Who this is for
- US small businesses and shops whose name is held by an empty or inactive profile.
- Creators who are stuck on @name_official or @thename.co.
- Brands with a US trademark that someone else is sitting on.
- Agencies handling handles for several clients.
What Instagram allows
Instagram doesn’t sell usernames, and buying or selling handles breaks its Terms of Use. Inactive handles can sometimes be freed up, and a registered trademark gives you a route through Instagram’s own intellectual property reporting. Unbanz works through those official routes. More on inactive Instagram usernames and taken Instagram usernames.
If you hold a US trademark
A registration with the USPTO that matches the handle makes the strongest claim, especially when the account holding it is using your brand name. Have the registration number ready. No trademark? An inactive handle can still be worth a try.
Hear it from a client
One client wanted a handle held by a dead profile. In his words: “I needed an Instagram username but it was a dead profile. Unbanz really helped me with it. It took like 5 days.” Watch it on our reviews page.
What to send
- The handle you want.
- Your current Instagram profile.
- Your trademark registration number, if you have one.
No passwords or login codes. Guaranteed. If we take it on, we get it done.