How long does it take to change Xbox username?

It may take up to 24 hours for your name to update everywhere. The display name doesn't change your gamertag. If you want a new gamertag, see How to change your Xbox gamertag.
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Why hasn t my Xbox gamertag changed yet?

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. - There may be an issue with your internet connection causing the communication between your console and the Xbox servers to be disrupted.
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When can I change my Xbox username for free?

"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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What happens when you change your username on Xbox?

After you confirm your new gamertag, the change is reflected across Xbox. You don't need to tell your friends that you've changed it—their friends lists will be updated automatically.
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How often can you change Xbox gamertags?

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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Xbox (Series X, S, One) How to Change Your Name (Gamertag)

Can I change my gamertag twice 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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Can I change my gamertag twice?

Once a gamertag has been changed, you cannot change it again for free. You cannot transfer Microsoft Points from one Xbox Live account to another.
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Will I lose anything 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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Do you lose game progress if you change your gamertag?

Changing your online ID can sometimes cause issues, such as losing game progress, functionality and content. If you're having trouble after changing your online ID, please contact PlayStation Support using the link at the bottom of this page as soon as possible for help with changing back to your original online ID.
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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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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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Does Xbox still charge 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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Can 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.
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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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How do I change my Xbox gamertag?

Via iOS or Android
  1. Launch the Xbox App on your device.
  2. Click on your profile image in the left menu bar.
  3. Select "Customize"
  4. Click "Choose your gamerpic"
  5. To change your gamer tag see the via xbox.com instructions below.
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Does resetting Xbox delete your account?

Factory resetting your Xbox will erase all accounts, settings, saved games, and home Xbox associations from the console. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost.
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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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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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Can I make a new Xbox account and keep my games?

If your console was set as your Home console for the account that you can't access, then you'll still be able to access the games on a new account while using that console. You won't have access to your progress though so you would have to start over.
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How do you get no numbers on your 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 do you 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 rid of two gamertags on Xbox?

Under the "Your Information" section, select "Account Security." Enter your account password if prompted. Scroll down to the "Xbox Profile" section and select "Manage Gamertag." Choose the gamertag that you want to remove and select "Remove."
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Can multiple people have the same gamertag?

Yes, multiple people can share the same gamertag. Any gamertags made after the initial one will have a set of numbers appended to it.
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