{"id":2600,"date":"2022-10-19T23:12:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=2600"},"modified":"2022-10-19T23:12:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:42:25","slug":"robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] \"Robinhood Error Active Account Already Exists\" Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you're dealing with the Robinhood \"active account already exists error\", you can disconnect and reconnect back to the internet, unlink your bank account, or update the Robinhood application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I spend a lot of time on the stock trading application. I kept getting an error message stating that I had an existing trading account, during the purchasing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I managed to fix it with the tips and tricks discussed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6610d193a0d18\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6610d193a0d18\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#How_Do_You_Fix_Robinhood_Account_Already_Exists_Error\" title=\"How Do You Fix Robinhood Account Already Exists Error?\">How Do You Fix Robinhood Account Already Exists Error?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Solution_1_Check_Your_Internet_Connection\" title=\"Solution 1: Check Your Internet Connection\">Solution 1: Check Your Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Solution_2_Unlink_Your_Bank_Information\" title=\"Solution 2: Unlink Your Bank Information\">Solution 2: Unlink Your Bank Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Solution_3_Update_Robinhood_App\" title=\"Solution 3: Update Robinhood App\">Solution 3: Update Robinhood App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Solution_4_Update_Your_Operating_System\" title=\"Solution 4: Update Your Operating System\">Solution 4: Update Your Operating System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Solution_5_Wait_for_Robinhood_Servers\" title=\"Solution 5: Wait for Robinhood Servers\">Solution 5: Wait for Robinhood Servers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Solution_6_Contact_Robinhood_Customer_Support\" title=\"Solution 6: Contact Robinhood Customer Support\">Solution 6: Contact Robinhood Customer Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Why_Does_the_Robinhood_Error_%22Active_Account_Already_Exists%22_Appear\" title=\"Why Does the Robinhood Error &quot;Active Account Already Exists&quot; Appear?\">Why Does the Robinhood Error \"Active Account Already Exists\" Appear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/robinhood-error-active-account-already-exists\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Fix_Robinhood_Account_Already_Exists_Error\"><\/span>How Do You Fix Robinhood Account Already Exists Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to get rid of the robinhood error, and they include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Man-trading-crypto-currencies-online.jpg\" alt=\"Man trading crypto currencies online\" class=\"wp-image-2603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Man-trading-crypto-currencies-online.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Man-trading-crypto-currencies-online-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Check_Your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>Solution 1: Check Your Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should do is check your internet connection. If you find that your connection is poor, you can disconnect and then reconnect back to it, or connect to a whole new network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many people have more than one wireless router at home. So, try connecting to your mobile hotspot instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Unlink_Your_Bank_Information\"><\/span>Solution 2: Unlink Your Bank Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I haven't had luck with this trick before, I know several users who have. I'm talking about unlinking and relinking your bank account. There's a chance that some data associated with it has been corrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won't need any personal details, or provide bank statements confirming your identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Launch Robinhood<\/li><li>Click on the Account icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen<\/li><li>Click on Transfers, and select the Linked Accounts option<\/li><li>Tap the bank account you want to unlink<\/li><li>Choose the Unlink option<\/li><li>Click on the green Unlink button to confirm the removal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Update_Robinhood_App\"><\/span>Solution 3: Update Robinhood App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it's been a while since you updated the Robinhood app, the application could be bugging out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I get to how to update the stock trading app, first make sure that you have a stable internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your phone OS, you should be able to fix the problem by opening your respective app store. Then search for the Robinhood app, and click the update button next to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember that if the new firmware file is too big, the update can take a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Update_Your_Operating_System\"><\/span>Solution 4: Update Your Operating System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also try updating your phone's OS. If it hasn't been updated, you won't just face errors with your Robinhood trading account, but other apps too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To update an Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open the Settings app<\/li><li>Go to System (at the bottom of the screen)<\/li><li>Click the System Update button<\/li><li>Wait for the firmware file to download<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To update iOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open the Settings app<\/li><li>Go to General and click on Software Updates<\/li><li>Tap on the firmware file on the screen<\/li><li>Wait for it to download<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to update iOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Connect your iPhone to a stable internet connection<\/li><li>Plug your device to your computer via a USB cable<\/li><li>Close all programs that are running, as they can interrupt the update process<\/li><li>Launch the latest version of iTunes<\/li><li>Click on the Device button on the top left side corner<\/li><li>Click on Summary, and choose the Check for Update button<\/li><li>Tap Update again<\/li><li>Wait for the new firmware file to download<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Using-Smartphone-for-Trading-Stocks-Online.jpg\" alt=\"Using Smartphone for Trading Stocks Online\" class=\"wp-image-2605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Using-Smartphone-for-Trading-Stocks-Online.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Using-Smartphone-for-Trading-Stocks-Online-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Wait_for_Robinhood_Servers\"><\/span>Solution 5: Wait for Robinhood Servers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're still having trouble, there's a chance that Robinhood's servers might be down. You'll just have to wait till they're back up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit this <a href=\"https:\/\/status.robinhood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">system status page<\/a> and check whether their servers are up. You can double-check this and see what other users are saying online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_6_Contact_Robinhood_Customer_Support\"><\/span>Solution 6: Contact Robinhood Customer Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ruled out a server issue, and are still having trouble, it might be time to let Robinhood's customer support take care of things. You may be dealing with a bug or glitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There's a <a href=\"https:\/\/robinhood.com\/us\/en\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">customer portal<\/a> on their site that you can access. You can use their hotline too. You'll get immediate help if you go the latter route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, there's nothing you can do other than sit back and wait for them to sort out things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_the_Robinhood_Error_%22Active_Account_Already_Exists%22_Appear\"><\/span>Why Does the Robinhood Error \"Active Account Already Exists\" Appear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why the error can pop up. There's actually a backstory to the error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all started with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/01\/30\/gamestop-reddit-and-robinhood-a-full-recap-of-the-historic-retail-trading-mania-on-wall-street.html\">Robinhood-GameStop controversy<\/a>. The trading platform decided to stop all its users from buying AMC and Gamestop shares. However, this backfired as negative reviews started to come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site's overall star rating fell, and they couldn't delete reviews either because Google would penalize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, their alternative was to cause the error \"active account already exists message\" to pop up whenever users bought AMC or Gamestop stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trading app Robinhood is a good way to make money on the side, but various errors can pop up on it, like the \"Robinhood Active Account\" error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are multiple ways to fix it. First up, try disconnecting and then reconnecting back to your WiFi, or removing your banking details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The error originated when users tried to buy Gamestop shares. To prevent this, Robinhood manually stopped users from doing this, but they started to get negative user feedback in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stop them from writing negative reviews, the error was introduced to make users think they were facing technical problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, you found my guide on how to get rid of the \"Robinhood error active account already exists\" guide useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you're dealing with the Robinhood \"active account already exists error\", you can disconnect and reconnect back to the internet, unlink your bank account, or update the Robinhood application. I spend a lot of time on the stock trading application. 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