Xbox 360: How to create an Xbox Live enabled profile (907707)

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To create an Xbox Live enabled profile on the Xbox 360 console, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Internet connection is correctly configured on the Xbox 360 console.
2. If you are signed in to a profile, move to the Xbox Live section of the Xbox Dashboard, and then select Yes, Sign out.
3. In the Xbox Live section, select Join Xbox Live, and then press the A button.
4. Press the A button again.
5. Follow the directions on the screen.
   
   You are prompted to provide information and select preferences for the following items during the account-creation process:
   • Gamer picture
     Select the image to associate with the gamer profile.
   • Xbox Live Gamer Zone
     Select one of the following zones that matches the style of gameplay that you prefer:
     • Pro
     • Recreation
     • Family
     • Underground
   • Information sharing with Microsoft
   • Information sharing with third-parties
   • Membership type
     Select a Silver or Gold Xbox Live membership.
   • Payment instrument
     If you have a paid membership, the instrument may be a credit card, Microsoft Points, or a subscription code number.

Profiles may be created through the following entry points.

• During the initial setup, select Create New Profile.

  Note You can also run setup from the System section of the Xbox Dashboard.

• From the Games section of the Xbox Dashboard, select Create New Profile.
• From the Xbox Live section of the Xbox Dashboard, select Create New Profile:
  1. If you are signed in under an existing profile, press the X button.
  2. Sign out of the current profile.
  3. Select Create New Profile.
• From the Xbox Guide, select Create New Profile when you are not signed in to any profile.
• Create a profile on the Xbox.com Web site.