Claim an unused username
I am in the situation where the username I originally wanted was taken by a level 1 account with no medal, which probably played once 8 years ago and never came back. I think I saw people saying they were able to claim these kind of username by reaching Niantic, but my guess is that it's only rumor.
If I'm wrong can someone provide any feedback on this situation ?
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I think the only way to claim a previously used username is if the account belonging to it has been deleted by the agent themselves. I've personally never heard of Niantic freeing up a previously used name from an account that hasn't been used or has been banned.
That's why I'm talking about rumours ^^
AFAIK Niantic staff commented here somewhere in the forums that they have no plans to free up unused usernames. So, no luck right now.
I had few hopes.
Old and banned account name should be available for use. Would be nice get those rare" to get names.