Why is my gamertag different from my actual gamertag?

Discus and support Why is my gamertag different from my actual gamertag? in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I recently switched from xbox to pc and downloaded Fallout 76. I had already played on xbox, and i know that my progression does not carry over, but... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Alex °, May 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM.

  1. Alex °
    Alex ° Guest

    Why is my gamertag different from my actual gamertag?


    I recently switched from xbox to pc and downloaded Fallout 76. I had already played on xbox, and i know that my progression does not carry over, but what was weird was that my gamertag had been changed to an auto generated microsoft gamertag in Fallout 76. I am not sure what to do and I would like to use my real gamertag in game.

    :)
     
  2. KlutzyManatee59 Win User

    A unusual gamertag associated with my account

    Note: is not my gamertag. This is the foreign gamertag I am logging into the website with. My ACTUAL gamertag that I created is 100% different.
  3. XBF Erick C Win User

    Number Suffix

    Hey there Rammy,

    Thank you for reaching out to us on the forums, it does state in the
    Gamertag update FAQ
    that the gamertag will showup a bit differently.

    "We will also auto-format the gamertag to show the suffix subtly in a different font so focus will be on the name you chose but the suffix will always be shown."

    So the suffix will still show, but it will be shown in a different font so it does not take away much attention from the actual Gamertag.

    I hope this helps.
  4. VanBur3n Win User

    gamertags should be free

    I am happy with my gamertag, that's why when you first make an account, you better make a gamertag you like. I've only changed my gamertag once, and that was because I used a different username on a game forum. And the name Legion sounds cool and it's nice
    and simple. They don't need to make them free. Atleast be happy you can actually change your name, because PS3 cannot.
  5. maxen Win User

    Move gamertag to another xbox account

  6. maxen Win User

    Removing Microsoft-account from Xbox Live account

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