Can I reuse Xbox gamertag?

Can I keep my existing gamertag? Of course. You can keep your current gamertag with zero change in experience, and no suffix will be attached. Anyone else who chooses the same gamertag as yours will have a suffix added to distinguish them from you.
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Can you have the same Xbox gamertag as someone else?

If multiple people have the same gamertag, the suffix distinguishes them from one another. You can always check your friends' suffix by viewing their profile.
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How do I get my old Xbox gamertag back?

Unfortunately, if someone else has already claimed your original gamertag, you may not be able to get it back unless the person is willing to release it and let you claim it on your account. However, if no one has taken your original gamertag, you can claim it again as long as it follows the Xbox Code of Conduct.
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Can you only change your Xbox gamertag once?

Your new gamertag will be reflected in your profile and you will be able to use it for gaming. If you are unhappy with your new gamertag, you can always change it again and select a different one. However, you will need to purchase the change with Microsoft points each time you do so.
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What are the rules for Xbox gamertags?

Gamertags can be up to 12 characters long, including spaces. They can't start with a number. If you receive a “That name isn't available. Try a different one” message, that means you'll need to create another one.
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How long do Xbox gamertags last?

Per the terms of service, if a person doesn't sign into their Xbox account for 5 years, the tag will be freed up. If a person doesn't sign into their Microsoft account within 2 years, the account will be closed which should also free up the tag.
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What is not allowed in Xbox usernames?

According to the rules set out by Microsoft to make a gamertag valid, it must be between 3 and 12 characters long, cannot contain special characters or double spaces and must start with a letter.
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Can you change your Xbox 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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Does Xbox charge money to change gamertag?

Your Xbox gamertag is created for you the first time you sign in. If you don't like it, you can change it once for free.
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How much does a gamertag cost?

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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What is a OG gamertag?

Like "Cat", "House", "Space" or a single letter. OG is used because being an original user of a platform is usually the only way to get a username like that.
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Can you merge Xbox accounts?

You can't combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but if you have multiple accounts, you can share your Xbox subscription and content on your Xbox One or newer console. To do this, make sure that all of your accounts are on the same Xbox console, and then select that console as your home Xbox.
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How do I get a Xbox gamertag without a number?

How do I not have my number on Xbox Gamertag? 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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Why does my Xbox gamertag have 2 names?

If you change your gamertag and use characters that aren't supported in the old Xbox 360 gamertag or that is more than 15 characters long, that won't change, and you'll end up with two different gamertags.
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What is classic gamertag Xbox?

The classic gamertag is 16 characters long, with a maximum of 15 characters and a null terminator.
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Can I have 2 Xbox profiles?

If you have more than one profile saved to your console, you can switch between profiles from the Home screen: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
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How many times can you change your gamertag on Xbox?

You can only change your Xbox gamertag for free one time if you have already changed your name once before then your going to have to pay if you want to change it again or make another account.
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Is there a way to change your gamertag without paying?

Sorry, but no. Once a gamertag has been changed, you have to pay to change it again.
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How much is 800 Microsoft points?

800 Microsoft Points is equivalent to $10.00 USD. This is the most common denomination for purchasing content from the Xbox Games Store and other Microsoft-based digital stores. Microsoft Points can also be purchased in higher denominations, such as 1600 Points for $20.00 USD or 4000 Points for $50.00 USD.
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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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How to make a gamertag?

How to get one. We'll create a gamertag for you the first time you sign in to the Xbox app. On Start , swipe over to the All apps list, then select Xbox . If you don't like your gamertag, you can change it once for free.
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Are Xbox gamertags random?

That's because by default you are assigned a random gamertag.
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Can you get banned for an inappropriate name on Xbox?

Xbox won't target specific names for discriminatory reasons. Each action we take is issued only after a thorough investigation determines that the content is offensive on the Xbox network. Note If your name is enforced against, this is likely because of its similarities to common inappropriate words or phrases.
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Is your Xbox gamertag your username?

Your Xbox username is your gamertag.
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