User uses the same Instagram name as my domain

CyberCommander

Power Member

Dec 30, 2019

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• Dec 15, 2025

• #1

I have a very good Website/Domain and wanna use the same Instagram account like the domain name, but another guy have registered it in 2020 and is not active anymore.
How big is the chance, that Instagram will give me the account?

 

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Elliot Price

Junior Member

Oct 20, 2025

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• Dec 16, 2025

• #2

I suggest you revise it again.Honestly, the chances are very low. Instagram almost never releases inactive usernames unless there is a clear trademark and legal claim behind it. Just owning the domain usually is not enough.Most people either add a small modifier to the name or try to buy it directly from the current owner if they can contact them.

 

ToyBox Marketing

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Feb 18, 2025

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• Dec 16, 2025

• #3

Contact the meta support team and show them that you have a domain that is already registered. From there, they will reach out to the account holder and if no response, they might let you take the name. However; make sure you have everything verified.

 

cenderework

BANNED

Oct 2, 2025

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• Dec 16, 2025

• #4

Instagram only gives inactive names in rare cases usually if you can prove a trademark. Otherwise you’ll probably need a slight variation.

 

Invictus

Elite Member

Jr. VIP

Feb 9, 2018

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• Dec 17, 2025

• #5

not worth even trying

 

Flickkaa

Junior Member

Oct 3, 2025

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• Dec 17, 2025

• #6

CyberCommander said:

I have a very good Website/Domain and wanna use the same Instagram account like the domain name, but another guy have registered it in 2020 and is not active anymore.
How big is the chance, that Instagram will give me the account?

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You might try reaching out politely to the current account owner sometimes a friendly message can work or otherwise consider adding a small modifier to match your brand closely.

 

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pedroyohan

Registered Member

Oct 13, 2025

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• Dec 17, 2025

• #7

Sometimes monitoring the account for activity over time helps if it remains inactive, reporting a trademark issue might be your only chance to claim it.

 

nip

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Sep 25, 2025

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• Dec 17, 2025

• #8

Don’t waste time. Try to figure out who is behind this Instagram account and contact them to discuss a purchase... Sometimes basic reverse engineering gives you all infos.

 

Ralphoton

Senior Member

Feb 29, 2016

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• Dec 18, 2025

• #9

Even if the account hasn’t been active for years, Instagram rarely gives usernames to others, so your chances are low.