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Can you change your Xbox name more than once?

Info about changing your gamertag
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 many times can I change my name on Xbox?

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 much does it cost to change your Xbox username for the second time?

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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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.
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Does changing your name on Xbox affect games?

I wont even own xbox... So can gamertag name change effect my achievements or my ingame lvl? Nope, your progress will remain intact and the only thing that will change is your name.
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Can I reuse Xbox gamertag?

Of course. You can keep your current gamertag with zero change in experience, and no suffix will be attached. Anyone else who chooses the same gamertag as yours will have a suffix added to distinguish them from you.
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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. Neustadter picked the Gamertag in the early stages of Xbox Live as an abbreviation for his first name.
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Do Xbox usernames expire?

Per the terms of service, if a person doesn't sign into their Xbox account for 5 years, the tag will be freed up.
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Does changing your gamertag reset everything?

Changing your gamertag only affects your gamertag. It does not mess with your saved data or progress at all.
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How long does Xbox name change take?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs.
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How do you know if someone changed their name on Xbox?

Xbox doesn't notify you if/when someone changes their gamertag. All I can suggest is to reach out to people who may have also been friends with them or still are. If you know them in real life, contact them to ask what their gamertag is or ask them to send you a friend request.
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Did Xbox give out a free gamertag change?

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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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 do I half to pay to change my Xbox name?

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.
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What are good Xbox names?

Best Xbox Gamertag Ideas
  • PathDarryle.
  • SmilingXray.
  • PerfectElegant.
  • KookyRatty.
  • FranticTortoise.
  • BraveBlackberry.
  • CarbonOwl.
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What is a classic gamertag Xbox?

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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What should my gamertag be?

Your Gamertag should be personal and creative

For example, nicknames, or interesting initials, pets, cars, personal characteristics or particular habits, colors, flowers, plants, or even mythical creatures.
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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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Can you have 2 gamertags on one Xbox Live account?

On Xbox One with its Home Gold feature (which is automatic), other gamertags are able to use Gold membership features with only one gamertag which has Xbox Live Gold. That is yours. Have your wife create a separate gamertag if not already with a separate Microsoft Account. Accounts cannot be merged.
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Can you change your name 3 times?

So long as each change of name you do is a genuine change of name, there's no limit to the number of times you can change your name.
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How often can you change your Microsoft name?

You can change your user name and initials at any time.
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What are the rules of an Xbox username?

What is a valid Xbox Gamertag? 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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Can my Xbox friends see my real name?

No. Your real name will remain hidden from that person regardless of whether your friend is sharing real names with that person.
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Does Xbox give you a random username?

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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