Delete INACTIVE gamertag past 5 years of not being used

Discus and support Delete INACTIVE gamertag past 5 years of not being used in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I want a gamertag very badly. I will pay. The guy hasn't used it in over 5 years. thanks! 2e1058b7-3033-4194-bf57-efe5fb0c1d81 Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by BrandonSwartz, Feb 18, 2018.

  1. Delete INACTIVE gamertag past 5 years of not being used


    I want a gamertag very badly. I will pay. The guy hasn't used it in over 5 years. thanks!

    :)
     
    BrandonSwartz, Feb 18, 2018
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  2. Daft Badger
    Daft Badger Guest
    Inactive GT

    Afraid not.

    Gamertags are used on other services,not just xbox live so you can't know whether a gamertag is inactive or not.

    If a gamertag isn't used for 5 years then it is made available.
     
    Daft Badger, Feb 18, 2018
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  3. Not Your Typical Request

    Microsoft has done some cleanings of accounts inactive for more than 5 years in the past. Be aware though that an account may be inactive on the Xbox but used for other services since MS accounts can be used almost everywhere in MS ecosystem.
     
    MRallamagoosa, Feb 18, 2018
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  4. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    Delete INACTIVE gamertag past 5 years of not being used

    The 5 year policy started in 2016. You would either have to wait for him to change it to something else or wait for it to be released if it is definitely inactive. Keep in mind that the tag system is in use on other Microsoft services. So even if it's not
    in use on an Xbox, it may be in use elsewhere. Buying/selling accounts is not allowed.
     
    Smwutches, Feb 18, 2018
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  5. You'll be better off choosing another gamertag. Some people may not use Xbox Live anymore, but keep their Microsoft account active through other services, like logging into the Live email or Office 365.

    While Xbox Support agents do not post here on the forums, they wouldn't honor requests to delete other people's accounts anyway.
     
    Internet Expert, Nov 1, 2018
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  6. Internet Expert Win User

    Delete INACTIVE gamertag past 5 years of not being used

    You'll be better off choosing another gamertag. Some people may not use Xbox Live anymore, but keep their Microsoft account active through other services, like logging into the Live email or Office 365.

    While Xbox Support agents do not post here on the forums, they wouldn't honor requests to delete other people's accounts anyway.
  7. Smwutches Win User

    Delete INACTIVE gamertag past 5 years of not being used

    The 5 year policy started in 2016. You would either have to wait for him to change it to something else or wait for it to be released if it is definitely inactive. Keep in mind that the tag system is in use on other Microsoft services. So even if it's not
    in use on an Xbox, it may be in use elsewhere. Buying/selling accounts is not allowed.
  8. blueamcat Win User

    MICROSOFT ACCOUNT RESETS

    Going forward, 2 years will be used when deleting inactive gamertags.

    Currently its 5 years. I'm not sure if that info is true, but if it is, that's what it will affect.

    Just the gamertag.
  9. killerkaesar Win User

    If someone has a gamertag I want and they are no longer active, or a glitch is causing it to appear as if it is taken when it is not, can I get that gamertag?

    Inactive gamertags are deleted after 5 years :( the only way is waiting
  10. AridLizard Win User

    Retrieve Old Gamertag

    if the account was inactive for 5 years then the Gamertag would have been removed from the account and could be being used by someone else now.
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