Can I change my gamertag twice for free?

Info about changing your gamertag If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. This is regardless of whether we created it for you automatically when you first signed up for Xbox (meaning you didn't choose it yourself) or if you created your own gamertag at signup.
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Can you change your gamertag multiple times?

Yes, you can change your Xbox gamertag more than once. However, each time you change your gamertag, you must purchase the change with Microsoft points. There is no limit to how many times you can change your gamertag, but each time you do so, the cost is the same.
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How many free name changes on Xbox one?

However, if you are referring to the gamer tag on your Xbox account, you only have 1 free gamer tag change promotion but the next time you change your gamer tag, it will cost you 9.99 USD. Thank you for your time.
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Does it still cost money to change gamertag?

This is why you are allowed one free gamertag choice; the "change" is just you setting the gamertag you really want. Additional gamertag changes are not free — they cost $9.99 apiece. (If you don't have a credit card associated with your account, you will need to enter the details to complete the transaction.)
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Can you change your gamertag for free every year?

Note After changing your gamertag once, all future gamertag changes require a fee (cost varies by region and currency).
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Why does Microsoft make you pay to change gamertag?

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It's like the other games online, they require a payment to change the username or gamertag. We are only given a free change once. I believe this is to limit the abuse of changing gamertag and to not keep on changing it to allow other users claim their preferred gamertag.
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Why can't you change your gamertag back?

The problem is this MS made a new policy a couple months ago where any new gamertags including changes in gamertags have a limit of 12 characters. The old gamertag is 14 characters so this is why it is not available for you to change your gamertag back.
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Will I lose everything if I change my gamertag?

You will still have access to all of your games and previous content designated to that profile. Your console will still recognize your profile, just with a new Gamertag. It may have you re-download the profile for the new Gamertag to take effect.
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How do you get more than 12 characters on Xbox gamertag?

In the newest versions of the Xbox since the 360 it's only possible to get a gamertag with a 12-character limit. This rule is applied to all consoles such as Xbox One, Xbox Series X etc. The only possible way of getting a 15-character Xbox gamertag is if you have access to an Xbox 360.
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How do I get a gamertag without a number?

The number next to your gamertag indicates that someone else picked that gamertag before you did. In order to not have a number next to your gamertag you need to pick a gamertag that no one else has.
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What is classic gamertag Xbox?

The classic gamertag you are referring to is how your name is displayed on older games destroyer1618 as in your example. Your new gamertag would be destroyer#1618. As per the new system. The reason being is older games don't support symbols. So the classic gamertag is destroyer1618.
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How long do you have to wait for a name change on Xbox?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs. I've changed mine a couple of times and it has been pretty much instant. With the Xbox having problems yesterday this could be a factor of why it hasn't changed.
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How do you create a second gamertag?

Microsoft only allows for the use of one gamertag per Microsoft account, so to make a brand new gamertag separate from the others you would need to create a brand new Microsoft account/email address.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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How much is 800 Microsoft points?

800 Microsoft points is equal to approximately $10 USD. Microsoft points are a virtual currency used to purchase content from the Xbox Live Marketplace, Zune Marketplace, and Games for Windows Marketplace. It is also used to purchase Xbox Live Gold memberships and for Xbox Live Arcade games.
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Why is Xbox charging me to change my gamertag?

Every profile takes up server space,which costs money. If gamertag changes were free then nearly everyone would just be changing their tags willy nilly.
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Does deleting Microsoft account delete gamertag?

I'm afraid the only way to remove the gamertag is to complete close the microsoft account associated with your email, which I guess you don't want to do. My suggestion would be to set him up a new gamertag on the correct email address and have him start again.
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Will my gamertag become available if I delete my Microsoft account?

After the 60 day waiting period the Microsoft Account will be permanently closed. The Microsoft Account closure doesn't promise that the GamerTag will be available after the 60 day waiting period. For any other information in regards to account closure check out this link: How to close your Microsoft account.
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Why is my gamertag not allowed?

In order for a Gamertag to be valid, it must be at least three characters long but no more than 12 characters long. They also cannot contain special characters, and must start with a letter. Consecutive spaces are also prohibited.
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Why does fortnite show my Xbox name?

When playing on a console, your Display Name in Fortnite will always be the online ID assigned to that platform. However, when you play crossplay through Epic Games, your friends on any platform can see your Epic Games account as long as it's connected to that console's services.
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How do I change my Microsoft gamertag on my computer?

How to Change Xbox Gamertag on PC
  1. Access the change your gamertag page on any browser.
  2. Sign in with the appropriate Microsoft account.
  3. Enter the new gamertag and click Check Availability.
  4. If the gamertag is available, the user will get a preview.
  5. Click Change Gamertag.
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