Gamertag Not Available

Discus and support Gamertag Not Available in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hi im trying to change my gamertag but i am currently getting the message that its not available. I called support and they told me the gamertag was... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by SoaR BLRY, May 25, 2016.

  1. SoaR BLRY
    SoaR BLRY Guest

    Gamertag Not Available


    Hi im trying to change my gamertag but i am currently getting the message that its not available. I called support and they told me the gamertag was released with the recent gamertag release that happened with xbox. I was told to contact this forum so that
    you guys could help me change my gamertag. My current gamertag is " and i want to change it to "Blurry". My recent forum was deleted and i dont understand why when i posted about the gamertag not being available and i never received an email or anything.

    :)
     
    SoaR BLRY, May 25, 2016
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  2. xlDarkCore
    xlDarkCore Guest
    Gamertag not available?

    I Have the same problem as you have I Want so bad that gamertag....I will wait some days to see if something changes I hope I get that gamer tag Gamertag Not Available :(
     
    xlDarkCore, May 25, 2016
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  3. Gamertag not available?

    Gamertags are not used solely for Xbox accounts. They are also used for Zune and Games for Windows. Since they are not an on-demand service there is no purging timeframe for inactive gamertags. All you can do is keep checking the availability periodically.
    Hope this helps!
     
    eG x Thee Elf, May 25, 2016
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  4. bowski477
    bowski477 Guest

    Gamertag Not Available

    If when you search here the GT comes up as taken, there is no way to claim it as it has already been taken. It's possible the current user has added spaces to it which is why it may not come up when you search on the console. No one on the forums can change
    the tag for you. Sorry for the frustrations.
     
    bowski477, May 26, 2016
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  5. ngocphi
    ngocphi Guest
    Also support does not know which gamertag were released as they don't have access to that info

    You can search all you want but with the infinite combinations if the system says it's taken then it's taken

    You will just have to be more creative with the spelling

    FYI if you try ngoc phi or both won't show on add friends

    You have to have the exact case and spacing to find a name
     
    ngocphi, May 26, 2016
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  6. SoaR BLRY
    SoaR BLRY Guest
    Well i was told to contact the forums about my situation because the gamertag is being reserved by someone that isnt paying for it.
     
    SoaR BLRY, May 26, 2016
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  7. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest
    Unfortunately support tends to give incorrect information when it comes to gamertags. If the system is saying it's taken, there is nothing that can be done even if the person who owns it is not actively using it.
     
    Smwutches, May 26, 2016
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  8. SoaR BLRY
    SoaR BLRY Guest

    Gamertag Not Available

    It dosent say taken it says unavailable and when i search the profile there is none
     
    SoaR BLRY, May 26, 2016
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  9. ngocphi
    ngocphi Guest
    Again you can search all you want but it's annininfte possible of combinations

    If the system says it's not available it doesn't matter if you can't find the name name the system says otherwise

    As you already been told this

    There is no its or buts about it

    If it was actually available you would take ir

    Searching for a friend means nothing if the system says no you cannot take it

    Xbox support has no say

    As Ientitled above it is impossible for you tonfijdnall combinations or variations as there is 1000s
     
    ngocphi, May 26, 2016
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  10. ngocphi
    ngocphi Guest
    As mentioned before you cannot find all combinations as it's is impossijle

    If the system says no then it's is a no

    It is not an on demand service nor are you entitled to take away any name that doesn't belong to you the other person has it it is that simple
     
    ngocphi, May 26, 2016
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  11. ngocphi
    ngocphi Guest
    Or its a banned list name in which case you need to read the terms of use
     
    ngocphi, May 26, 2016
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  12. ngocphi
    ngocphi Guest
    Implied anything or anything m rated isn't allowed or any drug or m rated topica
     
    ngocphi, May 26, 2016
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  13. ngocphi
    ngocphi Guest

    Gamertag Not Available

    There is no public list you can see you will just have to search for a better name or be more creative with the spelling
     
    ngocphi, Oct 31, 2018
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  14. Smwutches Win User

    gamertag availability

    Even with that search option, the best way to find out if a gamertag is available is by trying to change yours to it. The search option will not show you gamertags that are used on other Microsoft services and if you were to search for "Gamertag" it may
    not show it even though "Gamer tag" is in use. The system doesn't see the spaces as being different gamertags.
  15. xlDarkCore Win User

    Gamertag not available?

    Not the answer I wanted to hear but it definitely helps!

    -

    I'm very picky with names like this--specific criteria and all--and it took me forever just to come up with the name I wanted. I've already partially integrated this name so I'd either have to deal with my names being varied and not streamlined or start
    that process all over and lose info., etc. for established accounts.

    -

    I heard that they occasionally purge inactive tags and make them available for the public to use. Do you know how often they do this? Is it worth waiting to see if the tag I want becomes available?

    -

    @davemcfly85 - I know those services are largely inaccurate but the point I wanted to make was that all indicators said the tag was not in use and was available, even those directly from Xbox LIVE. (I didn't realize that other Microsoft services use tags
    from the same pool.)
    I Have the same problem as you have I Want so bad that gamertag....I will wait some days to see if something changes I hope I get that gamer tag :(
  16. eG x Thee Elf Win User

    Gamertag not available?

    Gamertags are not used solely for Xbox accounts. They are also used for Zune and Games for Windows. Since they are not an on-demand service there is no purging timeframe for inactive gamertags. All you can do is keep checking the availability periodically.
    Hope this helps!
  17. SoaR BLRY Win User

    Gamertag Not Available

    Well i was told to contact the forums about my situation because the gamertag is being reserved by someone that isnt paying for it.
  18. ngocphi Win User

    Gamertag Availability

    That's not an official website if you read the details below it says right on the page cohesive networks

    The only official way to check for a name is to change your names.and if it accepts or not

    Searching for a name like swmutches mentioned only checks for that one combination not included spaces or case

    Which xbox doesn't differenitiates
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