how to change xbox gamertag

To change your Xbox gamertag, you have several options: via your Xbox console, the Xbox app, or a web browser. Here's how to do it:

On Xbox Console (Xbox One, Series S/X)

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller.
2. Navigate to Profile & system and select your profile.
3. Go to My profile > Customize profile.
4. Select your current gamertag.
5. Enter a new gamertag or choose from suggested ones.
6. Select Check availability. If available, confirm by selecting Change gamertag.

Your new gamertag will update across Xbox services shortly

Using the Xbox App (iOS or Android)

1. Open the Xbox app and sign in.
2. Tap your profile icon (usually top right).
3. Go to Settings (gear icon), then Help topics > Manage your account > How to change your Xbox gamertag.
4. Select the option to change gamertag on the web ; this opens a browser.
5. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
6. Enter your new gamertag, check availability, and claim it if available.

Note: You cannot change gamertag directly inside the app; it redirects you to a web page

Via Web Browser

1. Go to the Xbox gamertag change page on the Xbox or Microsoft website.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account linked to Xbox.
3. Enter your desired gamertag.
4. Click Check availability.
5. If available, click Claim it to finalize the change.

You get one free gamertag change; subsequent changes may require a fee

Additional Notes

• Gamertags can be up to 12 characters long.
• If your desired gamertag is taken, Xbox may append a hashtag and numbers to differentiate it.
• Changes take effect quickly and reflect across Xbox services.

This process works on Xbox 360 as well, but the navigation differs slightly

. In summary, changing your Xbox gamertag is straightforward and can be done on your console, through the Xbox app (via web), or directly on the Xbox website by signing in and selecting a new available gamertag