Game sharing is one of the best features the gaming world has seen in the past decade. Xbox One was one of the first consoles to fully embrace this feature, and the simple process allows you to give someone you trust access to your library of downloadable games. This feature would also carry over to the next-gen X and S series consoles.
Plus, you can get access to games on your trusted friend’s Xbox account. The Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X make it easy to share games, but this process comes with a few limitations that you should know ahead of time.
In order to share games on Xbox, both you and your friend will need their own Xbox One systems and accounts. But when it all comes together, sharing games is incredibly easy. Here are some steps to follow for the feature to work properly.
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How to share games
Before you get started, you and your game sharing partner will both need access to each other’s systems and be willing to share account information — including the email associated with your Xbox accounts and corresponding passwords.
From here, the following steps will explain what you and your partner need to do on your Xbox One. To exchange libraries, you’ll need to repeat the process twice — once to link your Xbox One to their account and once to link their Xbox One to your account.
Step 1: When you’re ready, select the icon in the upper left corner of the home screen, then go to the user account menu (again on the left). choose Add a new oneand then add both accounts to your Xbox One.
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Step 2: From then on, you need to make your game sharing partner’s Xbox One your “Home Xbox”. To go Settings > Personalize > Make My Home Xbox.
Step 3: In that menu, register the system as your default device. As the description reads, “If you make this your home Xbox, people can play games without having to sign in like you.” Convenient and, of course, exactly what we want to do.
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Step 4: Finally, all you need to do is go to your game library by selecting My Games and Apps > Ready to Install. Here you should see a list of all the games available to your account. This will now include both your own games and those of your game sharing partner. Sharing also allows you to share your Xbox Live Gold account.
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Step 5: To share libraries, repeat the above steps on your partner’s device, making their console your “home Xbox.”
Things you should know before sharing games
The process comes with several risks. Your friend will be able to make purchases through your Xbox Store account, so be careful what information you save to your account. We strongly recommend that you only set up game sharing with a trusted friend or family member. That way, you won’t have to worry about them making purchases without your permission.
If you lose your Internet connection, you won’t be able to access your digital game library unless you’ve identified your Xbox One as a home Xbox. Other users on your console also won’t have access to your games or Xbox Live Gold subscription if it’s not your home Xbox.
Every time you switch to a new Xbox One or upgrade to an Xbox Series X, you’ll have to go through the whole process all over again. Also, keep in mind that you can only change your home Xbox five times a year before Microsoft prevents you from making further changes. This prevents you from frequently switching accounts with friends to share their games. To make sure you don’t lose access to your account when you switch home Xboxes, choose one friend to switch with periodically before changing your settings.
How to share games on Xbox Series X
If you want to share games on one of Microsoft’s new systems — Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S — the process is very similar to how it works on Xbox One. We’ve written a detailed game sharing in Xbox Series X guide, walking you through each step of the process, as there are a few key differences. We like the game sharing feature available on newer consoles as it allows users to share games without spending a lot of extra money.
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