Fix Error 0x80BD0006 when connecting or using Xbox Live features

Error Code 0x80BD0006 has been reported by some Xbox One users when trying to connect to Xbox Live on a PC running Windows 11/10. It may also occur with certain Xbox Series models when using Xbox Live features. Several things can cause the error, including incorrect billing information, a corrupted profile, and network problems. In case you are experiencing the same problem, this post will assist you in resolving it.

How to Fix Xbox Error 0x80BD0006

Here are some solutions that can fix Xbox Error 0x80BD0006:

Check the Xbox Live status
Remove your Gamertag profile and re-add it
Update your billing details

1] Check the Xbox Live status

It’s possible that this error is caused by a temporary Xbox connectivity problem. Therefore, before trying any other solutions, you may want to check the Xbox Live status. To do this, go to the Xbox Status page and make sure all services are functioning properly. If you are unable to connect or use Xbox Live features even though you have all green status for all services, you can try the next solution.

2] Remove your Gamertag profile and re-add it

If your Gamertag profile is corrupted, you will need to remove, redownload, and then re-add your Gamertag profile to your gaming device. Below is how you can do this.

On your controller, press the Xbox button to open the guide.
Next, go to Profile & system > Settings > Account.
Select the Remove accounts option under the Account section.
Find and select the account you wish to remove.
Click Remove to confirm the action.
When finished, click Close.

The corrupted profile has now been deleted from your gaming device. You will need to download and re-add your profile now by following the steps below:

Press the Xbox button once again.
From the Profile & system menu, select Add new.
Log in to your Microsoft account using your email address or phone number.
Then type in your password.
Go through the privacy statement summary, and then click Next.
Then select your preferences for sign-in and security.
View your Xbox profile and then select Next.
Select your color, then click Next.
On your Xbox controller, press the Home button to get to the Home screen.
From the Home screen, select your Gamertag and click Sign in

3] Update your billing details

It is possible to experience errors if your billing information is incorrect. If you change banks, credit or debit cards, or have failed your payment several times, this may occur. Therefore, if you have any issues with Xbox Live, you can verify that your account is active by checking your billing information and payment options.

If you want to update your payment method or billing address online for PC or Xbox, follow these steps:

Go to the Microsoft account page.
Click on Sign in to update your payment method.
Navigate to Payment & billing.
Select Payment options or Address book based on your needs.
Then, follow the steps to add/update your payment information.

Adding a new address and setting it as your default address is the only way to change your default billing address. The following steps will help you add or update a payment option on your Xbox console:

Press the Xbox button on your console.
Click on Profile & system > Settings > Account > Payment & billing, and then select your payment option.
Click on Add a payment option.
Select your payment option.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

If you want to remove payment options for a subscription, you must create a new payment option that can be edited. Steps for removing payment options on the Xbox console include: