How do I find my Xbox gamer tag?

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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How do I recover my Xbox account?

Can't sign in?
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in.
  2. 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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How do I find my Xbox Live ID?

Where is my Xbox live ID
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.
  3. Your Console ID is second in the list displayed.
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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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What should my Xbox gamertag be?

Start with your actual name or nickname.
  • For example, if your name is Carl Benson, you could try something like CarliB (a play on Cardi B). ...
  • You could also add some stylized characters, such as X's or numbers, in or around your name. ...
  • Keep in mind that anyone you play on Xbox Live will be able to see your name.
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Is your Xbox gamertag your username?

Your Xbox username is your gamertag.
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Are all 4 letter Xbox gamertags taken?

Gamertags are also used on other services so just because it might show as available on xbox live it could be being used somewhere else. 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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Can I use my old 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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How many times can you change your Xbox gamertag without paying?

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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Do Xbox usernames expire?

Last year, Microsoft announced that gamertags will expire after 5 years of no use.
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How do I find out my Microsoft account name and password?

If you forgot your Microsoft account password, follow these steps.
  1. Select Reset password below. ...
  2. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype name you use to sign in then select Next.
  3. We'll ask where you'd like to get your verification code and select Next.
  4. Type the requested information and select Send code.
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How can I find my Microsoft account?

Look up your username using your security contact phone number or email address. Request a security code to be sent to the phone number or email you used. Enter the code and select Next. When you see the account you're looking for, select Sign in.
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How old is my Xbox One?

The manufacturing date is printed on the serial number label on the bottom of the Xbox.
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Can I recover an old Xbox Live account?

Recover via Email or Phone: On the Xbox website, there should be an option to recover your account using your email address or phone number. If you have access to the email address associated with the account, you can request a password ***** or account recovery link to be sent to that email.
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How do I recover my old Microsoft account?

If you no longer have access to your account security information (phone/email) to check for a password change/recovery, unfortunately your only option is to fill out the account recovery form; https://account.live.com/acsr You will have to provide enough information to prove account ownership.
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How many times can you change Xbox gamertag?

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 I change my gamertag for free?

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 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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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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Can you have the same Xbox gamertag as someone else?

Yes, multiple people can share the same gamertag.
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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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What is an OG Xbox 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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What was the original Xbox gamertag?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002. Neustadter picked the Gamertag in the early stages of Xbox Live as an abbreviation for his first name.
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What gamertags are 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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