{"id":1073,"date":"2023-07-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/?p=1073"},"modified":"2025-01-10T05:45:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:45:36","slug":"how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: 5 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to Elon Musk, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1601124219009409024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 1 billion inactive accounts are on the platform<\/a>. You\u2019re a new or existing user and want a specific handle. However, when you check if it\u2019s available, you see the message that the username is unavailable. But, when you search for the Twitter handle, you come across an account that looks inactive. There are no recent tweets from the profile, and there\u2019s no profile or header picture. Also, you see that most of the account\u2019s details are incomplete. This brings you to the million-dollar question: how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account? Is there any way you can get Twitter to release the username?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should you do if the platform won\u2019t listen to your request? This guide highlights various techniques to get the Twitter handle from an inactive account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/john-cameron-IrkHdv88Xp8-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Donald J. Trump\u2019s Twitter profile after the platform suspended his account.\" class=\"wp-image-1074\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Facts\" >How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_That_Is_Inactive\" >How To Get a Twitter Handle That Is Inactive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#3_Tips_on_How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account\" >3 Tips on How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Ask\" >How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Ask<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Trademark\" >How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Impersonation\" >How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Impersonation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#2_Tips_If_You_Cant_Get_the_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account\" >2 Tips If You Can\u2019t Get the Handle From an Inactive Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#Try_To_Get_a_Similar_Handle\" >Try To Get a Similar Handle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-get-a-twitter-handle-from-an-inactive-account-5-tips\/#Wait_and_See_if_Theres_Any_Change\" >Wait and See if There\u2019s Any Change<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Facts\"><\/span><strong>How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account? First, you need to know what Twitter considers an inactive account. After all, the platform doesn\u2019t want anyone and everyone to try to claim specific handles. The social media network wants you to use your account frequently.\u00a0According to the platform, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/rules-and-policies\/inactive-twitter-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">log in to your profile at least once every 30 days<\/a>. This is from Twitter\u2019s inactive account policy. Failing to log in to your account means the platform assumes your profile is inactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this wasn\u2019t the case, as this requirement was pretty recent. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230419143120\/https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/rules-and-policies\/inactive-twitter-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Even midway through April 2023<\/a>, the platform\u2019s policy required users to log in once in six months.\u00a0What happens if you don\u2019t follow through with this policy? In this case, the platform may permanently remove your account. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1655720120440823809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elon Musk stated the same on Twitter<\/a>. But, instead of deleting these profiles, he said the platform would archive them. In other words, the social media network will store them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the platform look at to determine the account\u2019s status? It\u2019s clear it relies on whether the user logs into their account regularly. Are there other signs? Let\u2019s say the last tweet from the account was over a decade ago. Well, it\u2019s hard to tell from a first glance. But you can use Twitter analytics tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitonomy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitonomy<\/a> to learn more about the profile. It gives you various statistics to analyze and see if the account is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_That_Is_Inactive\"><\/span><strong>How To Get a Twitter Handle That Is Inactive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-side\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-side-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-side-box-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bulk-delete-head\">Bulk delete past tweets with one click<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subscribe-to-unlock\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/login\/\">\n\t                 Sign in with Twitter <svg width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M9.1605 0H0.849401C0.626751 0 0.413219 0.0884475 0.255781 0.245885C0.0983438 0.403323 0.00989626 0.616854 0.00989626 0.839505C0.00989626 1.06216 0.0983438 1.27569 0.255781 1.43312C0.413219 1.59056 0.626751 1.67901 0.849401 1.67901H7.13309L0.256291 8.55665C0.17611 8.63409 0.112154 8.72673 0.0681567 8.82915C0.0241591 8.93157 0.00100033 9.04173 3.16969e-05 9.1532C-0.000936937 9.26467 0.020304 9.37522 0.062515 9.47839C0.104726 9.58156 0.167062 9.67529 0.245885 9.75412C0.324709 9.83294 0.418441 9.89527 0.521613 9.93748C0.624785 9.9797 0.735331 10.0009 0.846799 9.99997C0.958268 9.999 1.06843 9.97584 1.17085 9.93184C1.27327 9.88785 1.36591 9.82389 1.44335 9.74371L8.32099 2.86649V9.1506C8.32099 9.37325 8.40944 9.58678 8.56688 9.74422C8.72431 9.90166 8.93785 9.9901 9.1605 9.9901C9.38315 9.9901 9.59668 9.90166 9.75412 9.74422C9.91155 9.58678 10 9.37325 10 9.1506V0.839505C10 0.616854 9.91155 0.403323 9.75412 0.245885C9.59668 0.0884475 9.38315 0 9.1605 0Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/images\/single-post-img.svg\" alt=\"img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve analyzed the profile, followed it closely, and concluded the account is inactive. So you ask yourself, \u201cHow to get a Twitter handle that is inactive?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter is quite clear about its stance on taking handles from inactive users. It will not release the usernames. Instead, it suggests trying a variation of the handle and see if that\u2019s available.What about if the account receives a suspension or the person <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/deactivate-twitter-temporarily-a-guide-to-a-short-break\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deactivates their account<\/a>? It\u2019s unclear whether the platform will remove suspended accounts. However, users who deactivate their accounts <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/managing-your-account\/how-to-deactivate-twitter-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have up to 30 days<\/a>. During this period, they need to log in to their profile. Otherwise, the platform will delete the account permanently. As a result, the username will be up for grabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter allows suspended accounts to appeal to the platform\u2019s enforcement and restore access. This is why you can\u2019t get the handle from suspended profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your goal to get to the bottom of how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account? The short answer is to wait. Proceed to the next section if you want to try something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tips_on_How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account\"><\/span><strong>3 Tips on How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You already know the social media network won\u2019t give you the username, even from inactive accounts. Fortunately, there are three techniques you can try to make this happen. However, do keep in mind that they may not always work. Here\u2019s a comprehensive guide on how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Ask\"><\/span><strong>How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Ask<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account is to ask the user directly. It\u2019s always better to reach out instead of going through Twitter. Why? Well, Twitter won\u2019t just give you the handle. You can send the account a direct message and wait for a reply. But, as the profile is inactive, there\u2019s a high possibility you won\u2019t get a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait for at least a few days before proceeding to the next step. Why? Sometimes, people use Twitter without tweeting or engaging with other posts. In the social media domain, these accounts go by the term \u201clurkers.\u201d And if the profile behaves like one, there\u2019s no way of knowing if it is active. That\u2019s why leaving a direct message is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get lucky, maybe the person won\u2019t mind switching to a new handle. You can also provide a monetary reward for making the change. However, do keep in mind that <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/rules-and-policies\/twitter-username-squatting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this violates the platform\u2019s policy<\/a>. So, try to keep your activity on the down low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the platform doesn\u2019t want users to acquire handles and sit on them. It\u2019s a common practice to acquire popular handles and see if anyone will offer compensation in exchange for the username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, Twitter won\u2019t go after account squatters and release the handle. The platform will only take action if it clearly violates the trademark policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/claudio-schwarz-FMJAYeRwtDY-unsplash-4.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding their smartphone with the Twitter app open.\" class=\"wp-image-1075\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Trademark\"><\/span><strong>How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Trademark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This step of how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account is for organizations and companies. What if you represent a brand and want to use Twitter as part of your social media strategy? In this case, filing a trademark dispute claim against the inactive account is possible. Twitter does consider this a serious allegation, so make sure you know what you\u2019re doing. Avoid filing for a claim just because you want the handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, simply having a similar username doesn\u2019t mean it violates the trademark policy. The platform does allow usernames if there is no attempt to mislead people. Twitter wants people to have freedom of expression, starting with handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not a violation if the person uses the username that is out of the trademark\u2019s scope. For example, the user lives in a different region where the handle has a different meaning. Or the person works in another industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/forms\/ipi\/trademark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can file for trademark violation<\/a> if the account tries to impersonate your brand. You need to fill out a form stating the issue and your affiliation with the trademark owner. For example, are you a representative of the organization? Or are you just trying to report this issue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to provide information to prove you are the trademark owner or represent one. Twitter requires the following data from you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trademark holder\u2019s name, address, country and website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration number, the word or symbol with the trademark, and the class of goods and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who did you approach to register the trademark?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A link where the record of the trademark exists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a valid trademark violation claim, Twitter will release the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/y-cai-Ch_QF4IocbU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Starbucks trademark symbol.\" class=\"wp-image-1076\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_a_Twitter_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account_Impersonation\"><\/span><strong>How To Get a Twitter Handle From an Inactive Account: Impersonation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t represent a brand, i.e., you are an individual, then you can\u2019t use trademark policy violation. But you can file for impersonation. Remember, you need solid proof to be eligible for this claim. Here\u2019s a simple breakdown of how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account.&nbsp;For starters, the user should try to impersonate you or mislead others on the platform. Let\u2019s say the person has your picture. Or, they use an image generated by a computer with the intent to mislead other users. In this instance, you have a valid impersonation claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the platform also allows people to have handles that have no association with the account holder. It isn\u2019t impersonation if the person shares the same name as you. Also, this is true for commentary, fan and parody accounts on the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you file the impersonation form, you need to strengthen your claim. Having a domain with the same name as the handle is helpful. Also, an email address with the username you want can work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to provide information about the impersonation. Twitter will also ask you to share a copy of a valid ID to ensure you are the real person. Also, you must submit the necessary documentation if you have a pseudonym, trade name or any other identifier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Twitter finds that the user is impersonating you, they will ask the person to make changes to their profile. In this case, it\u2019s possible to get the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should the user continue to impersonate you, it will result in account suspension. This means you won\u2019t have access to the handle. Practice caution when filing for impersonation, as a suspension means the handle is no longer within your reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/viktoria-blomberg-book-WpV34IQNLXM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A person impersonating Elvis Presley and hugging a woman.\" class=\"wp-image-1078\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Tips_If_You_Cant_Get_the_Handle_From_an_Inactive_Account\"><\/span><strong>2 Tips If You Can\u2019t Get the Handle From an Inactive Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You followed all the steps on how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account. However, despite your best efforts, you\u2019re not close to acquiring the username. Don\u2019t worry, as you can still do something to change this. Given below are two other methods you should try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_To_Get_a_Similar_Handle\"><\/span><strong>Try To Get a Similar Handle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you try everything suggested under how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account? The only solution available in this situation is to use a different username. Now, you should keep it as similar as possible to the unavailable one. But it should also help people identify that both accounts are distinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to keep the similarity between both handles. For instance, you can place a dot somewhere in the username. This counts as a different handle. Let\u2019s assume the handle you want is <strong>@username123<\/strong>. See if you can get <strong>@user.name123<\/strong> or something along these lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An underscore within the handle is also an excellent and creative solution. Or, you can add words like business or your brand name at the end of the username. Also, there\u2019s the option to use &#8220;official&#8221; at the end of the handle. Several prominent public figures and businesses use this strategy for their social media usernames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some rules to remember about the handle. You can&#8217;t use <strong>Admin<\/strong> or <strong>Twitter<\/strong>, as this will mislead users on the platform. Only if you are an employee will the social media network allow these words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure the handle\u2019s character count doesn\u2019t exceed 15 characters. Also, it should be more than four characters. Additional alphabets and numbers can also help differentiate your account. For example, instead of <strong>@username123<\/strong>, you can try <strong>@user.nam3123<\/strong>. However, the social media network doesn\u2019t allow the following characters in your handle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symbol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/daddy-mohlala-hwGiGxe-Rg4-unsplash-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"A tweet from a Twitter user containing a link to their website.\" class=\"wp-image-1080\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wait_and_See_if_Theres_Any_Change\"><\/span><strong>Wait and See if There\u2019s Any Change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step in how to get a Twitter handle from an inactive account is to play the waiting game. Sometimes, you can get lucky, and the username becomes available in a few days. Otherwise, you may have to wait months or years for this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elon Musk said <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/tech-policy\/2023\/05\/twitter-starts-purging-inactive-accounts-after-quiet-policy-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">that the platform is considering removing inactive accounts<\/a>. It&#8217;s possible that the social media network may only archive profiles of public figures and famous personalities.\u00a0Or, the platform may reverse course and remove these profiles from its database. Also, it isn\u2019t clear how long the account has to be inactive to be eligible for removal. There is a lot of uncertainty when it comes to Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you want to become an influencer in the future? It\u2019s possible to trademark the name and then file a copyright claim against the inactive account. But, this process is expensive and time-consuming. Only go ahead with this if you have no other option. Remember, it\u2019s quite challenging to trademark common words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep your existing handle, it\u2019s vital you don\u2019t break Twitter\u2019s rules. You may only receive warnings from the platform for the first few violations. If you continue to violate the social media network\u2019s policy, it will result in a permanent suspension. As a result, you may never get to use your handle ever again. The best way to avoid this issue is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/delete-tweets-erasing-unneeded-twitter-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">delete tweets<\/a> that don\u2019t comply with the platform\u2019s content guidelines. You can automate this with TweetEraser, which gives you the tools to remove posts. Whenever your tweet contains a specific word or phrase, you can program TweetEraser to delete it immediately. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ensure you only post tweets that stay within Twitter\u2019s rules and policies today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Elon Musk, over 1 billion inactive accounts are on the platform. You\u2019re a new or existing user and want a specific handle. However, when you check if it\u2019s available, you see the message that the username is unavailable. 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