Does Xbox charge 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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Is changing Xbox gamertag free now?

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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How much does it cost to change Xbox gamertag?

I know changing a gamertag costs literally nothing for xbox (less than a cent). Why do they charge $10? Is there any way to change a gamertag without paying the ridiculous fee?
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Why does Microsoft charge to change gamertag?

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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How do I change my Xbox gamertag?

Via iOS or Android
  1. Launch the Xbox App on your device.
  2. Click on your profile image in the left menu bar.
  3. Select "Customize"
  4. Click "Choose your gamerpic"
  5. To change your gamer tag see the via xbox.com instructions below.
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How To Change Gamertag On Xbox App - Full Guide

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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Can you change your Microsoft name for free?

Unfortunately, you only get ONE free gamertag change. For any additional gamertag changes, the cost is 800 Microsoft points.
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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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Is the Xbox gamertag 12 character limit?

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 long does it take for Xbox gamertag to change?

It may take up to 24 hours for your name to update everywhere.
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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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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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Can a Microsoft account be free?

A Microsoft account is a free account you use to access many Microsoft devices and services, such as the web-based email service Outlook.com (also known as hotmail.com, msn.com, live.com), online apps like Word or Excel for the web, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Windows, or the Microsoft Store.
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Why are Xbox gamertag only 12 characters?

Why do gamertags only support 12 characters? We require at least 3 characters to auto-assign you a suffix and make sure that everybody has an equal chance to have a name they can be proud of. Many older games allowed 16 characters for displaying gamertags.
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How do I get a gamertag for Xbox?

On the console
  1. From the Home screen: If you're not signed in, select Add new. ...
  2. Enter the email address of your Microsoft account and follow the on-screen instructions. If it hasn't already been done, you'll be asked to select a gamertag for the account.
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Can I change back to my old gamertag?

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 sell Xbox Gamertag?

Sorry, but accounts can not be sold. It's against the terms and conditions to sell accounts.
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How many times can I change my Xbox gamertag?

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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Why do I have two gamertags on Xbox?

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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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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How do I change my Xbox gamertag on PC?

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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