Why does my Xbox gamertag have hashtag numbers?

If a gamertag is already taken, a suffix with numbers is attached to differentiate you from other people with the same gamertag.
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How do I get rid of hashtag numbers on Xbox?

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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What is the hashtag next to Xbox name?

If you're assigned a suffix, the # symbol and suffix appear everywhere except in friends lists. You don't see suffixes of friends in your friends list, and they don't see yours in their friends list. Your suffix may also appear in games that support the modern gamertag system so that everybody knows who's who.
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Why did Microsoft add numbers to my username?

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The numbers are given if you're using a gamertag that is already in use on the servers or if you use special characters. The only way to not have the numbers is to change your tag to something no one else is using.
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What are Xbox tags?

A gamertag is your alter ego in the Xbox world. It's the name that will appear in the top right corner of your screen in-game, and to other players when using the multiplayer environment. It's also the name that appears in the top corner of the Xbox App.
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What is not allowed in Xbox usernames?

Xbox's terms are very simple in what they allow people to use in a gamertag with these being letters, numbers and spaces – no special characters are allowed, and you should avoid using anything that is likely to cause offence to others.
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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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Can a username have numbers?

Usernames can contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and periods (.). Usernames cannot contain an ampersand (&), equals sign (=), underscore (_), apostrophe ('), dash (-), plus sign (+), comma (,), brackets (<,>), or more than one period (.)
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How many times can I change my Xbox gamertag?

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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What does a Microsoft username look like?

Your user ID is the unique email address that was created for you to use when you sign in to Microsoft 365. A user ID may look similar to the following: [email protected].
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How do you change the hashtag on Xbox?

How to change you Xbox gamertag on a console
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the smart guide, and go to Profile & System.
  2. Select the profile you want to change.
  3. Got to My Profile and then to Customise Profile.
  4. Go to Choose your new gamertag and enter your new choice, then hit Check availability.
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How do you get a cool gamertag on Xbox?

Try making a play on your first name, last name, or nickname, such as a pun or a reference to a fictional character with a similar name. For example, if your name is Carl Benson, you could try something like CarliB (a play on Cardi B).
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Can I change my Xbox 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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What is the Xbox user name?

A gamertag is your alter ego in the Xbox world. It's made from an alias, an optional avatar or picture (called a gamerpic), and a bit of info to represent you when you're playing games and sharing with other people in the Xbox community.
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How do I stop someone from using my hashtag?

Follow the simple steps below.
  1. Go to Moderation tab.
  2. On the Exclude users field, check the owner ID you want to exclude.
  3. Then click Save Changes button. Done!
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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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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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What not to put in a username?

Never include personal information

Along with obvious identifiers like your name and phone number, avoid using any other personal information like your address, social security number, or birthday.
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Is a username your real name?

Typically no. The username may be made up from your real name. For example if an account is for Thomas Sullivan Magnum, it might be TSMAGNUM or even TomSMagnum. If usernames are assigned, they often follow a pattern based on the person's name.
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Should your username be your real name?

If you do have some ambitions to make any career online, I recommend you to use the nick name. If you use your real name already and wish to maintain your social profile in the most regular way then just continue to use it. Most of the people online are using their real names, and this is ment to be this way.
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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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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 a cool gamer name?

50 cool gaming names
  • Blaze.
  • Venom.
  • Phoenix.
  • Fury.
  • Shadow.
  • Storm.
  • Ace.
  • Nova.
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