keybase / keybase/client

User name unavailable after delete

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Description

My account wasn't letting me re-add my phone, so I decided to just delete the account and start over. Now, however, it won't let me sign back up with my username. Is there a period of time I have to wait before it gets released?

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The issue mentions no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the account-deletion and sign-up sequence, then trace how usernames are handled across those flows. The issue does not define an expected release period or a code-level done condition.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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