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# Fixing the error that username's been taken

> You are experiencing the following issue When creating an account, an error says: That username’s been taken How to unblock yourself The error means that the...

## You are experiencing the following issue

When creating an account, an error says: *That username’s been taken*

## How to unblock yourself

The error means that the username requested already exists in our database. try providing a new username that is not already in use.

* **Note:** Removing a team member from the team doesn't free up the username.

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