Microsoft KB Archive/907707

= Xbox 360: How to create an Xbox LIVE enabled profile =

Article ID: 907707

Article Last Modified on 12/4/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to create an Xbox LIVE enabled profile.



MORE INFORMATION
To create an Xbox LIVE enabled profile on the Xbox 360 console, follow these steps:
 * 1) Make sure that the Internet connection is correctly configured on the Xbox 360 console.
 * 2) If you are signed in to a profile, move to the Xbox Live section of the Xbox Dashboard, and then select Yes, Sign out.
 * 3) In the Xbox Live section, select Join Xbox Live, and then press the A button.
 * 4) Press the A button again.
 * 5) Follow the directions on the screen.

You are prompted to provide information and select preferences for the following items during the account-creation process:
 * 1) * Gamer picture

Select the image to associate with the gamer profile.
 * 1) * Xbox Live Gamer Zone

Select one of the following zones that matches the style of gameplay that you prefer:
 * 1) ** Pro
 * 2) ** Recreation
 * 3) ** Family
 * 4) ** Underground
 * 5) * Information sharing with Microsoft
 * 6) * Information sharing with third-parties
 * 7) * Membership type

Select a Silver or Gold Xbox Live membership.
 * 1) * Payment instrument

If you have a paid membership, the instrument may be a credit card, Microsoft Points, or a subscription code number.

Profiles may be created through the following entry points.  During the initial setup, select Create New Profile.

Note You can also run setup from the System section of the Xbox Dashboard.

 From the Games section of the Xbox Dashboard, select Create New Profile. From the Xbox Live section of the Xbox Dashboard, select Create New Profile:  If you are signed in under an existing profile, press the X button. Sign out of the current profile. Select Create New Profile. </li> From the Xbox Guide, select Create New Profile when you are not signed in to any profile.</li> Create a profile on the Xbox.com Web site.

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

908628 Xbox 360: How to create a gamer profile by using the Xbox.com Web site

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Profiles can then be accessed or signed in to through the following entry points:
 * From the Media, Games, Xbox Live or Marketplace sections of the Xbox Dashboard, select Sign In, and then press the A button. Choose the appropriate profile.
 * From the Xbox Guide, select Sign In when you are not signed in to any profile. Choose the appropriate profile.

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