How to Activate a Product Key on Xbox

Step-by-Step: How to Redeem on Xbox

If you’ve purchased a digital Xbox product key for a game, Xbox Live, or Game Pass, you can activate it easily using your Xbox console, the Xbox website, or the Xbox app on Windows. Follow this step-by-step guide to redeem your Xbox key successfully.

Method 1: Redeem Code on Xbox Console (Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One)

Steps:

1. Turn on your Xbox and sign in to your Microsoft account.
2. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
3. Go to the Store tab.
4. Select “Redeem” or “Use a code.”
5. Enter the 25-character code from your product key.
6. Select “Confirm” to redeem the code.

Once redeemed, the game or subscription will be added to your account. You can download and install the game from your library.

Method 2: Redeem Code on the Xbox Website

Steps:

1. Visit https://redeem.microsoft.com in your web browser.
2. Sign in using your Microsoft account.
3. Enter the 25-character product key in the field provided.
4. Click “Next,” then confirm the redemption.

Method 3: Redeem Code via Xbox App on Windows

Steps:

1. Open the Xbox app on your Windows PC. If not installed, download it from the Microsoft Store.
2. Sign in to your Microsoft account.
3. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
4. Go to “Settings,” then select “Redeem a Code.”
5. Enter your 25-digit code and proceed with the redemption.