Why is Microsoft charging 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 do I change my Microsoft 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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Does it still cost money to change 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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How much does it cost to change your Minecraft gamertag?

You can change your username as many times as you want for free, but remember that you can only do so once every 30 days.
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Is the first gamertag change free?

Your first gamertag change is free, regardless of how many changes you made before the update in the past.
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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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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 many times can you change your Minecraft username for free?

The only time you will see your Minecraft Username is in-game and in your Minecraft account settings. You will still be able to view and change your Minecraft: Java Edition Username as usual on www.minecraft.net. Just navigate to your profile information." Note: You can only change your username once every 30 days.
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Can you use Microsoft points to change gamertag?

There are a few things to consider when using Microsoft Points to change your gamertag: There is a fee of 800 Microsoft Points for a one-time gamertag change. Once a gamertag has been changed, you cannot change it again for free. You cannot transfer Microsoft Points from one Xbox Live account to another.
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Does changing your Xbox gamertag change your Minecraft username?

If you want to change the game's username, it's necessary to change the Xbox account's Gamertag, as there is no other way.
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How many free gamertag changes do you get on Xbox?

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. Thank you for your time. I hope you have a great day!
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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 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 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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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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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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How many times can I change my Xbox gamertag?

You can only change your Xbox gamertag for free one time if you have already changed your name once before then your going to have to pay if you want to change it again or make another account.
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How do I unlink my gamertag from my Microsoft account?

It is not possible to remove a gamertag from your Microsoft account.
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Will I lose my Minecraft username if I migrate?

If Mojang support is able to verify your ownership of the account, they may be able to restore your original Mojang username. However, please note that this process may take some time and there is no guarantee that your original username can be recovered.
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Is My Minecraft username permanent?

Minecraft usernames must be unique. Problem: After changing their username, players must wait for a 30-day cooldown period before they can make another change. Some users might forget about this cooldown, leading to frustration.
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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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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 you create a second gamertag?

Microsoft only allows for the use of one gamertag per Microsoft account, so to make a brand new gamertag separate from the others you would need to create a brand new Microsoft account/email address.
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