How long do gamertags take to change?

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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How long does it take for a gamertag to change?

It may take up to 24 hours for your name to update everywhere. The display name doesn't change your gamertag.
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Why hasn't my gamertag changed yet?

It may be possible that there is an issue with the gamertag change not being properly processed by the Xbox servers. There are a few potential causes for this: - The Xbox servers may be experiencing high traffic or maintenance, which could cause delays in processing the gamertag change.
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Can you change your Xbox gamertag for free once a year?

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.
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How much does it cost 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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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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How can I change my gamertag twice 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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Why do you need to pay to change your 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 many Microsoft points does it take to change your Xbox Live name?

The cost to change your Xbox gamertag is 800 Microsoft points. This is the same cost each time you change your gamertag, regardless of how many times you have changed it in the past.
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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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When can I change my gamertag for free again?

"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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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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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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When I changed my gamertag it didn't update?

Try restart your Xbox and if it still hasn't changed, I clicked on the change gamertag option and typed my new name in and it swapped it immediately without asking for another payment.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me change my gamertag?

If you receive a message that says a gamertag is unavailable, this means that you'll need to try another. The gamertag that you're trying to create is either inappropriate for the Xbox service or can't be used at this time. After you confirm your new gamertag, the change is reflected across Xbox.
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How long do 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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Does Microsoft give free gamertag changes?

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 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 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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Why is Xbox charging me to change my gamertag?

Every profile takes up server space,which costs money. If gamertag changes were free then nearly everyone would just be changing their tags willy nilly.
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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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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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How do I choose a gamertag?

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

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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How do I delete my old gamertag?

You can not remove a classic Gamertag since some older games rely on the old Gamertag system. Newer games and Xbox One system and Windows 10 will show your new Gamertag.
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