How many letters are in a 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.
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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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How many letters can you have in a Xbox name?

On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows: Gamertags can be up to 12 characters long, including spaces. They can't start with a number.
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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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What is my full Xbox gamertag?

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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Is the Xbox gamertag 12 character limit?

For a 12-character gamertag, we're limited to a 3-digit suffix. For an 11-character gamertag, we're limited to a 4-digit suffix. For 10 characters, a 5-digit limit, and so on.
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How long do Xbox 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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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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Are Xbox gamertags random?

That's because by default you are assigned a random gamertag. Go here to change it https://social.xbox.com/en-us/changegamertag.
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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 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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Can two people have the same Xbox name?

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 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. 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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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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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 your 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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What was the first 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. On October 23, 2015, Neustadter announced via Twitter that after 14.5 years, he was leaving Xbox.
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Why are some Xbox gamertags not allowed?

Note Microsoft can at any time deem a gamertag harmful or inappropriate (even if the “Change gamertag” tool allows it to be created). When we find an offensive or inappropriate gamertag on the Xbox network, it's replaced with a new, automatically generated gamertag.
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Can you get banned for your name on Xbox?

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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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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What does the G stand for on Xbox one?

Your GamerScore (G) is the accumulation of points which are earned by unlocking achievements. GamerScore is a way to track gaming progress and give you bragging rights with your friends. You can see your GamerScore in your Xbox Profile via the Xbox Console Companion App (Windows) or the Xbox App (mobile).
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What symbols can I use in my gamertag?

WEBSITE QUOTE: We offer gamertags in the following alphabets/Unicode scripts: English basic, Latin, Latin extended, Latin extended-A, Hangul, Katakana, Hiragana, CJK Symbols (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), Bengali, Devanagari, Cyrillic, Greek and Thai. These alphabets represent over 200 languages worldwide.
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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 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 did Xbox add numbers to my gamertag?

So if you're playing an old online game on your Xbox console, you'll see your username followed with your tags numbers, just without the hashtag. People also can put numbers in their username because it may be taken.
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