# Cove: Error: The user already belongs to this site

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Source: https://support.cove.is/hc/en-us/articles/53570519870356-Error-The-user-already-belongs-to-this-site

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Captured: 2026-10-12T13:28:16.606Z. Published: unknown.
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## Captured source text (untrusted evidence)

> What it means
> Dash blocks the creation of a new user profile when a record with that email address already exists at the property or site. The existing record may be active or suspended.
> Where you'll see it
> Cove Admin Dashboard (Dash) > User Directory > when creating a new user at a site.
> How to resolve
> Step 1: Search the User Directory
> 
> Open the User Directory for the site.
> 
> Switch the status filter from Active to Suspended. The user may have been previously added or deactivated.
> 
> Search by email address rather than by name. The existing record may use a different name spelling.

## Source media references

- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/53570519867028