How To Change Gamertag On Xbox [Free]
An Xbox gamertag is a unique nickname that you use to play games on Xbox and get by the community. If for some reasons you are not satisfied with it, here is the good news: you can change it once for free.
How to change your gamertag
Xbox has made it pretty easy to change a gamertag. Before you start, here are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.
- You can change your gamertag for free for the first time.
- If you want to change your gamertag afterwards, you’ll need to pay an extra fee.
- While you’re encouraged to choose a gamertag of your liking, you’re not allowed to use words that are abusive, profane or otherwise inappropriate. If your gamertag contains language that Microsoft deems inappropriate, the gamertag may be taken away without prior warning.
Without further ado, here is how to change your gamertag online, on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One or through Xbox 360. Just browse through the list and choose the one that works for you.
- Change your gamertag online
- Change your gamertag on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One
- Change your gamertag on Xbox 360
1. Change your gamertag online
- Log in to Xbox Change Gamertag page with your Microsoft account email address and password.
- In Choose your new gamertag page, enter a new gamertag and click Check availability. If you receive a messege telling you that the gamertag is already in use, you’ll need to choose a new one. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to come up a new one yourself, you can use Xbox’s suggestions by clicking the Refresh button.
- Once you have decided on a suitable gamertag, click the Claim it button.
Immediately, your gamertag is changed to reflect the change across Xbox.
2. Change your gamertag on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One
- From the home menu of your Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One console, press the Xbox button on your controller.
- Navigate to Profile & system > your gamertag.
- Select My profile > Customize profile, and then select your gamertag.
- In Choose your new gamertag, type your desired gamertag or choose one from Xbox’s list of gamertag recommendations.
- Once you have decided on a suitable gamertag, confirm your change.
Immediately, your gamertag is changed to reflect the change across Xbox.
3. Change your gamertag on Xbox 360
- On your Xbox 360 console, navigate to Social, and then choose Sign In or Out.
- Select your profile to log in.
- Scroll to Settings and choose Profile.
- Select Edit Profile > Gamertag > Enter New Gamertag.
- Type a new gamertag (up to 15 characters), and then select Done. If the gamertag you entered is already taken, you’ll be notified to try a new gamertag.
- Once you have decided on a suitable gamertag, select Yes, use this gamertag.
Immediately, your gamertag is changed to reflect the change across Xbox.
There you go – three methods to help you change your gamertag for free. Hope this post helped. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, please feel free to let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading.
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