Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change the name of your new gamertag to something besides the two gamertags used so far, say 'Player3.' Sign out of the Dashboard.
Have your Microsoft Passport Network password and email address available for this step. You'll be asked to create an Xbox Live membership during this process be sure to create a free Silver membership, as other membership types cost money. Select the 'Recover Gamertag' option and follow the onscreen instructions. You should get a 'Gamertag in use' message. Select the 'Xbox Live' banner in the Xbox Live area of the Dashboard, then select 'Join Xbox Live' and follow the onscreen instructions.Įnter your original gamertag ('Player1,' for this process) when prompted.