Xbox LIVE is an online service used to access a library of games and music, download and play games and connect with friends through Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.
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Xbox LIVE FAQs
Anyone can sign up to Xbox LIVE. If you are a child, your account is linked to an adult's Windows LIVE ID.
By creating an account, you agree to comply with Xbox LIVE's Terms of Use and Code of Conduct.
Default online safety and privacy settings for all ages
Xbox LIVE's default online safety and privacy settings are divided into three age groups: child (under 13), teen (13–18) and adult (over 18). Xbox LIVE determines which default safety and privacy settings to use based on the birth date entered when the Xbox LIVE account is created.
The table on the right outlines Xbox LIVE's default online safety and privacy settings for each age group.
More information, including this table, is available at Xbox LIVE's Online Safety and Privacy page.
Right: outline of Xbox LIVE's default online safety and privacy settings.
Adjusting your online safety and privacy settings
You can adjust the online safety and privacy settings for any profile on your console.
To adjust your online safety and privacy settings, you can:
- go to the My Account page
- sign into your Xbox LIVE account
- click Manage my privacy and online safety
- adjust the settings to whatever you'd like.
To adjust your child's online safety and privacy settings, you can:
- go to the My Account page
- sign into your Xbox Live account
- click Security, gamily and forums
- click Privacy settings
- select the gamertag of the personwhose settings you want to manage
- adjust the settings to whatever you'd like
More information is available at Xbox LIVE's Online Safety and Privacy page.
Right: an example of how to adjust your online safety and privacy settings on Xbox LIVE.
If you believe a player has violated the Xbox LIVE Code of Conduct, you can file a complaint two ways:
- visit the Reporting Abuse on Xbox LIVE page which has a step-by-step guide that outlines how to file a complaint through the Xbox Dashboard
- if the game has a complaint option, you can file a complaint within the game. Refer to the documentation that came with the game for instructions.
Right: an example of how to report cyberbullying or abuse on Xbox LIVE.
Xbox LIVE is free to join. For a fee, you can upgrade the Gold Membership to access additional features. More information at Xbox LIVE's Membership page.
You can purchase downloadable games, movies and music through the Xbox LIVE service. Xbox LIVE will ask for billing information, including credit card details, to complete the transaction.
Right: an example of where you can purchase downloadable games, movies and music on Xbox LIVE.
- Xbox LIVE's Support provides general help assistance
- Microsoft's Privacy Policy outlines the privacy guidelines for Xbox LIVE.