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Instagram Transfer Guide

EasyEst. Instant

Steps

1

Seller opens Edit Profile

Tap your profile picture → Edit Profile → Username field.

2

Buyer prepares their account

Buyer opens their Instagram Edit Profile page in a separate session, ready to type the new username.

3

Seller changes to a temporary username

Seller changes their username to something else and saves. The original handle is now free.

4

Buyer claims the handle

Buyer immediately enters the freed username and saves. Instagram claims are near-instant.

5

Confirm in ExchangeHandles

Buyer confirms receipt in the escrow dashboard. Funds released to seller.

Tips

  • Instagram username changes take effect instantly with no waiting period.
  • Coordinate the swap in real time using the chat feature.
  • Buyer can verify availability at instagram.com/@username before confirming escrow.