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Can I change Xbox gamertag?

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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How much does it cost to change your Xbox gamertag?

Is it free to change your Xbox gamertag? The first time you want to change your gamertag you can do it completely for free. If you've already changed it once, though, a charge will apply - in the US, it's $9.99 each time, while in the UK it's £7.99, and this varies further between regions.
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What happens if I change my Xbox gamertag?

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. It may have you re-download the profile for the new Gamertag to take effect.
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Why does it cost $10 dollars to change gamertag?

They charge for Gamertag changes because of the change of records. They have FILES upon FILES with your name on it. Everytime you license transfer, buy anything, send a message, earn an achievment. That's a lot of information to keep track of, and when you change your GT there is an age old issue of verification.
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Does changing your gamertag reset everything Xbox?

Changing your gamertag only affects your gamertag. It does not mess with your saved data or progress at all.
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How many times can you change your Xbox gamertag without paying?

The following are important things to note before changing your gamertag: If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free.
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How many times a year can you change your Xbox gamertag?

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 is Xbox charging me to change my gamertag?

Every profile takes up server space,which costs money. If gamertag changes were free then nearly everyone would just be changing their tags willy nilly.
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Why are Xbox gamertag only 12 characters?

Why do gamertags only support 12 characters? We require at least 3 characters to auto-assign you a suffix and make sure that everybody has an equal chance to have a name they can be proud of. Many older games allowed 16 characters for displaying gamertags.
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What are some cool gamertag names?

Best Xbox Gamertag Ideas
  • PathDarryle.
  • SmilingXray.
  • PerfectElegant.
  • KookyRatty.
  • FranticTortoise.
  • BraveBlackberry.
  • CarbonOwl.
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Does changing your gamertag affect anything?

After you confirm your new gamertag, the change is reflected across Xbox. You don't need to tell your friends that you've changed it—their friends lists will be updated automatically.
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How do I change my real name on Xbox without gamertag?

Turn on the “Real name” option
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Online safety & family.
  3. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customize.
  4. Select Profile, and then scroll right to Real name.
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How often can you change gamertag?

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 much is 800 Microsoft points?

In North America, points could only be purchases in increments of 400. In the United States, the minimum 400 points costs $5 to purchase, 800 cost $10, while 1600 cost $20.
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How do I know if my gamertag is taken?

Gamertag. world is the easiest and fastest way for you to check the availability of Xbox Gamertags. Enter a Gamertag to quickly and easily check if it is available on Xbox Live.
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How long does a gamertag change take?

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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What is a classic gamertag?

The classic gamertag you are referring to is how your name is displayed on older games destroyer1618 as in your example. Your new gamertag would be destroyer#1618. As per the new system. The reason being is older games don't support symbols. So the classic gamertag is destroyer1618.
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Why is there four numbers after my gamertag?

The numbers will show in games that haven't been updated to work with the new gamertag system yet. The only way to not have them is to change your tag to a tag no one else has.
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Can you have 2 gamertags on one Xbox Live account?

You can not have 2 gamertags on the same email/ MS account. The best thing to do is to contact xbox support by going to support.xbox.com and give them the gamertags and if they can verify ownership of the accounts they can tell you what the email is that is associated with the gamertag.
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Can you change your gamertag back to an old one?

Many older games allowed 16 characters for displaying gamertags. We reserve three of those characters for the suffix and one for the # symbol, leaving 12 characters for gamertags. Unfortunately, there's no way to get your old gamertag back if it doesn't meet the current requirements. Save this answer.
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How much does it cost to change Xbox gamertag twice?

You can change your gamertag for free, but only once — after that, you'll need to pay $9.99 for each subsequent name change. Microsoft reserves the right to change your Xbox One's gamertag at any time, but they'll usually only do this if your name breaks the rules.
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Do Xbox usernames expire?

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 should my Xbox gamertag be?

Start with your actual name or nickname.
  • For example, if your name is Carl Benson, you could try something like CarliB (a play on Cardi B). ...
  • You could also add some stylized characters, such as X's or numbers, in or around your name. ...
  • Keep in mind that anyone you play on Xbox Live will be able to see your name.
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How long can Xbox Live gamertags be?

Xbox gamertags are limited to a maximum of 12 characters.

These characters are in Unicode format and includes an auto-generated suffix (if the gamertag is already in use).
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