Does the AGCM decide who holds a username?

No. The AGCM covers unfair commercial practices and advertising. A username decision is made by the platform under its own rules.

Do I need a business in Italy to claim a username?

No. A claim can be personal or for a business. What matters is the facts: a name that is yours, a mark, an impersonating profile or a previous username.

How do I start from Italy?

Message us on WhatsApp or email with the username and the profile it is for. Say you are in Italy and what proof you hold.

How do I check whether a username is taken?

Search it on each platform and read the result. The username check guide explains what taken, inactive and available look like.

Username claims in Italy

Names, script and spelling in Italy

Italian names bring accented vowels, apostrophes and double surnames. A username takes none of the accents or apostrophes, so D’Angelo becomes dangelo or d_angelo depending on the platform and on what is free. Decide the plain spelling first and check it on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

One username on three platforms

Platform	What to know
Instagram	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.

Local rules and what they do not cover

The Garante oversees data protection and the AGCM covers consumer and advertising practices, including how influencer content is labelled. A platform’s decision about a username is outside both. A failed claim is covered by the refund policy.

Reference points: trade marks are handled by the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM), and personal data by the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali. These are not legal advice.

Before you ask for a claim

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.

Official sources

Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Usernm is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.