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Turn on cross-network play in Xbox settings
- Sign in to the Xbox profile you use to play.
- Press the Xbox button and open Settings.
- Go to Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.
- Select View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer.
- Find the cross-network play permission and select Allow. It may be labeled You can join cross-network play. Microsoft’s documentation describes cross-network play as an Xbox account privilege. Microsoft Learn: Client-side use of Xbox services user privileges. A Microsoft community answer provides the example wording. Microsoft Community guidance.
- Return to the game and check its multiplayer or crossplay settings, if it has them.
Xbox Wire also describes managing privacy settings from the console; menu labels may differ from those shown above. Xbox Wire: New Xbox Friends and Followers Experience.
Why crossplay may still not work
The game may not support crossplay
Allowing cross-network play gives the account permission to join supported cross-network sessions; it does not add crossplay to a game that lacks it. Support can depend on the specific title and the other player’s platform. Xbox Support’s relevant page is specifically titled Cross-play between Windows 10 and Xbox One, not a universal compatibility list.
Check the profile and any game-specific setting
- Make sure you changed the permission on the same Xbox profile used in the game.
- Look in the game’s own settings for a crossplay or cross-platform multiplayer option and consult that game’s current support guidance.
- Confirm that the title supports play with the other player’s platform.
A parent or guardian may need to change a managed account
If the account is family-managed and the permission cannot be changed, ask its parent or guardian—the family organizer—to review the Xbox privacy settings. Microsoft documents that a parent or guardian can customize settings for a managed account. Microsoft Learn: Client-side use of Xbox services user privileges.
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What this setting does—and does not do
Cross-network play is an account privacy permission for joining supported sessions with players who are not signed into Xbox services. Enabling it is a settings change; you do not need to buy a product to turn it on. The setting alone cannot establish whether a particular game, console generation, region, or platform pairing supports crossplay, so verify compatibility for the title you want to play.
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- SHARE BUTTON: Seamlessly capture and share content such as screenshots, recordings, and more with the new Share button.
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- PRECISION PERFORMANCE — Stay on target with a hybrid D-pad and textured grips on triggers, bumpers, and back case for improved accuracy and handling.
- SHARE BUTTON: Seamlessly capture and share content such as screenshots, recordings, and more with the new Share button.
- VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY — Connect via USB-C for plug-and-play on console and PC, or quickly pair and switch between supported devices with XBOX Wireless and Bluetooth support.
- BUILT-IN AUDIO SUPPORT — Plug in compatible headsets using the 3.5mm audio jack for direct voice chat and immersive in-game sound.
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