gamertag deletion and reactivate

DesStewart · Oct 1, 2014

Hi there

if I delete my xbox account and gamertag, how long does it take for that gamertag to become available for re-activation on a new account?

thanks

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Jacyintha · Oct 1, 2014

Delete live account

Actually, you can get your account permentatly deleted now. Microsoft, in order to comply with privacy laws, has to respond to requests for personal data deletion.

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You will want to contact phone support and request an account deletion. They will need to fully verify your account and will want to know if you want to delete just the Gamertag or the email and Gamertag.

Bob Cashflow · Oct 1, 2014

Problem Switching Gamertag from Old console to Slim one

I reactivate my old yahoo account. but when i try connecting on my Gamertag it give me a error 80151012

BongKaos · Oct 1, 2014

You can always just redownload the profile. unless something else is the issue.

Only Once during the lifespan of xbox have names been re-released.

It's safe to say MS will not be doing it again anytime soon.

THEOWENKILLER · Oct 1, 2014

You cannot just delete an account and gamertag,it remains within microsofts system.

If you want to free up that tag, pay to change it to something else on that account.

It should then be put back into the system to be used again by anyone.

HyruleBalverine · Oct 31, 2018

Actually, you can just delete the account (support.xbox.com/.../delete-information-microsoft-account), however, you are correct
that the gamertag will still be unavailable for new accounts.

To close your existing Microsoft account

Now that your Xbox Live account has been moved to a new Microsoft account, you can close the original account.

For individual accounts

To completely remove your Microsoft account, you must first remove your personal information from that account, as described earlier in this article. Removing your Microsoft account information will close the account. Be aware that once you close your Microsoft
account, you cannot reopen it. When this process is complete, all content associated with this account, including paid downloadable content, Zune content, access to save games, and achievements, will be permanently deleted.

Also note that your current Microsoft account and gamertag will not be available for any future Xbox live accounts. All information will be permanently removed.
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BongKaos

You can always just redownload the profile. unless something else is the issue.

Only Once during the lifespan of xbox have names been re-released.

It's safe to say MS will not be doing it again anytime soon.

HyruleBalverine

Actually, you can just delete the account (support.xbox.com/.../delete-information-microsoft-account), however, you are correct
that the gamertag will still be unavailable for new accounts.

To close your existing Microsoft account

Now that your Xbox Live account has been moved to a new Microsoft account, you can close the original account.

For individual accounts

To completely remove your Microsoft account, you must first remove your personal information from that account, as described earlier in this article. Removing your Microsoft account information will close the account. Be aware that once you close your Microsoft
account, you cannot reopen it. When this process is complete, all content associated with this account, including paid downloadable content, Zune content, access to save games, and achievements, will be permanently deleted.

Also note that your current Microsoft account and gamertag will not be available for any future Xbox live accounts. All information will be permanently removed.

THEOWENKILLER

You cannot just delete an account and gamertag,it remains within microsofts system.

If you want to free up that tag, pay to change it to something else on that account.

It should then be put back into the system to be used again by anyone.

Darhyl Amizola

Hi there! My name is Darhyl and I’d be more than happy to help you with your query.

I'm sorry you are experiencing this with your Microsoft/Minecraft account being compromised.

From the official Microsoft article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-account-24ca907d-bcdf-a44b-4656-47f0cd89c245 Kindly try to follow the instructions in the interactive tool in order to recover your account.

If the steps above didn't work, you will need to reach out to Microsoft Xbox Support for further escalations as they have the tools and resources to properly investigate this case.

According to Microsoft Agent | Moderator, XBF Brad A and Xbox Ambassador, CosmicCraze:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...-support/988332e4-631f-457c-8bc8-210e7a19be37 and https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ive-chat/b75d470e-8c19-4399-bcc9-e6e0bc2ec2fd

Here's how to contact Xbox Support:

"Chat Support:

> Visit the Xbox Support website: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/contact-us/
> Click on the "Contact Us" button in the right of the screen.
> Select the issue you need help with and click on the "Next" option.
> Sign in to your Microsoft account.
> Follow the prompts to connect to a live chat agent.

For Callback Support:

> Select Xbox One
> Select See more options then subscription changes
> Select Show Contact options
> Select Request a call from support

Once they call explain the issue and they will be able to help you. Note that these options regularly change so just keep selecting something that gives a request for a call from support as a contact option.

If you're unable to contact them, try again at a later time."

Thank you for your kindness and understanding! Please feel free to let me know if you need anything else.

Best Regards,
Darhyl

William R. M.

I deleted it with more than 60 days, so I imagine that it can't be reactivated

gamertag deletion and reactivate