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 Norwegian name as a username
Norwegian has three extra letters. A username has to use plain letters because Snapchat’s rule names Latin letters, so the common choices are a for the ring-a, o for the o with a stroke and ae for the ligature. Choose the spelling you use abroad 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 Norway
The Marketing Control Act and the Norwegian Consumer Authority require that advertising on social media is clearly marked as such. That applies to content, not to handle claims. Datatilsynet handles data protection, and a failed username claim is covered by the refund policy.
Reference points: trade marks are handled by the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (Patentstyret), and personal data by the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet). These are not legal advice.