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How to Change Xbox Name on Mobile [iPhone & Android]
You are only allowed one free change
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Published onFebruary 5, 2024
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To change your Xbox name or gamertag (the primary identification on the network), you can use the web panel, the Xbox console, or the mobile app. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps for Android and iOS mobile devices.
You are allowed up to 12 characters for the Xbox Gamertag, including spaces, but special characters are not supported, and you can change it for free once after signing up. On subsequent attempts, you will be charged $9.99 (plus taxes), though it slightly varies based on the region.
How can I change the Xbox name (gamertag) on mobile?
iPhone (iOS)
Even though Xbox now allows more languages and personalization options in the gamertag, it’s still not compatible with most games. As a result, Xbox initially shows you what the gamertag would look like on non-supported games.
Android
The steps to change your Xbox gamertag on an Android mobile are identical to those on an iPhone, given that the UI (user interface) is the same. The only difference is that you need to download the Xbox app from theGoogle Play Store.
Once done, open XboxSettings, tap onHelp topics> selectManage your profile> tapHow to change your Xbox gamertag> chooseOn the web> tapChoose your new gamertag> enter your gamertag in the text field > tapCheck availability> if available, clickChange gamertag> confirm the change.
As we mentioned earlier, you can only change the Xbox gamertag for free once. The next time, it will ask you to pay $9.99 or a similar amount in another currency. So, make sure the new gamertag is the one you want to stick with for the years, or at least until Xbox removes theGametag Changecharge.
Before you leave, discover the steps tochange the Xbox gamertag on the console and PCif you feel more comfortable with it.
For any queries or to share why you had to change the gamertag, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
