Changed password, dumped profile on 360, can’t sign in anymore

EVILEYEPREDATOR · Jul 15, 2018

I changed my password, I can get in on computer, Xbox one, can’t sign in on my 360

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xboxfelix · Jul 15, 2018

How to password protect your Xbox LIVE profile

Xbox LIVE password overview

It is possible to download your Xbox LIVE profile to several different consoles. You may need to do this if you have more than one Xbox 360 console, or you want to play games at a friend's house. In such a situation, you may want to password protect your Xbox LIVE account so that no one else can sign in using your profile.

Set the console to remember your password

Once you have downloaded your Xbox LIVE profile to a console, you will be asked if you want the console to remember your password. The Remember Password option is usually off by default. This means that you will be asked for your Microsoft account password every time you sign into Xbox LIVE.

If you don't want to be asked for your Microsoft account password every time you sign into Xbox LIVE, select the Remember Password option.

Change the password protection on your profile

You are required to set the Remember Password option after you download your Xbox LIVE profile. However, you can change the password protection on your Xbox LIVE profile any time.

If you don't need a password to sign in:

Sign into your Xbox LIVE profile. After you have entered your Microsoft account password, select the Remember Password option.

If you choose the Remember Password option, you will not be asked for your Microsoft account password the next time you sign into your Xbox LIVE profile.

If you need a password to sign in:

You can restrict access to your Xbox LIVE profile on any console using your Microsoft account password.

Steps to follow

1) Sign in using your Xbox LIVE gamertag.

2) Under Settings, select Account and then Account Security

3) Choose the option for Password at Sign In.

4) Select Require Password Here

You will be asked for your Microsoft account password the next time you sign into your Xbox LIVE profile.

How to password protect your Xbox LIVE profile remotely

If you downloaded your Xbox LIVE profile to another console and it is not password protected, or someone has compromised your password, you can change the password from a remote location so that no one else can access your profile.

Change your Microsoft account

1) Sign into accounts.live.com using your Microsoft account.

2) Go to Account Information and, next to Password, click Change.

You can also use your console to change your Microsoft account password.

Note: If the Xbox LIVE profile you downloaded does not require a password to sign in (You selected the Remember Password option), you will not be able to restrict someone from signing into your Xbox profile even if you change your Microsoft account password.

You can remove your Microsoft account password so that other people cannot access your Xbox profile on other consoles. This will ensure that a password is required before signing into your Xbox profile.

Remotely set a profile password from a computer:

1) Sign into your Xbox LIVE account.

2) Under Settings, select Account, and then Account Security

3) Choose the option for Password at Sign In.

4) Select On All Other Consoles.

Once you have done this, a password will be required to sign into your Xbox LIVE profile on all other consoles.

xboxfelix · Jul 15, 2018

How to Troubleshoot profile-password errors

It is possible to restrict access to your Xbox LIVE profile from any console by making it necessary to use your Microsoft account password to sign into your profile.

You may encounter the following errors when you try making your password necessary for sign-in:

"Sorry, there was a problem requiring your password for sign-in on other consoles. Your password is still remembered for other consoles. Try again later, or try requiring password on sign-in from www.xbox.com. Visit xbox.com/security if you think someone else is accessing your account."

"Sorry, there was a problem requiring your password for sign-in on this console. Your password is still remembered on this console. Try again later, or try requiring password on sign-in from www.xbox.com. Visit xbox.com/security if you think someone else is accessing your account."

Solution: Set a password requirement on Xbox.com

1) Click My Account

2) Go to Settings & Preferences

3) Select Xbox 360 Profile Protection

4) Sign in using your Microsoft account (email and password associated with your Xbox LIVE account). You will see the number of consoles that don't require a sign-in password to access your Xbox LIVE profile.

5) Click Protect Profile. This will make it necessary to download your profile again using your Microsoft account before it can be used on any console. All previous copies of your profile will not work, and any changes or achievements that had not yet been saved to Xbox LIVE will be lost.

Important: If you feel that your password has been compromised, you can change your Microsoft account password by following these steps:

1) Sign into accounts.live.com using your Microsoft account.

2) Got to Account Information, and next to Password, click Change.

If you are unable to set a sign-in password on Xbox. com, you should check the Xbox LIVE service status.

If the Xbox LIVE service status is up and running, you should repeat the process later.

If the problem persists, contact Xbox Support.

EVILEYEPREDATOR · Jul 15, 2018

think I’m locked out somehow

M3tal Daz3 · Nov 4, 2018

Remove your account from the console, perform a clear cache and add the account again

M3tal Daz3

Remove your account from the console, perform a clear cache and add the account again

EVILEYEPREDATOR

think I’m locked out somehow

DangerousBard

Password protect your Xbox Live profile remotely

If your Xbox Live profile is downloaded to another console and it’s not password protected or your password becomes compromised, you can remotely remove the password so that your profile can’t be accessed. Here’s how:

Step 1: Change your Microsoft account

Go to accounts.live.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.

Under Account information, click Change next to Password.

Alternatively, you can change your Microsoft account password from your console by following the steps at Change your Microsoft account password.

Note If your downloaded Xbox Live profile doesn’t require a password at sign in (the Remember Password option is turned on), changing your Microsoft account password won’t prevent someone from signing into your Xbox Live profile. In this case, you need to
complete the next step.

Step 2: Require a password to sign in

Remove your Microsoft account password so that your Xbox Live profile can’t be accessed from other consoles. You can do this:

On your computer

On your Xbox console

Computer steps: Remotely require a profile password

Go to My Account.

Under Settings & Preferences, click Xbox 360 Profile Protection.

Sign in with the Microsoft account (email address and password) that is associated with your Xbox Live account.

Select Require Profile Download to require that your profile be redownloaded from Xbox Live, using your Microsoft account and password, before it can be used on a console. Any existing copies of your profile will no longer work, and profile changes or
achievements that are not saved to Xbox Live will be lost.

Console steps: Remotely require a profile password

Sign in to Xbox Live with your account.

Go to Settings, select Account and then select Account Security.

Select Password at Sign In.

Select On All Other Consoles.

If you choose this option, all other consoles will require your Microsoft account password for sign in (or redownloading of your Xbox Live profile).

If you believe your Xbox Live account has been compromised go to Xbox Live account security.

Important Unfortunately, Xbox LIVE customer support cannot reset Microsoft account passwords. If you need to request a Microsoft account password reset, please contact customer support.

rosshay

Heyas all. I fixed this problem a week or so ago, and have returned to say i haven't had a problem since. Quick fix seems to be a change of password to your Microsoft Account, therefore re-syncing the xbox 360 profile to your account. Also note to keep the password 16 characters or lower as anymore won't fit into the 360 sign in. Good luck to you all.

onyxishere

Password protect your Xbox LIVE profile remotely

If your Xbox LIVE profile is downloaded to another console and it’s not password protected or your password becomes comprised, you can remotely remove the password so that your profile can’t be accessed. Here’s how:

Step 1: Change your Microsoft account

If someone else knows your Microsoft account password, change your Microsoft account password. Here’s how:

Go to the Windows Live Sign In and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Under Account information, click Change next to Password.

Alternatively, you can change your Microsoft account password from your console using the steps on this page: Manage your Microsoft account.

Note If your downloaded Xbox LIVE profile doesn’t require a password at sign in (the Remember Password option is On), changing your Microsoft account password won’t prevent someone from signing into your Xbox LIVE profile. In this case,
you need to complete the next step.

Step 2: Require a password to sign in

Remove your Microsoft account password so that your Xbox LIVE profile can’t be accessed from other consoles. Here’s how:

Computer steps: Remotely require a profile password

Go to My Account.
Under Settings & Preferences, click Xbox 360 Profile Protection.
Sign in with the Microsoft account (email and password) that is associated with your Xbox LIVE account.
The number of consoles where a sign-in password is not required is displayed.
Select Protect Profile to require that your profile be redownloaded from Xbox LIVE, using your Microsoft account and password, before it can be used on a console. All existing copies of your profile will no longer work and any profile changes
or achievements not saved to Xbox LIVE will be lost.

Console steps: Remotely require a profile password

Sign in to Xbox LIVE with your account.
Go to Settings, select Account and then select Account Security.
Select Password at Sign In.
Select On All Other Consoles.

This option makes it so that all other consoles require your Microsoft account password for sign in (or redownloading of your Xbox LIVE profile).

If you believe your Xbox LIVE account has been compromised go to Xbox LIVE Account Security.

Changed password, dumped profile on 360, can’t sign in anymore