How to redeem a gift card, Xbox download code or token. Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes and tokens work the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downloads for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox ...

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How to redeem a code on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Store. Press the View button to open the side menu, and then select Redeem. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

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First, enable the Sleep power option and remote features on your console. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Remote features. Select the Enable remote features checkbox. Under Power options, select Sleep.

Use these privacy settings to choose how others see your Xbox profile, who can communicate with you, and how they can interact with your content. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.

On the VPN settings page, the VPN connection name will display Connected underneath it. On the taskbar, a blue shield will display when you're connected to a recognized VPN. Learn how to create a VPN connection profile in Windows, and then use it to connect to a VPN.

This article is for Steam Deck device owners interested in getting Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) and Microsoft Edge installed and set up on your device. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for the entire process and includes official art from Microsoft Edge and Xbox to make your new shortcuts stand out.

Help with giving digital games as gifts. Note that if you purchased content that isn’t working, check the Xbox status page for any issues that may prevent you from playing, and try troubleshooting the problem before making a request for a refund: Xbox status. Troubleshoot game issues on Xbox.

To connect your PC to your Xbox One console: On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion app and choose the Connection icon on the left side (looks like a little Xbox One). Choose your Xbox, and then choose Connect. From now on, the Xbox app will connect to your Xbox One automatically, as long as it's on.