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

If you are unsure if your device meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements and have Windows 10 already installed, you can download the PC Health Check app, which will assess eligibility and identify components of your device that don't meet the minimum requirements.

Choose the power mode that works for you and what you want to do on your Windows 11 PC. This lets you determine what’s important to you—getting the best battery life, best performance, or a balance between the two. To change the power mode, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery.

Manage devices used with your Microsoft account. Adding a device to your Microsoft account helps you see its warranty status, get support or request service. You can also find or lock it if it's lost. On this page: Add | Register | Repairs | Rename | Remove | Unlink | Find & lock.

You can create either a new Outlook.com email address or add an address that you already have. Then, select Add alias. After you’re returned to the previous screen, select Verify, and then follow the instructions that are provided. Or, select Add phone number.

In the meantime, sign in to your account to see your latest refund request status. Redeem gift cards and codes to make Xbox purchases and extend your Xbox subscriptions. Codes are 25 characters long, include both numbers and letters, and follow a 5x5 format—five blocks of five characters.

Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

Make sure that the code you’re trying to redeem is supported by Xbox. Note Some codes can’t be redeemed if your Microsoft account is suspended or has a balance due. Review the details provided in the section “Help with an unknown digital code error” for more info.

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Find out how to submit a request for a refund for a purchase of digital Xbox content.