No. The code is only required once per PC (or after you manually sign out, reset the app, or reinstall Windows). After successful linking, the Xbox app will remember your PC.

With your PC linked, go to the tab in the Xbox app. Click Install on any game. You can choose the installation drive – even external USB drives work.

If you haven’t already, download the Xbox app from the Microsoft Store or the official Xbox website. Once installed, launch it.

Remote Play allows you to stream games from your Xbox console to your PC.

By following this guide, you'll be well on your way to enjoying an enhanced gaming experience on your PC with your Xbox console. Happy gaming!

A Microsoft sign-in page will appear. Enter the email and password associated with your Xbox profile or Game Pass subscription. If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, you will also need to enter a verification code from your authenticator app, email, or SMS.

Add-WindowsPackage -Online -PackagePath "XboxIdentityProvider.cab" Register-XboxDevice -DeviceName "YourPCName"

If you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can play Xbox games without installing them via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

“Let’s get you set up. Go to www.xbox.com/pcsetup and enter this code:”

Now close this article, launch the Xbox app, and enter that code. Your next gaming session is just a few clicks away.

www.xbox.com/pcsetup