If you have Discord Nitro, you can redeem your included Xbox Game Pass code directly from Discord in a few minutes, here’s how to get your 25-character code and activate it on your Microsoft account. This guide walks you through finding the code in Discord, redeeming it online or on an Xbox console, and what to expect from your starter edition perk.
How to redeem your Xbox Game Pass code from Discord
Discord Nitro subscribers get a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to a rotating library of games on PC and console. The code is tied to your Discord account, but you’ll need to claim it and then redeem it through Microsoft’s systems. Below are the exact steps to go from Discord to playing your first Game Pass title.
Step 1: Find your code in Discord's gift inventory
Your Xbox Game Pass code lives in Discord’s gift inventory, which is only accessible through the desktop app. From there, select “Gift Inventory” in the left sidebar, you’ll see your Xbox Game Pass code listed as a 25-character alphanumeric string. Copy it or keep the window open while you move to the next step.
Make sure you’re logged into the Discord account that has an active Nitro subscription. If you don’t see the code, double-check that your Nitro is active and that you’re using the desktop app, not the browser version.
Step 2: Redeem your code online at redeem.Microsoft.com
Once you have the 25-character code, open a web browser and go to the Microsoft redemption portal. Sign in with the Microsoft account where you want the Xbox Game Pass subscription to be applied, this is important because the subscription will be tied to that account, and you’ll need it to access games on PC or console.
- Visit redeem.microsoft.com and sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Enter the 25-character code in the provided field.
- Click “Next” and review the details, then confirm the redemption.
- Follow any prompts to complete the process, and you’ll see a confirmation screen.
After redemption, the starter edition will be active on your Microsoft account. You can now download the Xbox app on Windows or head to your console to start playing.
Step 3: Alternatively, redeem your code on an Xbox console
If you prefer using your Xbox console, you can redeem the code there instead of online. This method is just as straightforward and takes about a minute.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Navigate to the “Store” tab, then select “Redeem” or “Redeem code.”
- Enter the 25-character code using the on-screen keyboard.
- Confirm the redemption, and the starter edition will be added to your account.
Make sure you’re signed in to the Microsoft account you want to use before redeeming. If you’re prompted to add a payment method, you can skip it, this promotion doesn’t require one.
Important details about your Xbox Game Pass perk
This is a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass, not a full Ultimate subscription. It includes access to a library of over 50 PC and console games and gives you ten hours of cloud gaming. Keep in mind that some promotions from Discord are intended for new Xbox Game Pass subscribers, so if you’ve had Game Pass before, you might not be eligible. Also, the code must be redeemed before it expires, check the date in Discord’s gift inventory to avoid losing it.
You’ll need a Microsoft account to redeem and use the code, and the subscription will be tied to that account. If you want to switch accounts later, you’ll have to redeem it on the account you actually plan to use. Once active, you can browse the game library, install titles, and play on both PC and console, just remember that cloud gaming hours are limited to ten for this starter edition.
If you ever want to make Discord show what game you're playing, you can connect your Xbox account to Discord and enable activity status, this works with Game Pass titles and many other games you play through the Microsoft ecosystem.
