Quick Answer
You need to log in togithub.com in the same browser first, then use the GitHub one-click login on the API Yi website. Make sure to use Chrome browser.
Symptom
When trying to log in to API Yi with your GitHub account, you see the error message:This GitHub account is already boundThis prevents you from logging in normally.
Solution Steps
Open Chrome Browser
Make sure to use Chrome browser for this process. Avoid using other browsers (such as Safari, Firefox, etc.) to ensure the login flow works correctly.
Log in to GitHub
Open
github.com in Chrome and confirm you are logged into the correct GitHub account.If you were previously logged into a different GitHub account, log out first, then log in with the account bound to API Yi.FAQ
Why must I use Chrome browser?
Why must I use Chrome browser?
Chrome has the best compatibility with the GitHub OAuth login flow. Other browsers may have Cookie or session synchronization issues that cause login failures.
I'm using Chrome but it still doesn't work. What should I do?
I'm using Chrome but it still doesn't work. What should I do?
Try the following:
- Clear Chrome’s cache and cookies
- Make sure Chrome is not in incognito mode
- Check if any browser extensions are blocking third-party cookies
- Log out of GitHub, log back in, and try the API Yi one-click login again
How do I change the bound GitHub account?
How do I change the bound GitHub account?
If you need to change the bound GitHub account, please contact customer support for assistance.
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Contact Support
If the issue persists after following the steps above, please contact our support team for help.