Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.

Buy stuff from Microsoft Store online (from your mobile device, on Xbox One, in the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10/11 or Windows 8.1 device, or via the web). For more info, see Shop and earn Microsoft Rewards points. Explore the earn page and the points breakdown page.

We understand that sometimes purchases of digital game products don’t go as planned. When that happens, we’ll help you request a refund. Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date.

Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

The PC Game Pass plan gives you access to a set of high-quality PC games on Windows 10/11 devices. The best way to experience PC Game Pass is in the Xbox app for Windows, available for download from the Microsoft Store or at: Xbox app for Windows.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

To resolve this, see Troubleshoot problems with the Windows Media Player app. 0xC00D1163. This error may occur when there are issues with digital rights management (DRM) for protected content. If you're unsure about the error code, refer to the error types below and the instructions to resolve it.

If you don't have a Microsoft account for Skype: In the Skype sign in window, select Create new account (or go directly to the Create an account page ). We'll take you through the process of creating a new account for Skype.

Set screen time limits for your Xbox family group. Manage web filtering for members in your Xbox family group. Photosensitive seizure warning. What to do if your Xbox gets stolen. Choose who sees your Xbox activity. Learn about Xbox online safety so you can manage your family's accounts.

Install Microsoft 365 2019 or 2016 on a PC. Remember a one-time purchase version of Microsoft 365 is licensed for one install only. Depending on your browser, select Open file (in Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).