Change My spaced out gamertag to the normal unspaced version of it?

P a w s · Jul 25, 2014

Hi, recently i've been wanting to change my unspaced gamertag () to just paws. I've done my research and it seems that they are techinacally the same name, but when i go to unspace it on my console, it says it's still taken. I also have "paws" pending
on my friends list. Any idea on how I can change my name? I would really love to have an OG name C;

:)

ngocphi · Jul 25, 2014

Spaced version of my gamertag

You can't confirm it. The duplicated gamertag was created with a GLITCH. I am not disputing the fact that it isn't possible to register with the same gamertag as somebody else. That's why it is a glitched gamertag.

I'll try to explain this better...

Xbox doesn't recognize spaces in gamertags as characters. So in the eyes of Xbox, "Mister Taurus" is the same tag as "M ister Tau rus", "Mist erTaurus" etc... spaces do not matter. You will not be able to register the gamertags with different spaces because
you already have "Mister Taurus". Does that make sense? Try it yourself, go here Sign in to your Microsoft account and check if any spaced variation of your tag is available. It won't
be. Spaces DO NOT MATTER.

There was a glitch with the Android Xbox app when creating new accounts that allowed people to register gamertags with differently spaced existing gamertags. This is well documented if you Google it quickly. So if my gamertag is "Mister Taurus" I can now register
with "Mi ster Ta urus" for example, whereas normally it isn't allowed. But through a glitch this was made possible.

Now my problem is that someone made a differently spaced gamertag to mine. Xbox sees the characters as being the same, so that makes it a duplicate. And I want their glitched copy of my gamertag to be reset.

Is that clearer now?

We understand what you're saying now, but we cannot force a gamertag change unless there is a breach in the code of conduct. If a gamertag is taken, it cannot be taken by another individual or swapped with another gamertag. We want
to clarify that this will not affect your reputation, communications, or gameplay. Thank you

Lots of these gamertags obtained through a glitch get reset in batches. Guess I'll just wait it out then...
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fyi I wouldn't even attempt to obtain that "gamertag"

As it would be a violation of the terms of use

Just a fyi

Just because your brother didn't get reported but since he isn't using his account doesn't mean you wouldn't be

Religious and political and sensitive topics isn't allowed on xbox live period

ngocphi · Jul 25, 2014

Spaced version of my gamertag

it's not glitched

You just understanding how it works

You must wait for the name to be freed up exam ple has to wait till you free up the name since you freed it you must wait till the system resets

Which cna be 48 hours instant or 3 years for all you know

It's a.gamble

Check your PMs, and search for the gamertags yourself. There is two differently spaced tags of my brother's tag. I'm not mistaking this, it's not difficult. I have changed tags between my accounts before, it does not take 48 hours at all.

Please can someone else try to help.
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lol you don't use unofficial source that's your issue

Xbox gamertag.comis an unofficial 3rd party and should never be treated as offical

The only way to check names is by changing your gamertag that's the only answer you should rely on

Never ever rely on 3rd parties

I really hope you didn't just suggest people use a3rd party site

As an official check?

You use the friend search on xbox not a 3rd party site

3rd party sites don't take into consideration the spaces are the same

HarryPotter_isdead · Jul 25, 2014

I'm afraid that you've fallen victim to a rare LIVE glitch.

The Gamertag of 'paws' already exists
account.xbox.com/Profile

Now the two variations should not be able to exist but sadly they do.

All you can do is wait for the unspaced version to be released. Which if I read this forum correctly is unlikely to happen any time soon.

BongKaos · Jul 26, 2014

Why did you add the spaces when you created the name????

Eggnogga · Jul 26, 2014

I'm afraid that you've fallen victim to a rare LIVE glitch.
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How is it a "glitch"? A space is considered a character, that's why if you look at his profile, it doesn't say xbox.com/p a w s (or paws), since there can't be spaces in a URL address.

BongKaos · Jul 26, 2014

Indeed no glitch A space will cost you $9.99 ( or lack of )

Good Luck!!!

HarryPotter_isdead · Oct 31, 2018

Seriously? I'm not an active user of Live and I know this.

Currently Xbox Live does not see spaces as a character if a similar gamertag exists.

For example you can not have a gamertag of 'Egg Nogga' or 'Bong Kaos' because those two accounts exist without the space.

If you don't believe me, then please try and register a new account, using your gamertag, with a space placed anywhere in it.

HarryPotter_isdead

Seriously? I'm not an active user of Live and I know this.

Currently Xbox Live does not see spaces as a character if a similar gamertag exists.

For example you can not have a gamertag of 'Egg Nogga' or 'Bong Kaos' because those two accounts exist without the space.

If you don't believe me, then please try and register a new account, using your gamertag, with a space placed anywhere in it.

BongKaos

Indeed no glitch A space will cost you $9.99 ( or lack of )

Good Luck!!!

Eggnogga

I'm afraid that you've fallen victim to a rare LIVE glitch.

How is it a "glitch"? A space is considered a character, that's why if you look at his profile, it doesn't say xbox.com/p a w s (or paws), since there can't be spaces in a URL address.

HarryPotter_isdead

I'm afraid that you've fallen victim to a rare LIVE glitch.

The Gamertag of 'paws' already exists
account.xbox.com/Profile

Now the two variations should not be able to exist but sadly they do.

All you can do is wait for the unspaced version to be released. Which if I read this forum correctly is unlikely to happen any time soon.

BongKaos

Why did you add the spaces when you created the name????

Change My spaced out gamertag to the normal unspaced version of it?