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Why am I not allowed to play multiplayer on Xbox Live?

Answer: If you do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, you will not be able to play online multiplayer games. Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account.
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Why won't my Xbox let me play with friends?

If you can't join a party

Press the Guide button  on your controller, go to settings, and then select System Settings. Select Network Settings. Select Wired Network or your wireless network name (if you're prompted to do so). Select Test Xbox Live Connection.
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How do I allow my Microsoft account to play multiplayer?

Account Set up to Enable Join Multiplayer Games, Join Clubs or Access Realms
  1. Click the child account's profile.
  2. In the navigation tabs, click Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 devices Online Safety.
  3. Select Allow for You can create and join clubs, and You can join multiplayer games.
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How do I change my age restriction on Xbox?

Set content restrictions by age
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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How to fix you cannot play online multiplayer because of how your Microsoft account is set up?

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  1. log in to your Microsoft account at xbox.com.
  2. Once signed in click your profile picture in the upper-right corner. ...
  3. In the Xbox profile click the privacy settings.
  4. In the Privacy & online safety click the "Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety" tab.
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How do I change my Xbox settings to allow multiplayer?

Allow or block multiplayer games
  1. Open the Xbox Family Settings app, and then go to Settings.
  2. Select the Multiplayer tile, and then select the toggle switch to block or allow multiplayer features.
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Why is my multiplayer disabled?

Simply put, the "Multiplayer is disabled" error occurs due to protection settings present in the family group associated with the Microsoft account used to play Minecraft. To fix the issue, affected players must change their age on the Microsoft account to be over 18.
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How do I Unrestrict my Xbox account?

Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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Why is my Xbox account suddenly age restricted?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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How do I remove age restrictions from my Microsoft account?

Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Click on the Manage family settings online or remove an account option. Select the child account for which you want to turn off parental control and make the necessary changes. *Do note this can only be done by an adult account in microsoft family.
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Do you need Xbox Live to play Minecraft?

Do you need Xbox Live Gold to play with your friends on Minecraft (Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Xbox One, Xbox Live, gaming)? Only if you're on Xbox. For any other platform, you don't need a gold membership. Though for PlayStation, you still need their membership.
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Why is my NAT type strict?

A Strict NAT Type means you do not have your ports forwarded correctly. A strict NAT type can also occur when you configure more than one router on your main network provided by your ISP.
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Why won t Xbox let me play?

Try power cycling your Xbox. A full power cycle completely reboots your console. Doing this does not erase any of your games or data. Turn off your console by holding the Xbox button  on the front of the console for at least 10 seconds.
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Why can't i join my friends Xbox World?

Checking Your Network Address Translation (NAT)

If you can connect to Xbox Live but cannot host or join another's world, then you may be encountering an issue related to Network Address Translation (NAT). NAT plays a big role in your ability to play online with others.
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How long do Xbox restrictions last?

http://enforcement.xbox.com should show you the length of your suspension. Generally suspensions go from 24 hours, to 7 days, to 14 days, and then permanent. Since it is a communication ban, then yes, you won't be able to communicate through your mic.
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What is the minimum age for Xbox Live?

If the date of birth on a Microsoft account shows that someone is under 18 years old, Xbox is required to request parental consent to use Xbox Live.
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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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How many times can your Xbox account get banned?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions. Or you can get 5 suspensions and then get a permanent ban.
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Why can't I connect to multiplayer world?

The “Unable to connect to world” error might be the result of a slow or faulty internet connection, so a router reboot could help.
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Why can't i play COD multiplayer?

Clear Cache Files

One more issue plaguing the COD Modern Warfare multiplayer is the corrupted cache files. The system identifies the corrupted cache files or damaged game files as missing multiplayer files, causing the issue with the multiplayer mode. So, to get the game working, you can try clearing cache files.
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Why is my multiplayer installation suspended?

If you're seeing the "install suspended" error message, it's because you don't have all the packs downloaded to your PS4, which basically means the game is incomplete and doesn't have all the data it needs.
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Do you 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.
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How do I allow multiplayer on Minecraft?

Select View details & customize > Friends & clubs, and then set You can create or join clubs to Allow.
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