How long does it take Xbox to change your name?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs.
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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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How do I confirm my name change on Xbox?

Select My profile > Customize profile, and then select your current gamertag. Under Choose your new gamertag, enter the gamertag that you want in the available text box, and then select Check availability.
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What happens when you change your name 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 do u get a free name change on Xbox?

Info about changing your gamertag

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

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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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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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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Can people see your real name on Xbox?

Your chosen gamertag is always visible. Real names are hidden by default but can be shared and unshared in the Privacy & online safety settings.
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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 much does it cost to change your name on Xbox?

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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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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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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How do I change my Xbox name on the app?

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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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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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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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 do I have two Xbox gamertags?

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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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 to get 10,000 points in Microsoft Rewards?

Here are four tips to get you started:
  1. Look for limited-time events – these offer Microsoft points when you participate!
  2. Complete in-game objectives – explore the features and complete tasks to get rewarded.
  3. Participate in multiplayer competitions – use your gaming skills to win bonus points.
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How many Microsoft Points is $100?

Remember that 1,000 points are roughly equivalent to $1. If you plan to purchase Microsoft gift cards, earning more points unlocks discounts on these cards. For example, a $5 gift card can be earned with 5,000 points, but you can claim a $100 gift card for about 91,000 points.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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