From browsing to owning, step by step

How a deal works

No checkout forms and no bots. You talk to a real person on Telegram, agree on payment, and get your handle, usually within the hour.

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  1. Step 1

    Pick your name

    Browse the marketplace and filter by platform, length, pattern and budget. On Instagram listings, tap Preview On My Account to see the name on your own profile before you commit.

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  2. Step 2

    Message us on Telegram

    Tap Buy on Telegram on any listing. The chat opens with the handle and price already typed, so just hit send. You can also write to @fivethousand directly.

  3. Step 3

    Agree on payment

    We mainly take crypto, with no extra fee. Card payments go through Stripe and add 10% ($10 minimum). Other methods, like bank transfer, can be arranged: just ask. If you want the name moved to your own account, that adds 15% ($15 minimum). Confirm the exact handle, price and method before anything is sent.

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  4. Step 4

    Pay directly or through a middleman

    Most buyers deal with us directly. Prefer a trusted middleman? Just say so in the chat. Both options are explained below.

  5. Step 5

    Receive your handle

    Once payment is confirmed, we move the name to your account and stay in the chat until it shows on your profile. Most transfers finish within 30–60 minutes. Restricted names can take a few hours or until the next day.

    For the lowest ban risk, have the name moved onto an account you've used for at least 14 days.

  6. Step 6

    Log in safely

    Log in with the password and the 6-digit code, then leave the security info as it is for the first 3 days. The login steps below cover everything, including what to do if a code looks wrong.

Two ways to pay

Pick whichever you're comfortable with. Either way, you get the same handle.

Most buyers

Direct deal

You pay us, we transfer the handle. This is the fastest way.

  • No third party, no middleman fee, no waiting on anyone else
  • Buyer sends first: that's how direct deals work in this community
  • Backed by our public Telegram vouches from past buyers

Trusted middleman

A trusted middleman holds the payment until you have the handle.

  • Ask for it in the chat, or tap "Prefer a middleman?" on a listing
  • We agree on a known, reputable middleman together
  • The middleman's own fee, if any, is agreed up front
Only one real contactWe only sell through t.me/fivethousand. If someone else DMs you claiming to be us, it isn't us.
Platform rules applyDigit-only names can't be moved onto a main account. If a name has a limitation, we tell you before you pay.
Sales are finalDelivered digital goods can't be returned. See the refund policy for delivery problems.

After delivery: logging in safely

For deals with trusted sellers, like us. Follow these steps when you receive a full account.

  1. Log in with the password

    You'll get a 6-digit code. Enter it and you're in.

  2. Got an 8-digit code? Stop.

    A code of 8 digits or more usually means the password was mistyped, or something else is off. Don't enter it and don't keep retrying: repeated attempts can put the account at risk. Message us first.

  3. Something not right? Message us first.

    Don't try to fix a login problem yourself. Tell us what you see and we'll walk you through the right steps.

  4. Leave the security info for 3 days

    Keep the email, password and phone number as they are for the first 3 days. It lowers the risk of a ban. After that, change anything you like and turn on two-factor authentication.

The safest optionHave the name swapped onto an account you've used for at least 14 days, not a newly created one. No account like that? Get Meta Verified for extra protection against bans.

These steps assume you're buying from a trusted seller. With a seller you don't know, never leave a paid account unsecured: use a middleman and secure it right away with our security checklist.

Found the one?

Open the listing and tap Buy on Telegram, or pick the middleman option right under it. Your message is ready to send.

Browse names Buy on Telegram Prefer a middleman? We'll use one you trust