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title: Fixing the error that username's been taken
description: >-
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...
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## 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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