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Instagram won t let me change my username?

I m trying to get the Instagram username @alaina. Whenever I try to change my username, it says the name is taken. However, when I click @alaina in a comment, try to go to instagram.com/alaina, or search for it, no account comes up. Could the account just be deactivated, but not deleted? it s really annoying. Thanks !

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Hmmm well maybe contact instagram if nothing helps

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    -try adding numbers to your username

    -add your last name or the first letter of it to you user name

    -if no one has the unsername it might be a glitch so refresh you page

    -you dont need to change your username if you dont want to

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    thats wierd your name doesnt come up

    contact instagram

    make a new acc and try using the same name if it works

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    You may have been hacked but it could be deleted

    have a nice day!!!!

  • 5 years ago

    If someone previously registered that name, you're not going to get it. Period.

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