Download the Xbox app on your phone

Once you have an Xbox account, download the free Xbox app. This will make setting up the console much easier. While you can set up an Xbox Series X/S console without a phone, using the app streamlines the whole process of logging in and setting up things like language, location, and internet settings. Plus, after you have it all set up, the app can be used to message friends, send invites, chat in parties, etc.