Twitter usernames are valuable assets. In fact, they can be worth a lot of money.
If you have an inactive Twitter username that you want to claim, there are a few things you need to do in order to make that happen.
Here, we will walk you through the process of claiming an inactive Twitter username.
Guide to Claim Twitter’s Abandoned Username
Twitter usernames are the names that people use to identify themselves on Twitter. They are valuable because they can help you build your personal brand and grow your following on the platform.
If you have an inactive Twitter username that you want to claim, it’s likely because the username is similar to your name or brand, and you want to prevent others from using it.
Claiming an inactive Twitter username is a simple process. Follow these steps:
- First, you’ll need to create a Twitter account if you don’t already have one. Click the button to sign up.
2. The next step is to find the inactive Twitter username that you want to claim.
3. Once you’ve found the inactive Twitter username you want to claim, you’ll need to fill out a form from Twitter. This includes your full name, email address, and the inactive Twitter username you want to claim.
4. After you’ve submitted the form, Twitter will review your request and get back to you within a few days. If your request is approved, you’ll be able to change your Twitter username to the inactive username you claimed.
How do you find an inactive Twitter username?
You can find an inactive Twitter username by logging into the Twitter account that you want to claim the username for and going to the “Claim a username” page. From there, you will need to enter the username that you want to claim and Twitter will tell you if the username is available or not.
If the username is available, you will be able to claim it. However, if the username is already taken, you will need to find another one.
Remember, before claiming an inactive Twitter username, you should check to see if the account has been suspended or not.
If the account has been suspended, you will not be able to claim it. You should also check if there are any tweets or other content on the account that you do not want to be associated with your brand. If there is, you may want to find another username.
Tips to keep in mind if the username is claimed by someone else.
If the username you want is already claimed by someone else, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, check to see if the account is active. If the last tweet was posted six months ago or longer, it’s likely that the owner isn’t using the account anymore and you may be able to contact Twitter to have the username released.
Second, consider adding creative punctuation or misspellings to make your username unique while still conveying the message you want. For example, if your name is David Smith and DavidSmith is already taken, you could try the David_Smith or DavidSmithy.
Finally, remember that you can always use a variation of your username if your first choice isn’t available. For instance, if you wanted to use @janesmith but JaneSmith is taken, you could try @smithjane or @jane_smith instead.
By keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be more likely to find a username that works for you even if your first choice is already taken.