Aka.ms/activatexbox

You will be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create it. This account will be used to activate your Xbox and link it to your Microsoft services.

When you first turn on a Series X|S, you'll see an option to aka.ms/activatexbox

If you encounter any errors or issues during the activation process, visit the Xbox support website for more information and help. You will be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account

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Log in with the Microsoft account you want to use for gaming (the one linked to your Gamertag or Game Pass subscription).

Before starting, ensure you have the following: