How do I create a custom gamertag?

Scroll right to Settings, and then select Profile. Select Edit Profile > Gamertag > Enter New Gamertag. Enter a new gamertag (up to 15 characters) into the space that's provided, and then select Done. If the gamertag you entered is already taken, you'll be prompted to try another gamertag.
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How do I customize my gamertag?

Press the Xbox button on your controller, then select System > Settings > Personalization > My profile > Customize profile. Select your gamertag, then select it again to type a new gamertag or select one from the suggested list.
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How do I make my gamertag unique?

There's no rule that your name has to make sense. In fact, the more random your name, the less likely that it's already taken. Try combining two words that have no connection or using a random adjective to describe a word you happen to like. The more creative, the better!
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How do you get a 15 character 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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Can I make my gamertag more than 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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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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How do you make a custom gamertag on Xbox?

Select your Xbox profile (or select Choose a profile and sign in to your account). Select My profile > Customize profile, and then select your current gamertag. Under Choose your new gamertag, enter the gamertag that you want in the available text box, and then select Check availability.
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How do I create a 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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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 My gamertag my username?

Your Xbox username is your gamertag.
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How do I get my old 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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Are gamertag change free now?

Your first gamertag change is free, regardless of how many changes you made before the update in the past. Subsequent changes are the same as before ($9.99 USD).
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What are the rules for Xbox gamertags?

What is a valid Xbox Gamertag? 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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What is a gamertag generator?

Think of it as a name generator specifically designed for gamers. It's a tool that helps you come up with a unique gamertag that resonates with you. Whether you're into puns, special characters, or just want a good gamertag that's easy to remember, a gamertag generator can help.
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How many letters can you have in a gamertag?

There are just so many better gamertags I can think of that exceeds the 12 character limit.
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What is the classic gamertag?

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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Why is my gamertag not allowed?

If the gamertag reports as not allowed it is only because it is blocked on the XBL side for a reason. This is likely due to illegal names (profanity etc), prior abuse with a banned account (spam, cheating), hacked account (closed for security), or that it is taken.
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Why are there numbers after my gamertag?

For newer accounts and Gamertag changes, when you pick a username, you will get some numbers on the end. This was because many Gamertag were already taken and it was harder to make or change your Gamertag. This new system means that there is a higher chance of you getting the name you want.
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What is the oldest Xbox gamertag?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002.
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Can I sell my Xbox gamertag?

Sorry, but accounts can not be sold. It's against the terms and conditions to sell accounts.
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How do you tell if a gamertag is a dupe?

There is a way to check if the gamertags are duplicated here are the steps.
  1. https://gamerdvr.com/
  2. Search up the gamertag that you think is a duplicated tag.
  3. If the profile picture doesn't match the picture as if you were to search it up on xbox, it is a duplicated tag.
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Are 4 character gamertags rare?

Available four letter tags are extremely rare so if you are getting numbers at the end then it is being used somewhere in the system.
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Why are Xbox gamertags so short?

According to Microsoft's FAQ, the reason for its gamertag update was to introduce the number suffix system (a little like Discord's). This allows players to pick any name they like along with a "subtle" suffix of a few numbers if the name is already taken, with the focus remaining on the name itself.
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