Can You Reclaim Your Instagram Username After Deleting Your Account?
Learn what happens to your Instagram username when you delete your account and how to keep it.
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Deleting your Instagram account permanently removes it along with your username. You may not be able to create a new account with the same username immediately. If someone else claims the username in the meantime, it will no longer be available. To keep using the same username, consider temporarily deactivating your account instead.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens to my Instagram username if I delete my account? Deleting your account permanently removes your username. If another user claims it before you create a new account, it won't be available.
- Can I temporarily deactivate my Instagram account? Yes, deactivating your account allows you to keep your username while pausing your account activity.
- How long does it take to create a new account with the same username after deletion? There is no guaranteed time; it depends on whether someone else has claimed your username during the time your account was deleted.
- Is there any way to recover my deleted Instagram account? Once your account is deleted, recovery is not possible. It's better to deactivate if you're unsure.