Key activation
How to redeem an Xbox code
Redeem 25-character Xbox codes on the web, on your Xbox console or in the Microsoft Store on Windows.
Xbox codes are 25 characters long (XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) and are tied to your Microsoft account.
Option 1: Web browser
- 1Go to redeem.microsoft.com and sign in with the Microsoft account you use on Xbox.
- 2Enter the 25-character code and click "Next".
- 3Confirm to add the item to your account.
Option 2: Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One
- 1Press the Xbox button to open the guide and open the "Store".
- 2Press the View button (two small squares) to open the side menu and select "Redeem".
- 3Enter the code and follow the prompts.
Option 3: Windows PC
- 1Open the Microsoft Store app or the Xbox app and sign in.
- 2Click your profile picture and choose "Redeem code or gift cards".
- 3Enter the code and confirm.
Many Xbox codes are region-locked. Your Microsoft account region must match the region on the product page, otherwise the code cannot be redeemed.