Username Rules for Government & Official Entities
Government agencies, law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and official institutional identifiers.
Why These Usernames Are Reserved
Impersonating government entities is criminal in most jurisdictions. Fake @fbi or @police accounts enable dangerous scams. Platforms reserve these terms not just for user safety but for legal protection. Government agencies often have formal verification processes to claim these handles, similar to the verified badge program.
Common Examples
API Enforcement
Check usernames in this category programmatically:
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Reserved Usernames
Overview of reserved usernames
Username Rules for Security & Authentication
Security-related terms like login, password, and verify that could be exploited for phishing and credential theft.
Username Rules for Geographic Locations
City names, country names, states, and notable locations that platforms often reserve for official regional accounts.