Xbox 360: How to turn on or turn off the auto sign-in feature (907708)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Xbox 360
  • Xbox Video Game System

SUMMARY

This article describes the Xbox Live auto sign-in feature. Additionally, this article contains steps to turn on or turn off the auto sign-in feature.

MORE INFORMATION

To turn the auto sign-in feature on or off, follow these steps:
  1. Sign in to Xbox Live.
  2. On the Gamer Profile management screen, select Disable Auto Sign-In or select Enable Auto Sign-In.
  3. When you are prompted to, confirm the change.
The auto sign-in setting is saved on the Xbox 360 console. The setting is not saved in the profile on the Xbox Live servers. Therefore, if you turn on the auto sign-in feature on your console, you are not signed in automatically if you use your profile on a different console.

Only one profile can have the auto sign-in feature turned on in one Xbox 360 console. If you have multiple profiles on one console, the auto sign-in feature for the first profile is automatically turned off when you turn on the auto sign-in feature for a second profile.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/29/2006
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