How do I get a gamertag that already exists?

Discus and support How do I get a gamertag that already exists? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I am trying to change my name to a specific gamertag of an account that has no recent activity, no friends, and no followers. I’ve tried to contact the... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Mr Mentioned, Mar 12, 2018.

  1. Mr Mentioned
    Mr Mentioned Guest

    How do I get a gamertag that already exists?


    I am trying to change my name to a specific gamertag of an account that has no recent activity, no friends, and no followers. I’ve tried to contact the user via Xbox messages, but have been unsuccessful. Is there any possible way that I could acquire the
    gamertag?

    :)
     
    Mr Mentioned, Mar 12, 2018
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  2. anonymousZB
    anonymousZB Guest
    gamertag

    when i switched from 360 to xbox one my xbox said that i had already used my gamertag switch yet my gamertag is still the same. how do i get it back?
     
    anonymousZB, Mar 12, 2018
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  3. adding new windows live id's to existing gamertags for family package

    hello, i sure hope someone can help me. i just recently purchased a gold family package that includes up to 4 windows live memberships, however since doing that i can not find how to get back to it to add anyone. we have some windows live id's already that
    we would like to attach to already existing gamertags, how do i do this?
     
    Neytiri Jewels, Mar 12, 2018
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  4. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    How do I get a gamertag that already exists?

    Either the original owner would have to change the name to something else or if they do not sign into the account for 5 years (starting in 2016) it will be freed up for use. There is no other way to get the tag. Keep in mind, the tag system is in use on
    other Microsoft services, so even if it isn't in use on an Xbox, it may be in use elsewhere.
     
    Smwutches, Mar 12, 2018
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  5. Hi there Mr Mentioned. As Smwutches said, we're afraid if you're unable to choose a specific gamertag, you'll need to select a different one.

    Additionally, Games for Windows Live, Xbox games for Windows, Zune, and Xbox Live all use the same gamertag system but not the same chat system.

    Gamertags are also tied to services like Zune or Games for Windows LIVE. If a gamertag doesn't exist on Xbox, it might be in use on one of those services. If you try sending the gamertag you want a friend request and it says it’s
    not a valid gamertag that just means it isn’t used on Xbox LIVE, but it could be used for Zune or Games for Windows Live.
     
    Mister Cazador, Nov 1, 2018
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  6. Mister Cazador Win User

    How do I get a gamertag that already exists?

    Hi there Mr Mentioned. As Smwutches said, we're afraid if you're unable to choose a specific gamertag, you'll need to select a different one.

    Additionally, Games for Windows Live, Xbox games for Windows, Zune, and Xbox Live all use the same gamertag system but not the same chat system.

    Gamertags are also tied to services like Zune or Games for Windows LIVE. If a gamertag doesn't exist on Xbox, it might be in use on one of those services. If you try sending the gamertag you want a friend request and it says it’s
    not a valid gamertag that just means it isn’t used on Xbox LIVE, but it could be used for Zune or Games for Windows Live.
  7. Smwutches Win User

    How do I get a gamertag that already exists?

    Either the original owner would have to change the name to something else or if they do not sign into the account for 5 years (starting in 2016) it will be freed up for use. There is no other way to get the tag. Keep in mind, the tag system is in use on
    other Microsoft services, so even if it isn't in use on an Xbox, it may be in use elsewhere.
  8. Smwutches Win User

    A gamertag that already exists

  9. davemcfly85 Win User

    Gamertag Exists already.

    it means that you cannot request game tags assigned to Zune or Windows Live PC game accounts.
  10. ngocphi Win User

    Gamertag Exists already.

    history yes

    but nothing that you can see

    zune profiles are private also gamertag requests are not a on demand service there is no way to request it

    content is tied to gamertags therefore there is no way to simply delete a profile because the previous owner would lose access to previous purchases
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