Name tags

You gotta remember just because you freed it up.doesn't mean noone else is using it

When using friend request or check name you have to use exact context caps and spaces don't make a name different so if you use search under the xbox app you can see various variations of your name

Without the name we can't tell you exact names

But if the system says it's taken it's taken

However keep in mind it could just be waiting for server refresh

It'd be easier if you check your name on xbox app to tell for sure

Hello,

Can you elaborate more on this question?

So I looked up the names gates and it’s not there it shows up with numbers after it but I can’t find that name is it banned?

If it's not taken it is possible that it is banned and cannot be reused. This is especially confirmed because it is suggesting your gamertag with numbers to differentiate. Unfortunately, there is no way around this.

Sounds like they might of been taken?

Hey Alex,

Thanks for reaching out to the forums today. For information regarding any type of suspension or/ ban, you’ll need to visit the Enforcement site here:
https://enforcement.xbox.com/en-US
. As
this is forum support, we wouldn't be able to assist further. If the change was only in game through
Forza horizon 4 check out their Support site article 'Why was I banned'

If you were suspended for longer than a day you can also submit a case review from the same website.

You can find steps for submitting a case review here: https://enforcement.xbox.com

To see how to submit a case review, please check out the following link:

https://enforcement.xbox.com/en-US/home/howto?length=4#sub-topic0-6