Article ID: 937068 - Last Review: October 4, 2011 - Revision: 3.0

How to manage your Games for Windows LIVE account

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SUMMARY

This article describes how to sign in to the Xbox LIVE Web site to manage your Games for Windows – LIVE account.

MORE INFORMATION

After you have successfully set up a Games for Windows LIVE account, you can sign in to the account by using a Web browser to manage your account. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. To sign in to your Games for Windows LIVE account, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76019 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76019)
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    Xbox sign in
  2. Type your Games for Windows LIVE e-mail address and password, and then click Sign in.
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    Xbox management
  3. From here, you can do any of the following:
    • Change your profile.
    • Change your gamer picture.
    • Upgrade your account.
    • Redeem a prepaid card.
    • Add Microsoft points.
    • Change or update your personal contact and billing information.
    • Send friend requests.
    • Send messages to friends.
    • Review your achievements.
    • Post and read comments on the Xbox Community message boards.
APPLIES TO
  • Games for Windows - LIVE
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