Manage devices used with your Microsoft account

To add an Xbox console, controller or other accessory to your account: 

1. Go to  account.microsoft.com/devices, sign in, and select  Register device to continue.

2. Enter your device's serial number to register it to your account.

If you have multiple consoles, change the default name of your Xbox so you can quickly identify it in your Microsoft account.

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to Profile & system (with your account icon).

2. Select Settings > System > Console info > Name.

3. Enter the new name and select Enter.

4. Restart your Xbox.

Windows 10/11 devices will be automatically added to your devices list when you sign in. Surface devices can also be added manually by following these steps:

1. Go to  account.microsoft.com/devices, sign in, and select  Register device to continue.

2. Enter your device's serial number to register it to your account.

If you have multiple PCs, change the default name of your device so you can quickly identify it in your Microsoft account. When you want to download an app or game to another device, you'll be able to find the device using its new name.

1. Open your Windows Settings and select Rename this PC.​​​​​​​
   Open Settings

2. Enter a new name and select Next. You may be asked to sign in.

3. Select Restart now or Restart later.

Sorry, macOS devices cannot be added at this time.

Sorry, Android devices cannot be added at this time.

Sorry, iOS devices cannot be added at this time.