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I gave my login to a middleman and lost my OG handle

Short answer: Sharing a login to sell, swap or value a handle usually ends this way. Treat it as a hack: recover the account through Instagram, change the password, turn on two-factor and remove unknown emails and phones. Then report the account holding your handle.

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Do this now

  1. Try to log in. If you can, change the password and log out all sessions.
  2. If you cannot, use instagram.com/hacked.
  3. Remove emails and phones you did not add.
  4. Screenshot your chats with the middleman.
  5. Report the account now holding the handle.

What to write

"I shared my login with [person] on [date]. My username @[og] was then moved to @[other]."

Deadlines to know

What to avoid

Official sources

Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ogclaim is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is buying or swapping allowed?

Instagram's terms do not allow buying or selling usernames.

Can I report the middleman?

Yes, report the account in the app.

Where can I read more?

See escrow and middlemen.

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Send the username on WhatsApp or email. You hear whether it looks workable. See the refund policy on the pricing page.

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