Product key activation on Xbox
To activate a product key on your Xbox console, you can follow these steps:
On Xbox Console:
- Sign In: Power on your Xbox console and sign in to your Xbox Live account.
- Access the Xbox Store: Navigate to the Xbox Store by selecting it from the home screen or dashboard.
- Redeem Code: In the Xbox Store, scroll down and select “Use a code” or “Redeem code”.
- Enter the Code: Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the 25-character code from your product key. Ensure you enter the code correctly, including any hyphens.
- Confirm Redemption: After entering the code, select “Next” and confirm the redemption. If the code is valid, your content will start downloading immediately if it’s a game or app, or your balance will be updated if it’s a currency card.
Via Web Browser:
- Visit Xbox Website: Go to the Xbox website (www.xbox.com) and sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Access Redeem Page: Click on your profile icon and select “Redeem code” from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the Code: Enter the 25-character code from your product key in the provided field.
- Redeem: Click on the “Redeem” button. If the code is valid, your content will be added to your account or your balance will be updated accordingly.
Using Xbox App:
- Open Xbox App: Launch the Xbox app on your mobile device or PC.
- Sign In: Sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Access Redeem Section: Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select “Microsoft Store”. Then, choose “Redeem a code”.
- Enter the Code: Enter the 25-character code from your product key.
- Redeem: Tap on the “Next” or “Redeem” button. If the code is valid, your content will be added to your account or your balance will be updated.