An app password is a long, randomly generated password that you provide only once instead of your regular password when signing in to an app or device that doesn't support two-step verification. You only need to create an app password if you have two-step verification turned on and are using a device that doesn't support it.

Gain insight into the amount of time your family member spends on a particular social media app, game or web browser and decide whether you would like to enable screen time limits for any connected devices.

Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link.

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.

Get the classic free Solitaire games for Windows. If you loved the free solitaire games from earlier versions of Windows, we've wrapped them all up in one convenient app, the Microsoft Solitaire Collection. On the Microsoft Solitaire Collection page in Microsoft Store, select Install.

Windows Media player should now be reinstalled. Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the "Get help" section in Windows Media Player. Learn how to get Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.

Learn how to set up your Kinect for Windows v2 sensor or Xbox Kinect sensor with the Kinect Adapter for Windows 10 PC.

Set up your Apple device for cloud gaming. Game Pass Ultimate or a supported free to play game is required for cloud gaming. Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To see where cloud gaming is currently supported, see the “Cloud gaming (Ultimate only)” column in: Xbox Supported Countries/Regions. How to play from a web browser.

How to earn Microsoft Rewards points. It’s easy to rack up Microsoft Rewards points and earn your way toward great rewards like gift cards, movies, games, nonprofit donations, and more. Stay signed in with your Microsoft account and you'll earn points for doing the things you already do.

Keep up with your favorite games with Official posts from games, made directly by game developers in the Xbox mobile app. You can engage with posts that have the latest news, clips, and polls. You can also join in the fun by sharing posts made by your favorite games.