How much does it cost to change your gamertag?

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.) There are several reasons why you would change your gamertag, personal preference being the most common.
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How can I change my 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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Why does Microsoft charge you 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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Can you ever change your gamertag?

Select your Xbox profile (or select Choose a profile and sign in to your account). 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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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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Does changing Gamertag cost money?

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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How do you get more than 12 characters on Xbox gamertag?

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 to change gamertag?

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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Why can't I change my gamertag for free?

Gamertag system details

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's a good gamertag for a girl?

Some cool options might be something like LlamaQueen or RoyaleRogue. You could also blend your personality with aspects of the game, creating girl gamertags like PixelPioneer or StealthyStrategist. Ultimately, your gamer girl username should reflect your gaming style and be as legendary as your in-game adventures.
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Will my gamertag become available if I delete my Microsoft account?

After the 60 day waiting period the Microsoft Account will be permanently closed. The Microsoft Account closure doesn't promise that the GamerTag will be available after the 60 day waiting period. For any other information in regards to account closure check out this link: How to close your Microsoft account.
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Can I use Xbox points to change gamertag?

You can use your existing Microsoft points balance or purchase additional points to complete the purchase. After the purchase is complete, your new gamertag will be reflected in your profile and you will be able to use it for gaming.
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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 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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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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Why are Xbox gamertags so short?

It's due to a new gamertag change they did awhile back. You can still run a 15 character gamertag, it'll only show up on games that don't support the new gamertag change (Which is about 99% of games).
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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 can't you change your gamertag back?

The problem is this MS made a new policy a couple months ago where any new gamertags including changes in gamertags have a limit of 12 characters. The old gamertag is 14 characters so this is why it is not available for you to change your gamertag back.
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Why can't I change my Xbox 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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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 someone steal your identity on Xbox?

Account theft can lead to financial fraud, identity theft, a violation of personal privacy, and other avenues of fraud outside of the Xbox network. We don't tolerate any use of other people's accounts, or any attempts to steal a Microsoft account or someone's personal info.
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How do you find someone on Xbox without gamertag?

The one way to add a friend on the Xbox network without knowing their gamertag is to use the Suggested Friends option on your Xbox One or in the Windows Xbox app. This option provides you with a list of followers and friends of friends you may want to connect with.
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