Can I Search for Friends on Facebook Using an XBox Gamertag?

By Melly Parker

Xbox is a Microsoft product.
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Gamers use gamertags to represent themselves on Xbox Live. The names show up in place of real names on friends lists, in online games and on achievement posts. Though it may not be easy to find an Xbox Live friend on Facebook with his gamertag, some people may use the same moniker on both places. If they do, you might be able to find the person you're friends with on Xbox Live on Facebook with just a gamertag.

Step 1

Log in to your Facebook account from your Internet browser.

Step 2

Place your cursor in the search bar at the top of the page and type in the gamertag for which you're searching.

Step 3

Click "See More Results" at the bottom of the search.

Step 4

Scroll through the results and see if you recognize your friend. If not, you may need to ask him what name he uses on Facebook.

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