multiple accounts on an Xbox. Each account will have a main Xbox associated with it though, which can be changed. If an account is on its main Xbox, anyone on that Xbox can play the games owned by that account, from their account.
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Can I sell my Xbox account?

It's against the terms and conditions to sell accounts. If you no longer want your account, then you can close it on account.microsoft.com, but bear in mind any games that are on the account will also be gone as well.
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How many times can I share my Xbox account?

You can switch your home Xbox up to five times in any one-year period.
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Do you need Xbox Live for each account?

In order to achieve full functionality, both accounts need their own subscription. I have an Xbox one x, and a Xbox one s in my home.
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Can two accounts have the same home Xbox?

Yes, two people can set their console as their home console. Any accounts that are on the xbox can set that console as their home console and can all share their games!
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What does a family account do on Xbox?

An Xbox family group allows parents or guardians to help maintain a healthy gaming experience on the Xbox network for everyone in their household. These family safety settings apply to any Xbox console or device that that member signs in to. Adult accounts are known as organizers in the family group.
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Does Xbox require a monthly fee?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.
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How do I separate my Xbox account from family?

Remove a family member on your Xbox

Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. If prompted, validate that you have the authority to make this change by entering your password or PIN.
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Can you share Xbox game pass in the same house?

Can I join Friends & Family if I have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription that was purchased with Xbox All Access? No, due to licensing restrictions, members with Ultimate subscriptions acquired via Xbox All Access cannot join Friends & Family as primary or secondary members.
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Can you share Xbox Live with 3 consoles?

How many accounts do you actually have? If you have three consoles, you'll need three accounts. Two accounts can share Xbox Live Gold, not three. The third account will need separate subscription.
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How many accounts can an Xbox One have?

Up to 9 other profiles on that console can be added and use the Gold beneifts that the Home profile uses with no limitations unless of course you want to set limitations for kids and things of that nature.
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How do I stop sharing games on Xbox?

Set and change your data sharing preferences
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Data collection.
  3. Choose Allow or Block.
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Should I delete my Xbox account before selling?

If you're planning to sell or gift your Windows 10 device or your Xbox One console, make sure you've removed all personal info from it.
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Do Xbox 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.
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How much is an Xbox Live account?

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

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.
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