Microsoft KB Archive/909936

= Xbox: How to host a game on Xbox Live =

Article ID: 909936

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Xbox
 * Microsoft Xbox Live
 * Microsoft Xbox Live Starter Kit

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to host a game on Xbox Live.



Host a game

 * 1) On the Main screen, select Multiplayer or select Xbox Live.
 * 2) On the Xbox Live screen, select Create Match.

Create a game session
When you create a game session, you become the host player, and then you can configure the properties for the match. To create a game session, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Create Match screen, select the options that you want to use for the hosted game.
 * 2) After you configure the options, start the game.
 * 3) Wait for players to join your game in the Lobby screen, or on the game play screen.

Invite a friend
You can invite friends to join your games. To invite friends, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Game Menu screen, select Friends List.
 * 2) On the Friends List screen, select a friend who you want to join your game.
 * 3) On the Individual Friend screen, select the appropriate option to send a game invitation to your friend.

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