Coming home with your new system is but one step in the process of upgrading your Xbox experience onto the Xbox One. If you are a previous adapter to the Xbox brand, chances are you have a Gamertag already that is filled to the brim with Achievements and an expansive Friends List that you simply can't afford to lose. Have no fear, as importing your Gamertag to the next generation is an easy step.

During the set up of your Xbox One console, you will come to a portion where you must sign into Xbox Live using your Microsoft account e-mail address. This can be any e-mail so long as it is attached to your Gamertag (such as gmail, hotmail, etc.). We recommend going onto your PC and signing into your account as well, as then you can attach your cell phone number to your account for additional security and a new option of recovering your account in case of an emergency.


After entering the e-mail address, you must enter the password for your Microsoft account. This is another good reason to attach your phone to your Microsoft account, as you can more easily reset your password in the future. It is advised to change your password every 3 months. After you've entered the e-mail address and password, your Xbox Live account will automatically link up to your Xbox One.

Keep in mind that your previously purchased Xbox Live subscription plan will work on the Xbox One. Let's say you have 5 months of Xbox Live on your Xbox 360 Gamertag. Once you import your Gamertag to the Xbox One, you will still be able to play online for both your Xbox 360 and your Xbox One for the next 5 months. When your subscription runs out, simply renew it like you always do in order to keep service on both systems for the price of one account.