Why I can't play multiplayer

Hey Oscar -

What game are you trying to play? Is it all games or particular ones? And when did you activate your Xbox Live? Sometimes it can take a bit for the system to register your Gold status.

Let us know.

My sincerest apologies just to clarify:

"Just as Xbox Ambassador | Volunteer Moderator StuartATrueRed said, you will need to have either an active Xbox Game Pass Core or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to activate the multiplayer feature on your account if you're playing games on Xbox Consoles."

Best Regards,
Darhyl

Hi there! My name is Darhyl and I’d be more than happy to help you with your query.

I'm sorry you are experiencing this with your Multiplayer error.

If I may ask, may I have the exact error message upon attempting to play multiplayer games?

Just as Xbox Ambassador | Volunteer Moderator StuartATrueRed said, you will need to have either an active Xbox Game Pass Core or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to activate the multiplayer feature on your account if you're playing games on Xbox app Windows PC.

However, if you have an active Xbox subscription yet you are still unable to play online multiplayer and receiving an error message regarding you need to manage your Xbox settings, kindly try to follow the instructions according to the official Xbox website: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help...e-online-safety-and-privacy-settings-xbox-one

"Sign in to your Microsoft account at Xbox.com.
Select your gamertag, and then select the More actions button (…).
Select Xbox settings, and then select Privacy & online safety. Because you’re accessing sensitive info, you might have to enter your password or PIN.

Select either the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 devices Online Safety tab or the Privacy tab.

Review the current settings and update all of the options as "Allow" and "Everyone", and then select Submit to save the changes.

Note: You must select Submit at the bottom of the page before leaving or switching to another tab. If you don't submit the changes before you move to the other tab, your changes won't be saved."

If you're unable to access the Xbox privacy settings, this can only mean that your account is a child account. A child account can't manage its own privacy settings. You will need an adult account to help you with that. Please take your time and let us know the results.

Thank you for your kindness and understanding! Please feel free to let me know if you need anything else.

Best Regards,
Darhyl

I'm having the exact same problem but with "connection issues" if you can even call it that. My connection to Xbox and my isp is crystal clear. And my XBL does not expire until a year from now but for some reason, I can do everything on my Xbox
except for anything that revolves around multiplayer. On games like warframe it says stuff about DNS. And on destiny it just outright says connect to Xbox live to play.

Are you on PC or Xbox? What games are you trying to play online multiplayer on? Don't forget, you have to have a subscription to play online multiplayer on Xbox. Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate will give you access to online multiplayer on Xbox.