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How many times can you change your 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 many times can you change your Xbox name 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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Can you change your home Xbox more than 3 times?

You can switch your home Xbox up to five times in any one-year period. If you reach your limit for the year, we'll show you the next available date you can change it. Note Customer support can't offer additional switches.
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Can you change your Xbox name multiple times?

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 long until I can change my Xbox gamertag?

Hi there again, It can take up to 48hrs.
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Does changing Xbox gamertag affect games?

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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Does changing your Xbox gamertag reset everything?

No, by changing your gamertag you keep your progress saved from the games and your linked accounts and subscriptions, it does not affect anything changing Gamertag :) Was this reply helpful?
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Can I change my gamertag twice for free?

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. 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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How much is 800 Microsoft points?

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 you kick someone off your Xbox account?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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Can 2 accounts share Xbox game pass?

If you have a Microsoft account family group, you can select members you'd like to automatically share your subscription with. These members will gain immediate access with no action required.
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How many Xbox's can Gameshare?

You can only have 1. You can have account on different consoles but only one Xbox can be home console to that account.
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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 I change back to my old gamertag?

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.
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What is a classic gamertag Xbox?

The classic gamertag is 16 characters long, with a maximum of 15 characters and a null terminator.
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How much is Xbox Gamertag?

Your gamertag can be changed once for free. If you want to change it more than once, you'll be charged a fee in order to change the gamertag — $9.99 (in US dollars) for one change.
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Does changing gamertag reset stats?

Does changing your gamertag reset everything? The only thing that is changed is the name that is presented to those that you match with/against in game. To reset all stats, subscriptions, friends, and games played you would need to abandon the currently used account and set up a new one with which to start over with.
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How do I change my social gamertag on Xbox for free?

Change your gamertag

Scroll right to Settings, and then select Profile. 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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What are good Xbox names?

Best Xbox Gamertag Ideas
  • PathDarryle.
  • SmilingXray.
  • PerfectElegant.
  • KookyRatty.
  • FranticTortoise.
  • BraveBlackberry.
  • CarbonOwl.
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Why does my gamertag have numbers?

For newer accounts and Gamertag changes, when you pick a username, you will get some numbers on the end. This was because many Gamertag were already taken and it was harder to make or change your Gamertag. This new system means that there is a higher chance of you getting the name you want.
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How do you get two names on Xbox?

To add users, press the Guide button (the glowing Xbox logo) on your controller. This will overlay a menu on the left side of the screen. Now go all the way to the right, to Profile and System. Now select the Add or Switch option.
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Why is my gamertag not allowed?

This is likely due to illegal names (profanity etc), prior abuse with a banned account (spam, cheating), hacked account (closed for security), or that it is taken.
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Why am I being charged 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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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. 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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