Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.

Discus and support Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account. in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; Hi, I have been using my Microsoft account since 2000. I want to keep this account still and has the same gamertag I have used since setting it up. I... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Jon2k, Jul 15, 2022.

  1. Jon2k
    Jon2k Guest

    Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.


    Hi, I have been using my Microsoft account since 2000. I want to keep this account still and has the same gamertag I have used since setting it up.

    I created another Microsoft account with a new gamertag to run servers on ark survival evolved. I now also use this new gamertag as my steam account.

    I have no need in keeping the newer account but would like to transfer that gamertag to replace my gamertag on my primary account.

    All my games, saves etc are on my primary account so I don't want to touch any of that. I just want to literally take a gamertag I already own and use it on my primary account. The 2nd newer account can be deleted if needed as there are no games or saves etc! Or the gamertag can be changed to something random also.

    Both of these accounts are microsoft, one being hotmail.com and the other live.co.uk.

    Many thanks

    :)
     
    Jon2k, Jul 15, 2022
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  2. Х Win User

    Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.

    I cant see how this suggestion would transfer ones digitally purchased content along?
  3. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.

    Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.

    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Hope you're doing great today Jon2K

    Gamertag transfers are not possible or available, you can try changing the gamertag but this is not going to guarantee the old gamertag availability

    Sometimes is available instantly, sometimes simply not and the gamertag became available after 1 week, 1 month, or never. Is hard to tell.

    Hope it helps, if you have further questions feel free to ask

    Greetings from another Microsoft user
  4. Smooth Segue Win User

    Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.

    I came across this post a couple weeks ago when I had a similar question, so I wanted to share my experience changing gamer tags to hopefully clear up any confusion. Basically, I had my main account and gamer tag (e.g., “Account1” & “GamertagA”) and a newer account and gamer tag (e.g., “Account2” & “GamertagB”). I preferred the name for “GamertagB” more, so I wanted to change “Account1” to have “GamertagB.” If you’re considering something similar, you know this is risky because it requires changing your gamer tag on “Account2” in order to make your preferred Gamertag available for Account1–at which point the Gamertag could theoretically be scooped up by someone else.

    Long story short, I logged in to both Microsoft accounts on two different browsers (I didn’t want to risk getting confused by which account was which since a name change was happening). I changed Account2 to “GamertagC,” and was immediately (within ten seconds) able to change Account1 to GamertagB.

    In the end, I was down $20 (even though the change was supposed to be the first free one for Account2), but still happy with the results. As for the extra charge, I didn’t want to risk any complications from asking Xbox support for assistance so I just ate it.

    Tl;dr

    Make the change and your preferred Gamertag becomes available immediately for your preferred account.
  5. Mistress Sara Win User

    Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.

    If I understand correctly, you have Gamertag A on Account A, and Gamertag B on Account B. You want to take Gamertag B and attach it to Account A.

    If that is the case, you will need at least 1 more email address, and you then have to go through steps to change the alias on the account(s) till you get the tag on the account you want. Steps can be found here..
  6. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Transferring a gamertag I already own to my primary account.

    Probably yes, it’s hard to get a gamer tag now without the #xxxx
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