How to Connect Xbox 360 Live

How to Connect Xbox 360 Live – When your Xbox 360 is connected to the internet, it will connect to the Microsoft Xbox Live service. You can join Xbox Live for free to download games and videos, or pay a subscription fee to play with others and join voice chat channels. Connecting your Xbox to Xbox Live only takes a few minutes, and after that, you can play online.

Connect your Xbox 360 to the Internet

Connect Xbox via Ethernet. Most Xboxes have an Ethernet port on the back. You can use this port to connect your Xbox 360 to your network router or modem.

• After you have connected the cable, test the connection. Open the Guide menu from the Dashboard by pressing the Center button on your Xbox controller. Select ” Settings “, then ” Network Settings “. Select ” Wired Network “, then ” Test Xbox Live Connection “.

Connect your Xbox wirelessly. If you have a wireless network at home, you can connect your Xbox to your wireless network instead of using cables. The Xbox 360 E and Xbox 360 S already have a WiFi adapter, while the original Xbox 360 must use a dedicated WiFi adapter.

• Open the Guide menu from the Dashboard by pressing the Xbox Guide button (center of the controller).
  Select Settings , then System .
  Select Network Settings .
  Select your wireless network from the list. Enter the password if prompted.
  If your network is not listed, select Advanced Options , then select Specify Unlisted Network . Enter your network name and security information.

Update your console. After setting up your network, Xbox 360 will try to connect to Xbox Live. If the connection is successful, download any available updates to improve connection quality and console stability.

Troubleshoot connection. If you can’t connect to Xbox Live, there may be a problem with your wireless or wired Ethernet network settings . Check all connections and make sure your password is entered correctly.

• Occasionally, the Xbox Live service may go offline. Check the Xbox Live site for the latest information on Xbox Live network availability if you’re having trouble connecting.
  If your router is in a different room, the signal may be weak. A weak signal can cause connection problems, so try moving the router closer to the Xbox, or moving the Xbox closer to the router if possible.

Sign up on Xbox Live

Go to Dashboard . Press the Guide button to open the Xbox 360 Dashboard . If you haven’t signed up for Xbox Live, you’ll see a ” Join Xbox Live ” button which you can click to begin the signup process.

Enter your Microsoft account information. Your Xbox Live account is associated with a Microsoft account. If you use Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail), or Windows Live Messenger, you already have a Microsoft account. If you need to create a Microsoft account, you can do so from the sign-up process.

• A Microsoft account is free to create, and you can use your email address to create one. If you don’t have an email address yet, you will get a new address during the registration process.

Enter account information. You will need to enter your name, age and security information during the account creation process. Your date of birth determines whether your account can access adult content. You cannot change your birthday later. [1]

Decide if you want to purchase an Xbox Gold membership. This membership allows you to play online with other people, discount games in stores, and more. You will be charged a subscription fee if you enter your credit card information.

• You can purchase an Xbox Gold subscription card from many electronics and game stores if you are not comfortable storing your credit card information on Microsoft servers. Enter the code on the card to activate the Xbox Gold subscription.

Change your gamertag . When you create an account, you automatically get a gamertag , which is your online name on the Xbox Live network. You can change this name once during the first 30 days of account creation for free; thereafter, you will be charged a replacement fee. [2]

• Swipe to the right of Dashboard to find the Settings screen .
  Select Profiles .
  Select Edit Profile , then Gamertag .
  Select Enter New Gamertag , and enter your new name, up to 15 characters.
  Xbox Live will check the availability of your name. If your name is available, confirm whether you will use that name. Your profile name will be updated.