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How to Activate a Purchased Xbox Account?

Activating an Xbox account

On some marketplaces like Difmark, G2A, Gamivo, and others, you can buy Xbox accounts with your desired game. Many wonder if this is legal at all. Well, it's not that simple to answer. In any case, account sharing violates Microsoft's Terms of Service. Essentially, it's the same as activating a friend's account on your Xbox, downloading one of their games, and later playing it with your own account.

If you still choose to purchase an account, we'll briefly explain how you can activate the game.

  • Add the account details you received via email from the shop to your Xbox and sign in.
  • Set the Xbox One or Series X as the primary console for the account you just added under "Settings" > "Personalization."
  • Now, you'll find the game in your games library and can download it.
  • Once the game is downloaded, sign back into your own account and play the game as usual with your profile.

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