How do I make my Xbox gamertag longer than 12 letters?

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 you still get a 15 character gamertag?

We updated new Xbox gamertags to support a 12-character max, Unicode-based name of your choice, with an auto-generated suffix if the gamertag is shared. We offer 13 different alphabets for gamers, which support more than 200 languages worldwide. Note Existing gamertags remain unchanged with no suffix.
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How do I get rid of extra numbers on my Xbox gamertag?

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 long can your name be on Xbox?

On Xbox 360: Gamertags can be up to 15 characters long, including spaces. They can't start with a number. On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows: Gamertags can be up to 12 characters long, including spaces.
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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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How to make your gamertag over 12 letters on Xbox! [EASY]

What is a OG 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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Why can my gamertag only be 12 characters?

Replies (1)  If you can change it on a 360, you should still be able to use the old system that allowed 15 characters. Otherwise, there is no way to make it longer unless Microsoft changes the policy again in the future. The limit was shortened to make room for the sugfix that is added when people use the same tag.
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How do you get a 15 character 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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How do you change your Xbox name to 15 characters?

Change your gamertag

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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What is a 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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What characters are allowed in 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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How many times can I change my 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 you get banned for gamertag?

Gamertag Bans

Microsoft doesn't tolerate racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive language in gamertags. Microsoft will give you a free chance to change your gamertag if it gets reported. If you don't comply, your gamertag will be banned.
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How do I get a unique gamertag?

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 long until a gamertag expires?

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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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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Do you get a free name change on Xbox every year?

“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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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 much does it cost to change Xbox 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 your Xbox gamertag your username?

Your Xbox username is your gamertag.
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Does Xbox give you a gamertag?

We'll create a gamertag for you the first time you sign in to the Xbox app.
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How long does it take to change Xbox username?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs. I've changed mine a couple of times and it has been pretty much instant. With the Xbox having problems yesterday this could be a factor of why it hasn't changed.
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Can you get Gran Turismo on Xbox?

Amazon.com: Gran Turismo For Xbox One.
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How do I change the name under my gamertag Xbox?

In case you mean your Xbox gamertag, you can change it here: https://social.xbox.com/ChangeGamerTag Your Microsoft account name can be changed here: https://account.microsoft.com/profile I hope you find this reply helpful to your inquiry.
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