How to manage your Games for Windows LIVE account

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

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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2. Type your Games for Windows LIVE e-mail address and password, and then click Sign in.
   
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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.