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Instagram Is Testing the Locking of Old Usernames for 14 Days After Changes

The feature may also prevent bots from securing and selling those handles

What if you like your old Instagram username better?Artur/iStock
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By David Cohen

March 22, 2019

Good news may be on the way for Instagram users who decided to change their usernames and then experienced second thoughts.

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David Cohen

David Cohen is editor of Adweek's Social Pro Daily.

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