To fix the “account already exists” error on your Chromebook, you should first make sure that the username you are entering is correct, as it is case sensitive. If that doesn’t work, try a few of the following steps:
1. Log out of all existing users attached to your Chromebook and restart the device to see if that helps clear the error.
2. Manually add a different user by navigating to the chrome://settings/accounts page on your device, and clicking on “Add person” in the bottom corner of the window.
3. Fully power off your Chromebook and then hold refresh and power keys at the same time for 10 seconds to completely reset the device.
4. Make sure you are connected to an active internet connection and try signing up again.
If none of the above solutions work, you may need to try factory resetting your Chromebook.
What to do when Google says account already exists?
If Google tells you that your account already exists, it’s likely that you already have an account set up with them. The most common reason for this is that you’ve tried to create a new account using an email address or phone number you have already used.
It may even be possible that you have forgotten the details associated with that account.
First, try signing in to the account you have with Google. To do this, go to Google’s sign-in page and enter your email or phone number and password. If you don’t remember your password, you can reset it by following the prompts provided.
If successful, this will sign you in to your existing account and you can start using it. If this doesn’t work, you may need to reset your password using the “forgot my password” link on Google’s sign-in page.
If you still can’t access the account, contact Google for further assistance.
If you are certain that you do not have any account with Google, then you can create a new account with a different email address or phone number. Make sure you don’t use any email address or phone number you’ve used before as this will again result in Google confirming that your account already exists.
Hopefully, this will have helped you gain access to an existing Google account, or start a new one.
Why can’t I remove an account on my Chromebook?
Removing an account from a Chromebook is not always straightforward and in some cases, it may not be possible. In order to successfully remove an account from a Chromebook, you often need to take steps like factory resetting the device, changing settings on the Google account associated with it, or even deleting data from the device itself.
If these steps aren’t taken, it may not be possible to remove an account from the Chromebook. Additionally, if the account is managed by a school or organization, the user may need permission from an administrator before being able to remove the account.
What is the meaning of user already exists?
The phrase “user already exists” generally refers to a situation in which someone is attempting to create a new user account (for example, on a computer system or website) but the username or account name they are trying to create already exists within the system, and therefore cannot be used.
This may occur if the user is attempting to register on a website that already has an account for them, or if someone else has already taken the username that the new user is trying to create. In this situation, the user will typically be prompted to choose a different username or account name.
How do I add an account to Google that already exists?
If you already have an account with Google and want to add it to another device or computer, you can do so by following the steps below:
1. Open the Google app or website on the device or computer you’d like to add your account to.
2. Click “Sign in” or “Sign in with email” in the top right corner.
3. Enter the same login details you have already set up for the account.
4. Once you have entered the correct login details, you will be asked to provide a two-step authentication code, so make sure you have access to the correct device or email address associated with the account.
5. When that is complete, you will be logged in and your account will be added to your device.
That’s all there is to it! Adding an existing account to a new device or computer should now be a breeze.