Do you lose your gamertag if you cancel Xbox Live?

Nope. If you like your gamertag the way it is, you keep it.
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What happens if I cancel Xbox Live?

You can cancel an Xbox subscription at any time. Turning off recurring billing will stop future charges for a subscription and grant you its benefits until its expiration date.
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When you cancel an Xbox Game Pass, do you lose everything?

When your subscription ends then you will no longer have access to the games you downloaded from GP. It doesn't matter whether you downloaded already or not. When it checks to see if you have a valid digital license it'll fail. You can read about how cancellation/removal works on the official FAQ.
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How long before Xbox gamertag expires?

Gamertag Expiration. You must sign into Xbox Services at least once in a five-year period, otherwise you may lose access to the gamertag associated with your account and that gamertag may become available for use by others.
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Can I change my Xbox Live gamertag without paying?

If you don't like it, you can change it once for free. Here's a way to do it on your Xbox One console: Press the Xbox button on your controller, then select System > Settings > Personalization > My profile > Customize profile.
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Does Xbox still charge to change 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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What happens if you don't pay your Xbox Live?

If you have a subscription that renews automatically, it can become locked if the renewal charge fails. When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits.
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Is gamertag permanent?

All players can take advantage of the new update (the first change is free). If you're an existing player and want to change your gamertag, note that you may lose your previous gamertag permanently.
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Can you get your old Xbox name 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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Is Xbox Live Gold still a thing?

What happened with Xbox Live Gold? Starting September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core. Players will still have access to online console multiplayer, plus they got access to a new collection of over 25 great games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
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How long can an Xbox account be inactive?

If you haven't signed in to your Xbox subscription service for 24 months, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription.
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Am I still paying for Xbox Live?

To see your subscription history and manage an existing subscription on console: Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
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Does closing Microsoft account delete Xbox Live?

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To consider: To delete your Xbox profile, you must close your Microsoft account. There is no way to close your account while maintaining your Xbox profile or gamertag.
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What happens if I cancel my subscription?

Once you complete the cancellation process, automatic payments will stop, and you won't have access to the paid services starting from the next billing cycle. You'll likely be able to use the benefits until the current cycle ends, whereas canceling a free trial usually means you'll lose the benefits immediately.
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How do I cancel my Xbox Live account immediately?

Cancelling a subscription
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
  3. Choose the subscription that you want to manage, and then follow the steps to cancel. If eligible, you may be prompted to initiate a refund for your subscription.
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What is the oldest gamertag?

Neustadter has been with Xbox Live since 2002. He attended the University of Oregon. According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002.
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Are Xbox gamertags free now?

Your first gamertag change is free, regardless of how many changes you made before the update in the past.
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How long can your gamertag be on Xbox One?

Xbox gamertags are limited to a maximum of 12 characters.

These characters are in Unicode format and includes an auto-generated suffix (if the gamertag is already in use).
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Do you lose anything if you cancel Xbox Live?

Canceling your subscription doesn't close your Xbox network account. You keep your GamerTag, saved game files, achievements, and any digital games and downloadable content (DLC) you purchased through the service.
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How to get Xbox Live without paying?

Playing Xbox Live Using the Free 1-Month Trial

Sign into the Xbox LIVE site. Click your profile picture and go to Services & subscriptions. Click "Try Xbox Live Gold for free." If prompted, sign into your account, then add payment information. As long as you cancel before a month passes, you won't be charged.
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How do I reactivate Xbox Live?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.
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Why do I have to pay for a new Xbox gamertag?

When you set up your Xbox, it sets a gamertag for you. 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.
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Does changing gamertag reset stats?

You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies. Parts of those games might not function properly, both online and offline. Your previous online ID(s) may remain visible to you and other players in some places.
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What is a classic gamertag for Xbox?

The classic gamertag is 16 characters long, with a maximum of 15 characters and a null terminator. Similarly, the maximum size of classic gamertag buffer is 16 bytes, including the space for the null terminator. 15 US-ASCII characters and 1-byte null terminator, equals 16 bytes.
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