Gamertag changed, claimed...and then lost?

Discus and support Gamertag changed, claimed...and then lost? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Just set up my Xbox Windows 10 app for the first time. During setup, it asked if I wanted to change my gamertag, so I did, and then claimed the... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Roohan, Jul 2, 2016.

  1. Roohan
    Roohan Guest

    Gamertag changed, claimed...and then lost?


    Just set up my Xbox Windows 10 app for the first time. During setup, it asked if I wanted to change my gamertag, so I did, and then claimed the gamertag after it showed as available. However, when I go back into the app (or my MS account) it still shows
    the original gamertag it gave me before the change.

    What gives?

    :)
     
    Roohan, Jul 2, 2016
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  2. ConverseSnow890
    ConverseSnow890 Guest
    Claimed gamertag?

    Feel free to close this- The tag just opened up for me. Cheers.
     
    ConverseSnow890, Jul 2, 2016
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  3. ConverseSnow890
    ConverseSnow890 Guest
    Claimed gamertag?

    Hi. I accidentally signed into my sister's account earlier today when I went to try and change my tag, instead of mine. The tag was available, and I attempted to claim it on my sister's account. It was available.

    I did NOT go through with the charge. Her gamertag is still Jennalele, however, now that I'm trying to use the new gamertag on -my- account it says it's claimed. How long will this "claim" from her account hold the tag I want hostage?

    EDIT: To clarify, I hit "Claim it!", and then it went to the charge screen. I cancelled because this is where I realized it was the wrong account, stupidly enough, and so I signed out to get into mine instead. Now it's showing the username I want as taken,
    even though on her account it's still available. Heeeelp?
     
    ConverseSnow890, Jul 2, 2016
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  4. Roohan
    Roohan Guest

    Gamertag changed, claimed...and then lost?

    Additionally, I just noticed after posting my question that the account thumbnail just to the left of my post above shows the gamertag that I tried to change to earlier...
     
    Roohan, Jul 2, 2016
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  5. Roohan Win User

    Gamertag changed, claimed...and then lost?

    Additionally, I just noticed after posting my question that the account thumbnail just to the left of my post above shows the gamertag that I tried to change to earlier...
  6. Real Dangerr Win User

    Gamertag change

    Will I have to claim my gamertag again? Can somebody else claim my gamertag from under me?

    NO! There is no action required to keep your existing gamertag. Nobody will ever be able to claim the same gamertag without a mandatory, auto-assigned suffix.

    The first time you select a new gamertag at Choose your new gamertag will be free, regardless of how many changes you’ve
    made in the past! However, we will charge for every subsequent change after that initial choice ($9.99 USD).

    If you want to make a change to your gamertag, use the following link: http://social.xbox.com/changegamertag.

    Be aware that you may lose your original gamertag permanently if you make a change.
  7. Francia J. Win User

    Can I use a gamertag once used by someone else (or myself) ?

    Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

    Once you change your Gamertag it will be freed which means that anyone can claim the Gamertag that you just changed.

    If there is no one that uses the Gamertag and then you will be able to claim it.
  8. xTye Win User

    Forced gamertag change.

    You require an offensive gamertag for this. It's also a known fact that people claim exactly what you're saying for a free gamertag change.
  9. redden-0A35C4C7-4D95 Win User

    Gamertag not changing?

    What you have to do is go through the website again and claim that gamertag again if you did it on a computer. It happened to me too. It charged my $10 and didn't change my name so I had to come back to the website and claim it again. When you hit "Claim
    It!" it will change instantly so remember to search the gamertag with your desired capitalization or else you'll have an ugly gamertag like mine (which is all lowercase). Best of luck to you sir :)
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