Gamertag name change

Limeywimey · Nov 13, 2019

Hi! I wanted to create a gamertag with a specific name, one i didn't think anyone uses thus being avalible almost everywhere. But I saw that the name I wanted was already taken. Looking into the account I believe that it hasnt been used for over 12 years.
Is there any way microsoft can give me that name and maybe change the other accounts name and add a 1 or something? Or will this account forever have this name making it impossible for any other gamertag to have the same name?

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ReneGade138892

ok coz like I said I joined a cult and I cant change my name and I don't have the money to afford it

Pain130798

i'm sorry but you can't get a free change of gamertag

MichaelLucas18

Hello, sorry I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Unfortinally I don't believe anything can be done to my knowledge but you can always reach out to Xbox Microsoft support during there business hours.

Smwutches

The only way it would be freed up is if the original owner changes it to something else, or as of August 30, 2019, if they do not use their Microsoft account for 2 years, it will be closed which should free up the tag. 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.

However, there has been a recent update to the gamertag system and you can use a tag even if it is already in use. https://support.xbox.com/my-account/manage-gamertag-and-profile/gamertag-updates-faq

Francia J.

Hi, I hope you're doing great out there despite the issue that you're experiencing. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regards to your concern.

It should be immediate. If the changes wasn’t made kindly try to change your gamertag again.

Gamertag name change