Instagram has put a fourteen days lock-in period to username after changing it. Instagram has done this to stop spam accounts, which can be easily created once the username is available.
But this 14 lock-in period of username increased the waiting period, which demotivates people doing such activities.
However, can you change your username if you are a genuine user and really want to change it before 14 days? – A conditional yes!
Here in this How to Give Someone Instagram Username Without 14 Days Waiting article, we will tell you how can you do it.
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How to Give Someone an Instagram Username Without 14 Days Waiting
Of course, After changing your Instagram username for the first time, you will have to wait a period of 14 days before changing it for the second time. A user cannot change its username twice in 14 days period. However, you can still change your username within 14 days by following methods.
#Method-1: Delete Your Account & Enter That Username
- In this method, you have to delete your Instagram account and later make a new account with the same username.
- In this way, you can have your username within 14 days.
Here is how to delete your Instagram account –
- If you really want to delete and bye-bye to your Instagram account, you can go to this link first (click here)
- Now, log in there, and request to delete your account and once your request is approved your account will get deleted.
- Once you deleted your account your followers, photos, stories and all the data on Instagram will be deleted. However, now you can make a new account with the usernames you want.
How to make a new Instagram account –
- Go to this link – Sign up for Instagram
- Use your email address or Facebook account to make a new account
#Method-2: Request Instagram for Changing the Username Before 14 Days
Another method to get the username back is to request Instagram support to allow you to change your username before 14 days.
However, it is a very low chance that they will allow you to change your username, but you can still try.
Here is how to request Instagram to let you change your Username without waiting 14 days –
- Open Instagram App > Go to Your Profile.
- Tap on Three Lines on Top Right Corner.
- Tap on Settings > Help.
- Then, tap on Report a Problem.
- Again tap on Report a Problem.
- Then you have to explain your issue in brief and add a screenshot of the username you want to change.
Here is a template for you, which you can just copy and paste there –
Hello,
I have accidentally changed my Instagram profile name twice in 14 days. I respect and understand Instagram’s policy, and I am aware of it. But now I need that username again before 14 days because of some issue, please treat this case as an exception and help me out.
I’m waiting for your reply, thanks!
Related – How to Find deleted Instagram account
Frequently Asked Question
#1. Does Instagram Hold Username for 14 Days?
Yes, Instagram holds a username for 14 days, and during that period no one can use that username. This is done because spam accounts have been created, once the username gets available.
That’s Instagram choose to hold a username for 14 days.
2. Why can’t I change my name on Instagram before 14 days?
As per Instagram policy, you cannot change a username more than twice within 14 days this was done to prevent spam on the platform. However, you can delete the previous account and make a new account with the username you want.
3. How can I get an inactive Instagram name?
You can ask that person to delete his/her account, you can ask her to do it for free or you can offer them money to buy that username. If you hold the trademark or rights of that name, then you can put a copy-right strike.
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t help you much in this case.
