How many Xbox name changes do you have?

Yes, you can change your Xbox gamertag more than once. However, each time you change your gamertag, you must purchase the change with Microsoft points. There is no limit to how many times you can change your gamertag, but each time you do so, the cost is the same.
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How many Xbox name changes do you get?

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 often can you change gamertag for free Xbox?

Your first gamertag change is free, regardless of how many changes you made before the update in the past. Subsequent changes are the same as before ($9.99 USD).
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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 long does it take for Xbox gamertag to change?

It may take up to 24 hours for your name to update everywhere.
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Xbox (Series X, S, One) How to Change Your Name (Gamertag)

Can I change my Xbox gamertag twice?

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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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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How do you get a 15 character gamertag on Xbox?

On Xbox 360

Scroll right to Settings, and then select Profile. 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.
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Can you still make a 15 character gamertag?

Gamertags can be up to 12 characters long, including spaces. They can't start with a number. If you receive a “That name isn't available. Try a different one” message, that means you'll need to create another one.
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How many accounts are allowed on Xbox?

The Xbox One X and Xbox One Series X/S, allows for up to eight accounts to be signed in and used simultaneously.
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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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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 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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How many free gamertag changes do you get?

You did get one free gamer tag change. Sounds like you already used it. Yeah I have had the same problem the system is garbage your "free gamertag change" means you don't take the suggested one you create your own and then you have to pay $10 to change it.
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Does changing your name on Xbox affect games?

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.
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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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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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What gamertags are not allowed?

If the gamertag reports as not allowed it is only because it is blocked on the XBL side for a reason. This is likely due to illegal names (profanity etc), prior abuse with a banned account (spam, cheating), hacked account (closed for security), or that it is taken.
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What is an OG Xbox 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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How much money 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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Is your Xbox gamertag your username?

Your Xbox username is your gamertag.
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What is the oldest Xbox Live gamertag?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002.
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Do you get a free Xbox name change 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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