XBOX Live: change names - how it works
This guide explains how you can change your name on Microsoft's Xbox Live service. You can customize both your real name and your gamertag.
Change names on Xbox Live
- To change your billing address name, log in to Xbox Live using your login information.
- Click "My Account" and select "Billing Information". Here you can add other billing options in addition to a credit card or edit your data.
- To change your gamertag, hover your mouse over your profile name at the top right of the screen and select "Profile".
- Then click "Edit gamertag" next to your avatar. You can find more information in this practical tip.
In the next practical tip, we'll show you how to change your Xbox Live email address.