Turn on Bluetooth on your PC if your Xbox controller supports Bluetooth
Press and hold the Xbox button on the controller to turn it on
Press and hold the Pair button on the controller until the Xbox button flashes
On your PC, open Settings
Go to Bluetooth & devices
Click Add device
Select Bluetooth
Choose Xbox Wireless Controller from the list
Wait for the connection to complete
For a wired connection, plug the controller into the PC with a USB cable
For a wireless connection, use the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
Install or update the Xbox Accessories app if needed
Update controller firmware in the Xbox Accessories app if prompted