Your Xbox gamertag is the name other players see across Xbox services. When you want a new one, use xbox.com in a browser or change it from an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console. Xbox Support puts the gamertag limit at 12 characters on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows, and at 15 characters on Xbox 360. Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring can currently preview unique gamertags of up to 15 characters; gamertags that are not unique or that use non-Latin characters stay at 12.
Change Your Xbox Gamertag On The Web
This fixes a gamertag change from a phone, tablet, or computer browser. Sign in to xbox.com with the Microsoft email address and password connected to your Xbox profile. Then select Play in the xbox.com navigation bar.
Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner. Choose View full profile. Select the edit icon next to your current gamertag.
Enter the gamertag you want, or select Randomize. Review how the new gamertag will look across Xbox services. Select Change gamertag to confirm it.
Switch It On Xbox Series X S Or Xbox One
Use this method when you are on an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S and want to make the change directly from the console. It starts in the Xbox guide, so use the controller connected to your signed-in profile.
Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Go to Profile & system. Select your Xbox profile. If you are not signed in, choose Choose a profile and sign in.
Open My profile. Select Customize profile. Select your current gamertag. Under Choose your new gamertag, type the new name in the text box.
Select Check availability. Review how the gamertag will look across Xbox services. Select Change gamertag.
Use The Account Settings Route
Sign in to xbox.com with the Microsoft account tied to your Xbox profile. Open your Xbox profile. Go to Settings.
Select Account. Choose Change gamertag. Enter the gamertag you want, or choose Randomize.
Review how it will appear across Xbox services. Choose Change gamertag. This route is handy when you are already on your profile page and do not want to use the edit icon.
Check The Name Before You Confirm
Do this on the preview screen before you lock in the new gamertag.
- 1.Make sure the gamertag is spelled exactly the way you want it.
- 2.Select Randomize if you want Xbox to suggest a name.
- 3.On console, select Check availability before moving forward.
- 4.Review how the gamertag will look across Xbox services.
- 5.Select Change gamertag only after the preview looks right.
Try Another Name If Yours Is Unavailable
The most common cause is simple: the gamertag you entered is not available. On Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, type another option under Choose your new gamertag. Select Check availability again.
On xbox.com, enter a different gamertag or select Randomize. Review the preview once Xbox shows a name you can use. Choose Change gamertag.
Skip Old Xbox 360 Store Instructions
Older Xbox 360 tutorials point to flows that no longer handle paid gamertag changes through the Xbox 360 Store.
- 1.The Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace were retired on July 29, 2024.
- 2.Paid gamertag-change purchases on Xbox 360 are no longer available.
- 3.Xbox Support still documents a direct Xbox 360 route: Social > Sign In or Out > Settings > Profile > Edit Profile > Gamertag > Enter New Gamertag, plus a separate procedure for converting an offline profile into an Xbox 360 gamertag.
- 4.Use xbox.com, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X|S for the current gamertag change flow.
Review An Enforcement Gamertag Change
Sign in to the Xbox enforcement history page with the Microsoft account connected to the profile. Review the action listed for the gamertag change. If the action is eligible, use the case review option shown in enforcement history. An enforcement replacement is not the same as choosing a new gamertag yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Xbox gamertag from a browser?
Yes. Sign in to xbox.com, open your Xbox profile, select the edit icon next to your gamertag, enter a new one, review the preview, and select Change gamertag.
Can I change my gamertag on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Open Profile & system, select your profile, go to My profile > Customize profile, choose your current gamertag, enter a new one, check availability, and confirm it.
What is the current Xbox gamertag character limit?
Xbox Support describes the current limit as 12 characters on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows, and 15 characters on Xbox 360. Xbox Insiders in Alpha Skip-Ahead can also preview unique gamertags of up to 15 characters, while gamertags that are not unique or that use non-Latin characters remain limited to 12.
Is changing a Microsoft account display name the same as changing a gamertag?
No. Your Microsoft account display name and your Xbox gamertag are separate names.