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How to Change the Startup Pass Code on the Xbox

The Xbox 360 features several layers of security to prevent unauthorized account usage. If you̵7;re unfamiliar with the Xbox 360̵7;s menus, you may not know where to access the different password settings. If you want to change the pass code required to start restricted games, chat options, videos or even Xbox LIVE dashboard itself, navigate to the family settings. The basic Xbox 360 password controls your Xbox LIVE account, but the family settings handle the pass code for startup content.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your Xbox 360, log into your account and use the left joystick to highlight ̶0;Family Center̶1; from the main dashboard. Press ̶0;A̶1; to open the ̶0;Family Center.̶1;
- 2
  Navigate to ̶0;Family Safety̶1; and press ̶0;A.̶1;
- 3
  Select ̶0;Console Safety̶1; and hit the ̶0;A̶1; button. You may be prompted for your current 4-digit pass code again at this time.
- 4
  Highlight ̶0;Change Pass Code̶1; with your joystick and press ̶0;A.̶1; A new menu appears.
- 5
  Select ̶0;Change Pass Code̶1; again and press ̶0;A.̶1;
- 6
  Enter your new pass code twice in a row when prompted.
- 7
  Highlight ̶0;Done̶1; with your joystick, and hit ̶0;A.̶1;
- 8
  Highlight ̶0;Save and Exit,̶1; and press ̶0;A̶1; to finish.

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