How would I switch a Gamertag between accounts if it's over twelve characters in length?

Ryan Parmelee · Dec 23, 2021

I have two Microsoft accounts with Xbox profiles set up for each. The first account, lets call it account A, has a 14 character Gamertag that I created back on Xbox 360 many years ago. Account B has a unique 10 character Gamertag (no prefix/numbers) that was created more recently.

How would I go about using the Gamertag for account A on the other account? Even if I changed the Gamertag on account B isn't there now a 12 character limit when picking a new Gamertag? This means I can't set account B to account A's Gamertag. If I contact Microsoft would they be able to switch them for me? I would still want to maintain possession of both Gamertags.

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ngocphi

We cant comment on work arounds nor.is it recommended

Because if it doesn't work then you will blame forums

Your best bet ask the forums you found it on

Jesse E'

It doesn't become available until 10 years. Gamertags are recycled every 10 years

Jesse E'

Hello, My name is Jesse. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

I'm afraid there isn't a way to switch them. Transferring gamertags between accounts is impossible.

Jesse E'

To my knowledge, it isn't released as soon as the account connected to it change it. You can use the gamertag but numbers will be added to it. You won't be able to get the original gamertag you just changed until it is recycle after many years.

Ryan Parmelee

It doesn't become available until 10 years. Gamertags are recycled every 10 years

I'm not sure if you understood my question. I know that inactive Gamertags become available after many years but every source I've looked at says that a Gamertag is released as soon as the account it's connected to does a Gamertag change.

How would I switch a Gamertag between accounts if it's over twelve characters in length?