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Is there a family account for 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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Can I share Xbox subscription with family?

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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How much is the 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 I share my Xbox Live account on 2 Xboxes?

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 I have 2 Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

You can only sign in to the Xbox app for Windows PC and Xbox Console Companion app with one Microsoft account at a time. However, you can switch between different Microsoft accounts.
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Can two people use the same Microsoft account?

You can share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to five other people. Each person will use their own Microsoft account to install Office on all their devices and be signed in to five at the same time.
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How do I add family members to my Xbox account?

Select Profile & system, and then sign in to your account. Press the Xbox button  again to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Select Add to family > Add new. When the member is prompted to enter an email address, enter their existing email.
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How do I share two Xbox accounts?

Add a new account by going to "+Add new". Enter your friend's credentials (e-mail address + password) and complete the configuration. Once your friend's account is connected, go to the menu "System > Settings". In the new menu, go to "Personalization > My Main Xbox" and press "Make it my Main Xbox".
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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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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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Do you have to get Xbox Live for each account?

Once you've paid for that membership, any accounts on the Xbox One can login. So you're essentially paying for the IP of that console, rather than the online account. If you and your son have two separate accounts on the Xbox One, they're both connected via that one Live Gold membership.
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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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Can I have 2 home xboxes?

You can only have one home Xbox at a time. If you sign in to multiple consoles, we recommend you choose your most frequently used console as your home Xbox. If you've upgraded from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S, make sure to designate your new console as your home Xbox.
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Do I need two Xbox Live accounts for two consoles?

Hello, no you only need one live account.
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How do I share my Xbox game pass with two consoles?

Can I use my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on multiple Xbox consoles? Yes, just like Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass for Console, you can use this subscription wherever you sign in. Your subscription is tied to your Xbox profile and not to a specific Xbox console.
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Why can't i add a family member to Xbox?

If you can't add new members to your family group on Xbox, ensure that you're using an adult account. Children and teens must ask an adult family member to add the new person. If you're using an adult account, confirm that the new person isn't part of another family group.
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How do I share my Xbox One account?

How to enable game sharing on Xbox
  1. Boot up your console.
  2. Sign in to your Xbox Live account.
  3. Then, press the Xbox button and head to the left side of the menu.
  4. Once you see the 'Add New' option, press the 'A' button on your controller. ...
  5. Enter your friend's login credentials carefully and then again press the 'A' button.
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Does each family member need a Microsoft account?

Each person can install Office on all their devices and be signed in to Office on five devices at the same time. To install Office, they sign in to www.office.com using their own Microsoft account. If they don't already have a Microsoft account, they can create one when they accept your invitation to share. It's free.
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How many users can share a Microsoft account?

You can share your subscription benefits with up to five other people, (total of 6 people using your subscription). These people need to be inside your family group, and each person can install Microsoft 365 apps on all their devices and be signed in to Microsoft 365 apps on five devices at the same time.
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Can I split my Microsoft account?

unfortunately you can't separate an Xbox profile from a Microsoft account. changing the email or removing Person B's email from the Xbox profile could result in the permanent deletion of Person B's Microsoft account. Person A would need to create their own Xbox account and start again.
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Can I add someone to my Xbox Live account?

Add a member who has a Microsoft account

When you add children or other members of your household to your family group as members, you can manage the security and safety of their time on the Xbox network. Note To be added as a member, the user must have an existing Microsoft account.
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How do I manage my child's Xbox Live account?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members, and then select the member's account that you'd like to manage.
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What is a family account on Microsoft?

Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. No two families are the same – and neither are family group experiences.
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