Core admin terms are obvious but frequently missed in variations. admin, administrator, and sysadmin are blocked on most platforms. But admin1, admin2, xadmin, admin_official, and the_admin often slip through. Use pattern matching to catch any username containing "admin" as a substring.
Moderator and staff terms carry similar weight. mod, moderator, moderation, staff, team, crew, and employee suggest insider status. On community platforms like Discord and Reddit, moderator impersonation is a primary attack vector.
Official and verified terms imply platform endorsement. official, verified, real, authentic, and legit make accounts look sanctioned. Combined with a brand name (@nike_official), these create convincing impersonation.
Platform-specific admin terms depend on your product. If your app has "Hosts," reserve host and hosting. If you have "Creators," reserve creator and creator_support. Match your admin terminology to your product vocabulary.