How to Appear Offline on Xbox Series X or S
Sometimes you might want to be undisturbed while playing online and don’t want to be messaged by people on your friend list. Here’s how to appear offline on Xbox Series X or S.
Press the glowing middle button of your Xbox Series X or S controller. Scroll all the way to the right to Profile and System. Select your username. Scroll down to Appear online. Press A. Scroll down to Appear Offline and and again, select it by pressing A. Your online presence is now invisible to other users.
How to Change Your Status on Xbox Series X or S
If you’d rather show as online but don’t wish to be disturbed, you can also change your status to Do Not Disturb which means you won’t receive any notifications, messages, or invites until you’ve switched it off. It’s particularly useful when you’re watching a film and don’t wish to be disturbed. Here’s how to do it.
Press the glowing middle button of your Xbox Series X or S controller. Scroll all the way to the right to Profile and System. Select your username. Scroll down to Appear online. Press A. Scroll down to Do not disturb and press A again.
How to Appear Offline on the Xbox Mobile App
It’s possible to use the Xbox mobile app to switch your account to Appear Offline, providing you have your console and phone linked together. Here’s how to do it.
On the Xbox mobile app, tap your username picture. Tap Appear Offline. Your profile has now been switched to appearing offline so no one can see your online presence.
How to Appear Online on Xbox Series X or S
If you want to switch back to appearing online on your Xbox Series X or S, the process is just as simple as before. Here’s what to do.
Press the glowing middle button of your Xbox Series X or S controller. Scroll all the way to the right to Profile and System. Press A to select your username. Scroll down to Appear offline. Press A again. Scroll down to Appear online and press A.
Why It’s Useful to Appear Offline
Wondering why you might want to appear offline? Here are some scenarios where it’s convenient.
You’re playing a difficult part of a game. If you’re trying to complete a hard part of a game, you don’t want to be disturbed and potentially make a mistake. You’re watching a movie or streaming service. If you’re watching a movie rather than playing a game, you won’t want to be disturbed by constant game invites. You want some alone time. Sometimes, it’s nice to take a step back and take some time out for yourself in an always-on world.
