Username planning and safety.
How to plan a username and stay safe.
Start with the situation that matches yours. How to plan a username and stay safe.
Username claim scams to avoid
No one can sell you a username.
NO BUYINGWhy buying or swapping usernames fails
A username is not yours to sell: it belongs to an account governed by platform terms.
TIMINGWhat you can and cannot know about claim timing
Platforms decide on their own time and publish no schedule, so nobody can tell you how long a claim will take.
PREPAREWhat to send before a username claim
Send the username you want, the platforms, why it matters to you and any mark or business proof.
CREATORSUsername checklist for creators
Check the name on all three platforms, keep it short and plan for a change window.
LOCALUsername checklist for a local business
Use the business name, check it on the three platforms and match your signs and listings.
LAUNCHRegister your name on all three platforms before you launch
Registering early is the only way to hold a name.
AFTERAfter a username claim succeeds
Secure the account, update links and use the name.
FAILEDWhen a username claim does not go through
The platform decides, and a claim can fail.
GROUPSChoosing a username for a nonprofit or community group
Pick one name that works on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, register it on all three in the same session, and put the accounts under an organisation email that more than one trusted person can reach.
EXPANSIONA username for a company expanding to new countries
When a company expands abroad, keep one global username and add country accounts only if you post different content for each market.
REFUNDSRefund terms for a username claim
Ask about refunds before you pay anyone for a username claim.
Want it handled for you?
Send the username on WhatsApp or email. You hear whether it looks workable. See the refund policy on the pricing page.