Pokemon GO: This name is not available - you can do that

You want to play "Pokemon Go", but you get an error message "This name is not available" when creating an account. In this practical tip, we explain what you can do.

This name is not available - error message in Pokémon GO

"Pokémon Go" has become quite popular in Germany since its launch on July 13, 2016. The most popular usernames have of course already been assigned to the mass of players. If your nickname is not available, there is either a problem with the servers or your name is really taken. Here's what you can do:

• If your name is unusual and yet apparently assigned, an overload of the server is not excluded. Please try again later - when the problem is over.
• If your name is really taken, there are simple tricks on how you can modify it to use it in a modified variant.

Pokémon GO: Modify Nickname

• Include numbers, such as your year of birth, at the end of the name.
• Double a letter in the name.
• You could also convert letters to numbers. For example, an "E" becomes a "3" and an "A" a "4".

Change names in Pokémon GO afterwards

It is only possible to change the name afterwards under very strict conditions. So think carefully about choosing your name.

You can find out how to activate the camera in "Pokémon GO" here. If you want to reset your account, this practical tip will help you.