How To Change Your Xbox Gamertag (And How Much It’ll Cost)
Your Xbox gamertag is your online “name” — how other players identify you in-game. When you set up your Xbox, it sets a gamertag for you. This is why you are allowed one freegamertagchoice; the “change” is just you setting the gamertag you really want. Additional gamertag changes are not free — they cost $9.99 apiece. (If you don’t have a credit card associated with your account, you will need to enter the details to complete the transaction.)
There are several reasons why you wouldchange your gamertag, personal preference being the most common. (Pro tip: If you want a gamertag without a bunch of digits at the end, be prepared to try a lot of different options, get creative with spelling, etc., because there’s a really good chance your choice has already been thought of by another player.) But once you’ve decided you need a new gamertag, the change can be accomplished on your Xbox itself, or at the Xbox website. We’ll review the procedure for each, so you can change your gamertag and get back to gaming. (Here’s another tip: If security is at all important to you, and it should be, don’t put your real name or location in your gamertag.)
How to change your Xbox gamertag on the Xbox
On your console itself is the most likely place you might be when you decide to change your gamertag. You can check for available gamertags, and see how your new choice will look on the various Xbox services. Here’s how you can use your controller to make the switch:
How to change your Xbox gamertag online
The Xbox website has a convenient page for gamertag changes. you may nail down your new gamertag before committing to it. Here’s how:
