Is there a way to change your Xbox gamertag for free?

If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. If you’ve already changed your gamertag once before, changing it again requires a fee that will be charged to the payment option associated with your Microsoft account (cost varies by region and currency).

Can you change your Xbox gamertag for free more than once?

Unfortunately, you only get ONE free gamertag change. For any additional gamertag changes, the cost is 800 Microsoft points.

Why does it cost money to change your 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. Xbox live would be littered with gamertags beginning & ending in xxxx or zzzz because a lot of people have no imagination.

How do I Change my gamertag on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button on your controller, then select System > Settings > Personalization > My profile > Customize profile. Select your gamertag, then select it again to type a new gamertag or select one from the suggested list.

Can I Change my Gamertag without notice?

Note that Microsoft can at any time deem a gamertag harmful or inappropriate (even if the “Change gamertag” tool allows it to be created), and we can change that gamertag without warning. For more info on why we remove gamertags, see: Sign in with the Microsoft account email address and password associated with your gamertag.

How much does it cost to change Gamertag?

This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Unfortunately, you only get ONE free gamertag change. For any additional gamertag changes, the cost is 800 Microsoft points. You can see additional information on changing your gamertag here: support.xbox.com/…/how-to-change-your-gamer-tag

How long can a Gamertag be on Xbox?

Gamertags can be up to 12 characters long, including spaces. They can’t start with a number. If you receive a “That name isn’t available. Try a different one” message, that means you’ll need to create another one. On the next page, review how the gamertag will look across Xbox services.