Check the name first
- See whether the username is taken, inactive or free with the username check.
- Settle one plain-letter spelling that fits all three platforms.
- Collect proof tied to the name: a mark, a business record or a profile that is posing as you.
The brand and trademark guide covers the proof side.
Writing a Finnish name as a username
Finland’s two official languages bring Finnish and Swedish spellings, with a and o with two dots in both and a with a ring in Swedish names. A username has to be plain letters since Snapchat’s rule names Latin letters, so choose the plain spelling and check it on all three platforms.
What each platform allows
| Platform | What to know |
|---|---|
| Letters, numbers, periods and underscores, up to 30 characters. | |
| TikTok | Letters, numbers, underscores and periods, and a change is allowed once every 30 days. |
| Snapchat | 3 to 15 characters, Latin letters, numbers and one separator, and a change is allowed once every 12 months. |
Read the username rules guide and same username on every platform before you settle on a spelling.
Law and support notes for Finland
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority covers advertising and consumer matters, and the Data Protection Ombudsman covers personal data. Neither decides username requests. The price is agreed in your chat or email before work starts, and a failed claim is covered by the refund policy.
Reference points: trade marks are handled by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH), and personal data by the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman. These are not legal advice.