Do this now
- Try the old name in Edit profile.
- If the 30-day limit blocks you, note the date you can change again.
- If someone took it, screenshot the holder.
- Report only if the account poses as you.
- Update links in your other bios to the current name.
What to write
"@[old] was my username until [date]. The new holder copies my videos and profile photo."
Deadlines to know
- One username change every 30 days.
What to avoid
- Renaming to test whether a name is free.
Official sources
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