How to find the Xbox 360 console serial number and console ID

Each Xbox 360 console has a unique, 12-digit serial number. Each Xbox 360 console also has a console ID that uniquely identifies the console on Xbox LIVE.

To find the console serial number

To find the console serial number on the Xbox Dashboard

1. On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
2. Select Console Settings.
3. Select System Info.

The console serial number and the console ID are shown.

To find the console serial number on the back of the console

Look on the back of the Xbox 360 console. The console serial number is just above the A/V port.

Note If an Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter is plugged into the back of the console, you need to unplug it to see the console serial number. Be sure to remove discs and turn off the console before moving the console.

To find the console serial number behind the oval USB door

1. Disconnect any USB devices.
2. Push the oval USB door to see the console serial number.
   
   
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To find the console ID

Note The console ID can only be found by going through the Xbox Dashboard. The console ID is different from the console serial number.

1. On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
2. Select Console Settings.
3. Select System Info.

The console ID is displayed on the screen, below the console serial number (which is also displayed on the screen).