Xbox should let us change gamertags for free after the first time

Discus and support Xbox should let us change gamertags for free after the first time in XboX Insiders to solve the problem; I’ve been on Xbox for years, and I think it’s time we get more flexibility with our gamertags. People grow and change—our names should be able to... Discussion in 'XboX Insiders' started by /u/General-Part1012, Jan 3, 2026.

  1. Xbox should let us change gamertags for free after the first time


    I’ve been on Xbox for years, and I think it’s time we get more flexibility with our gamertags. People grow and change—our names should be able to change with us. Other platforms are starting to allow free changes, and I think Xbox should too.

    It would mean a lot to longtime players like me who want a fresh start without paying for it every time.

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  2. XBF Erick C Win User

    How many times can I change the GT for free?

    Hey there FrankAxis47146

    You should be able to change it free the first time if you are still using the Gamertag that was provided when you first created the account. If you have customized that in any way it won't allow you to change it for free and will charge you the $9.99.

    All the information for should be found in this
    Support Article


    I hope this helps!

    {{XBF Erick}}
  3. brandiesel1 Win User

    ゲーマータグにカタカナが使えない。

    You can change your gamertag for free one time but only if you used an auto-generated gamertag when you first made your account. If you chose the first gamertag when you made your then you have to pay to change it.

    I agree though, it should be free.
  4. JosephG7 Win User

    Username not updating?

    Only the first gamertag change is free, to change it again you must pay a fee. After changing the gamertag, it should not take more than 48 hours for the change to be reflected in your games and devices where the Xbox account is linked. Contact Xbox Support: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/contact-us
  5. Mr. Trust_A Win User

    how to change gamertag

    Hello Joe,

    See this page on How to change your Xbox gamertag | Xbox Support. Usually, If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. After changing your gamertag once, all future gamertag changes require a fee (cost varies by region and currency).

    Hope this helps.

    Thank you,
  6. KSI KnightRider Win User

    Promoting a local account to live account for a child

    Your doing it right

    You get a GamerTag from Microsoft automatically trough both ways when joining Xbox live

    You can change your GamerTag for the first time for free after that you have to pay 10.00$ in the US currency to change it
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