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Fixing 'Email Already Taken' Error in Zendesk

Resolve the 'This email is already taken' error in Zendesk by merging users or removing the email as a support address.

How can I resolve the 'This email is already taken' error in Zendesk?

To resolve this error, you need to check if the email is already associated with another user. If it is, you can merge the users or delete the existing user.

Additionally, ensure that the email isn't being used as a support address. If it is, you'll need to remove it as a support address. These steps should help you fix the issue and successfully update your users.


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