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Instagram username character limit
An Instagram username can be up to 30 characters and can use letters, numbers, periods and underscores.
Instagram username character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 30 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Instagram username facts
- A username cannot start or end with a period, or have two periods in a row.
- Your username is your profile URL, instagram.com/yourname.
Tips
Writing a better Instagram username
- Shorter usernames are easier to remember and tag.
- Keep it consistent with your handle on other platforms.
FAQ
Instagram username: common questions
What is the Instagram username character limit?+
An Instagram username can be up to 30 characters and can use letters, numbers, periods and underscores.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the Instagram username limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if an Instagram username is over 30 characters?+
Instagram will not accept more than 30 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the Instagram editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.