How do I find my Microsoft gamertag?

If you're already signed in on an Xbox console, look in the upper-left corner of the Home screen. You should see your gamertag, name, and the email that's used to sign in rotating there. If you don't see your email address displayed, this setting may be disabled.
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Where is my gamertag located?

You can see your gamertag and gamerscore on your Xbox home screen. In the Windows Xbox app, click on your gamerpic, or log in to Xbox.com to see your gamertag.
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How do I recover my gamertag?

You could try to recover your account through this link https://account.live.com/username/recover using your gamertag or phone number that might have been attached to your original account. Before you begin, make sure that you sign out the account that's currently signed in to https://account.microsoft.com website.
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How to get your gamertag?

I DON'T REMEMBER MY GAMERTAG
  1. Go to Xbox.com.
  2. Sign in with the email address of your Microsoft Account.
  3. Your gamertag will appear in the top right corner of the screen.
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Can you look up Xbox gamertags?

Use Xbox Live search: You can try searching for your friend using the Xbox Live search function. Go to the Friends tab on your Xbox dashboard, select "Find Someone," and enter their gamertag. If they are still using the same gamertag, you should be able to find them.
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What is my Xbox username and 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. 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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Why is my old gamertag still showing?

If your gamertag uses non-Latin-based characters, your previous gamertag will continue to appear for older, classic experiences, such as some games and Xbox websites, while your new gamertag will appear on modern experiences, such as your Xbox console and the Xbox apps for PC and mobile.
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Is gamertag a username?

Gamertags are used for Microsoft accounts only. If you view your Microsoft account online, you will see your Gamertag as your account name, not Minecraft Username. Any purchase information and account settings tied to your Microsoft account will display your Gamertag.
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How do you get a 15 letter gamertag on Xbox?

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 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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Can I recover my Microsoft account with my gamertag?

You can try all the emails you remember or if you had a phone number attached to the account, you can use that too. Sadly, an account cannot be recovered with the gamertag alone. Also, you could try alternative methods to recover your account here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...
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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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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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How rare is a 4 letter gamertag?

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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Is Xbox gamertag free?

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. Rostom L.
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Does Xbox give you a random gamertag?

That's because by default you are assigned a random gamertag. Go here to change it https://social.xbox.com/en-us/changegamertag. Please note you can only change it for the first time for free, after that it costs $10.
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What does a username look like?

Your username can be your email address, name, or nickname. Usernames can incorporate spaces, numbers, and certain special characters such as periods (.), hyphens (-), apostrophes ('), underscores (_), and the @ sign.
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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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What is an original gamertag?

Kinda one of those gamertags created on the Original Xbox. Like: Computer, PC, Geek, Tom, Sam. All those kind of tags that have no xX or numbers in it or anything like that.
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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 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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Does changing your gamertag reset everything?

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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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 does my gamertag have numbers?

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 characters can you use for Xbox gamertag?

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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