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# Acquire and upload age ratings for a game

> Tutorial for acquiring and uploading age ratings for an XBOX game in Partner Center by using the IARC questionnaire or a ratings certificate.

This article describes how to complete the **Age ratings** page in Partner Center.

Age ratings are classifications that are applied to a game based on the content and functionality. You can apply for age ratings directly in Partner Center by completing the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) questionnaire. You can also upload an age rating certificate, if you already have one. You must ensure you have valid age ratings for all platforms that your game supports.

## Prerequisites

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="XBOX">
    * Enrollment as an XBOX creator. To learn more, see [XBOX Creator Onboarding](/home/onboarding).
    * Active Partner Center account. If you don't have an account yet, contact your XBOX team.
    * Approved Game Concept for your product. To learn more, see [Submit game concepts](/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-game-concepts).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Microsoft Store on Windows">
    * Enrollment as a Microsoft Store developer.
    * Active Partner Center account.
    * To learn more, see [Microsoft Store Developer Platform](https://storedeveloper.microsoft.com/home).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Navigate to the Age ratings page

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard).">
    Sign in to [Partner Center](https://developer.microsoft.com/dashboard).
  </Step>

  <Step title="On the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**.">
    On the **Home** page, select **Apps and games**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="On the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title.">
    On the **Apps and games | Overview** page, select your title. Or, enter your game's name in the search bar and then select your game.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select **Age ratings** from the left navigation pane.">
    Select **Age ratings** from the left navigation pane.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Complete the IARC questionnaire

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the **Age ratings** page">
    [Navigate to the **Age ratings** page](#navigate-to-the-age-ratings-page).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Indicate if you're ready to complete the questionnaire or already have a rating.">
    Indicate if you're ready to complete the questionnaire or already have a rating. If you don't have a rating yet, select **I'm ready to complete the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) questionnaire**. If you already have a rating, skip the following steps and go to [Upload IARC or Global Rating ID Certificates](#use-an-iarc-certificate-id-or-global-rating-id) instead.
  </Step>

  <Step title="In the **App Type** section, select **Game**.">
    In the **App Type** section, select **Game**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="For each category, answer the questions accurately and provide the required i...">
    For each category, answer the questions accurately and provide the required information. If you select **Yes**, you might need to answer some more questions. If you require more information about a question, select the **(i)** icon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="If the game uses ratings obtained directly from a ratings board, select **Yes...">
    If the game uses ratings obtained directly from a ratings board, select **Yes** for this question.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select **Preview ratings**.">
    Select **Preview ratings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the age ratings, then select **Save draft** to complete this section.">
    Review the age ratings, then select **Save draft** to complete this section. If you need to modify your answers, select **Edit** and make your changes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Use an IARC Certificate ID or Global Rating ID

If you already completed the IARC questionnaire for the game elsewhere, you can import your age ratings.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the **Age ratings** page">
    [Navigate to the **Age ratings** page](#navigate-to-the-age-ratings-page)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select **I have already completed the questionnaire for this app elsewhere an...">
    Select **I have already completed the questionnaire for this app elsewhere and have an IARC Certificate ID or Global Rating ID.**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the IARC rating ID or the Global Rating ID (GRID) in **Import ratings**...">
    Enter the IARC rating ID or the Global Rating ID (GRID) in **Import ratings** and select **Search**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="If the game uses ratings obtained directly from a ratings board, select **Yes...">
    If the game uses ratings obtained directly from a ratings board, select **Yes** for this question.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select **Save draft** to complete this section.">
    Select **Save draft** to complete this section. If you need to modify your answers, select **Edit** and make your changes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Upload rating obtained directly from a ratings board

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the **Age ratings** page">
    [Navigate to the **Age ratings** page](#navigate-to-the-age-ratings-page)
  </Step>

  <Step title="If you completed the questionnaire previously, select **Edit**.">
    If you completed the questionnaire previously, select **Edit**. If the questionnaire isn't complete already, [Complete the IARC questionnaire](#complete-the-iarc-questionnaire) or [Use an IARC Certificate ID or Global Rating ID](#use-an-iarc-certificate-id-or-global-rating-id).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select **Yes** in response to the question **Will this game use ratings obtai...">
    Select **Yes** in response to the question **Will this game use ratings obtained directly from a ratings board, and/or will it be distributed on physical media in any region?**
  </Step>

  <Step title="For each ratings board that you obtain a rating directly from, use the dropdo...">
    For each ratings board that you obtain a rating directly from, use the dropdown menu to select an age rating.
  </Step>

  <Step title="If your age rating has addition descriptors, select these descriptors from th...">
    If your age rating has addition descriptors, select these descriptors from the available options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload the age rating certificate in **.pdf** format.">
    Upload the age rating certificate in **.pdf** format.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select **Save draft**.">
    Select **Save draft**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="XBOX">
    <Tip>
      If you have multiple age rating certificates, for example one for PC and one for XBOX consoles, combine these certificates into a single pdf file before uploading.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

After completing this section, you'll be able to see your game's assigned ratings and can continue with the product configuration process.

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Configure Store listings for a game" href="/publishing/game-publishing/tutorial-xbox-managed/how-to-create-a-store-listing" />
</CardGroup>


## Related topics

- [Age ratings](/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/age-ratings.md)
- [How to set age ratings manually](/publishing/game-publishing/how-to/how-to-set-age-ratings.md)
- [XR-017 Title Ratings](/publishing/certification/xr/xr-017.md)
- [XBOX game publishing readiness checklist](/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-game-publishing-readiness-checklist.md)
- [Submit game packages for Final Certification](/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-disc-and-digital-certification.md)