Setting up Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing is an easy and straightforward process that enables families to share their Xbox Live Gold subscription with each other and enjoy the content it has to offer. This article looks at how to set up Xbox Live Gold family sharing for your family, step by step. It provides detailed instructions and helpful guidelines to get you started so that everyone can take advantage of the great experience that Xbox Live Gold has to offer.
I. Introduction to Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing
Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing is a great feature of the Xbox Live service that allows parents, guardians, and even extended family to combine their Xbox Live accounts and share content with each other. With this feature, everyone who is part of the “family” is able to access anyone’s existing Xbox Live Gold subscription, so the whole family can have full access to the many benefits Xbox Live Gold has to offer.
When taking advantage of Family Sharing, each person in the family will have their own profile and account, and they can each purchase their own content. All content purchased individually is then shared with the rest of the family, meaning that every family member can access each other’s games, movies and music from the Play Anywhere or Windows Store. This includes digital copies of brand new Xbox releases.
In addition, if one person in the family has an Xbox Live Gold subscription, all members of the family will be able to use that subscribed Xbox Live Gold account for online play, all for the price of one subscription – ensuring that everyone in the family can access thrilling online multiplayer gaming!
- Benefit 1: Share game, movie, and music content with family members.
- Benefit 2: Access the same Xbox Live Gold subscription with everyone in the family.
- Benefit 3: Enjoy thrilling online multiplayer gaming with everyone in the family.
II. Signing Up for an Xbox Live Gold Account
For users who wish to experience a world of online gaming, signing up for an Xbox Live Gold membership is a must. This membership has become one of the staples of the Xbox gaming experience. Here’s a step by step guide on how to create a free Xbox Live Gold membership.
Requirements
- A valid email address
- A valid payment method like a credit card or PayPal account
- Basic personal information
To create your Xbox Live Gold membership, access the “Join Xbox Live Gold” page from the top of the Xbox homepage. This will open the page with the topline menu for “Your Profile”, “Xbox Live Gold”, and “Manage Account”. Select “Join Xbox Live Gold” to access the subscription page.
On this page, choose the length of your Xbox Live Gold membership, either monthly or annually. Afterward, click the “Go to Review” button in the bottom right corner. The sign-up form appears on your screen, which requires the user to enter their personal information like full name, Birthdate, Country, etc.
Next, click the “Agree to Terms of Use” toggle, and select the payment method you will use. Enter the required information, click on “Continue” and then “Continue to Payment”. If the payment is successful, your Xbox Live Gold membership will be activated. You will receive a confirmation email from Microsoft confirming the details of your account.
III. Establishing an Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing Network
Establishing an Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing Network is a great way to keep family members connected. Here are a few tips on how to help set up the network successfully:
- Create an Xbox Live Gold Account: To take advantage of Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing, each family member needs an Xbox Live Gold account. This can be done conveniently online or through the Xbox Store.
- Set up the Network: Once the accounts have been created, the next step is to go to Settings and select account management. Here you will be able to establish the parameters of your family sharing network, and family members can be added to the group.
Once the network has been set up, each family member will have access to each other’s Xbox Live Gold features. This includes access to multiplayer gaming, video chat, and access to premium Netflix and Hulu content. It’s important to remember that each family member’s account privacy settings must be adjusted in order to take full advantage of the network and family sharing capabilities.
Additionally, each family member’s Xbox Live Gold membership will require an active membership fee and account management is heavily reliant on the account holder. So be sure to keep up to date on Xbox Live Gold subscription details and account changes.
IV. Connecting Your Accounts to Your Network
Once you have your network set up, you will need to connect your accounts to your network. This will allow for your authorized users to access the network. It will also make it easier to manage data, easily connect to your resources, and control access to the network.
To connect your accounts to your network:
- Set up your account with a username and password.
- Set the permissions to determine what each user is able to access.
- Connect each account to the network.
- Run security scans to ensure that each account has the necessary security measures enabled.
- Test the connections to ensure that everyone can access the network properly.
Security is of the utmost importance when connecting your accounts to the network. It is important to ensure that all user accounts have strong, complex passwords and that all accounts are configured properly for the network. You should also develop policies for password usage and security protocols for regularly monitoring account activity and implementing updates.
V. Setting Up Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing
Being able to share your Xbox Live Gold Family Membership with others is a great way to get everyone in the house in on the action. Here’s what you need to know to get it set up.
Purchasing The Family Membership
To get started, you will need to purchase an Xbox Live Gold Family Membership. It is available for $99.99 a year, and provides access to the online gaming network and other premium services for four accounts. This is a great value, when you consider some of the features it includes.
- Xbox Live Dashboard with Access to Games, Movies, and TV
- Upto 10 GB of Cloud Storage
- Multi-player Online Gaming
- Exclusive Discounts on Digital Games
Setting Up The Accounts For Sharing
Once you have purchased the membership, you will need to create accounts for everyone who will be included in it. This can be done online or through your Xbox console at the family setup screen.
The first account should be the primary account. This is the account that will be used to manage the family settings. The other accounts should be connected to the primary account and will also benefit from the same features.
Getting Started With Xbox Live Gold Family Sharing
Once all accounts are created, you’re ready to start using the features of the Xbox Live Gold Family Membership. This includes access to the Xbox Live Marketplace, where you can download digital games, movies, and television shows.
Additionally, you will have access to online multiplayer gaming and Xbox Live Gold Exclusive discounts in the Marketplace. With these features, everyone in the family can get in on the fun and share the cost of the membership.
In conclusion, setting up Xbox Live Gold family sharing – while initially intimidating, is both cost effective and relatively simple to do. With parental controls, users can rest assured, knowing that their children’s gaming experience on Xbox Live is both risk-free and enjoyable. Happy playing, from the Xbox Team.
