If you are looking to share anXbox Series X/Swith someone and need to set up another account, there is one main way to do so. This will likely be most common for a family group sharing the same console,but this could also be used by roommates or similar people who are both using the same console. You will want to follow the instructions closely, as otherwise you could get some odd error codes or do something you didn’t mean to do.
There were somegreat games on Xbox in 2024, and even more are coming this year. If you want to be able to enjoy your games while someone else plays theirs on a different account,you will have to make sure you both have separate accounts. This means you will have separate games, separate save states, and separate achievements. This means no one has to get upset that another household memberaccidentally deleted a save file or a game.
How To Set Up An Account On Xbox Series X/S
Setting Up A Profile For The First Time
Setting up your account on the Xbox Series X/S is something you will have to doas soon as you turn on the console the first time. You will pick a couple of options, such as selecting a language before the console willdirect you to finish setup on the Xbox app. This is the easiest method if you already have an app and an account and are just setting up a new console.
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However, if you don’t have a smartphone or a way to access the Xbox app,you can follow the onscreen instructions. You will need to make a Microsoft account if you don’t already have one. However, if you have ever used anything likeOffice 365 or an Outlook email account, you have a Microsoft account already that you can log into on your Xbox. Simply enter in the email and password and choose the settings you want.
The app has the same steps as the console, save for that you will likely already be logged in on the app if you have it already and can just select“Add new console”under your profile settings.
If you need a new account, you will want to select theoption to add a new account. You will then need to enter the email you want to use or create a new one. If you create a new one, it will be an Outlook account. You will then have to pick a password, confirm it, enter your birth date, and then add a security code.After agreeing to the terms and conditions, you will have a new account and are ready for thenew games coming in 2025.
How To Add Another Account To Xbox Series X/S Console
Multiple Options For Different People
Adding a second account is not very different, but it will differ based on exactlywhat kind of account you wantto be adding. There are a few different possibilities.
Add A Brand New Account To The Console
This is the option if you are adding something like a roommate,where two adults are sharing the same consolebut no one is managing the security features for the group. In this case, you will follow these steps:
At this point, you can click"Add New"to add another member. Use the “Get a new account” option if they don’t have a Microsoft account. Otherwise,enter in the log-in information and follow the same stepsas the original account to finish adding them in.
Add A Family Member To The Console
You will follow some of the same steps for this one, but in a slightly different order. So before doing anything else, follow these steps:
At this point, the steps will be exactly the same until after they have agreed to the terms and conditions. At that point,the main profile will have to verify the accountand the inclusion to the Family.
Creating A Child Account
The steps are primarily exactly the same as above,but the parent or adult will have to follow an extra set of steps to verify the child’s accountand give consent to the child for certain things. Microsoft breaks child accounts into “child” and “teen,” which will allow them to access slightly different games and services. You can manage the accountthrough Family Settingsand by going into the Profile settings on their account.
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And that should be all you need to do to set up multiple accounts onXbox Series X/S. The overall method is the same, but there are slightly different steps depending on whether you want to make it a family account or not.
