# Can multiple accounts be merged here or do I need to go through my DE? **URL:** \ **Category:** Using Scoutbook & Scoutbook Plus\ **Created:** [February 16, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/can-multiple-accounts-be-merged-here-or-do-i-need-to-go-through-my-de/224415 "2021-02-16T15:18:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 22
**Author:** ![JenniferOlinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ad7895/32.png) [@JenniferOlinger](https://discussions.scouting.org/u/JenniferOlinger)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/can-multiple-accounts-be-merged-here-or-do-i-need-to-go-through-my-de/224415/22 "2021-02-25T21:17:57Z")
Here are some things units can do to help reduce the creation of duplicate / multiple Scoutbook accounts: > [@Military affiliated Scouts - transfers and duplicate accounts](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/military-affiliated-scouts-transfers-and-duplicate-accounts/225741/3): > > Some things you can do to help reduce the creation of duplicate accounts: Before turning in applications to your council, transfer the Scout to the correct den / pack in Scoutbook Have a Pack Admin approve the Scout’s Membership by checking the “Position Approved” checkbox on the Scout’s membership with the assigned den. Have a Pack Admin go to the Scout’s Edit Profile page and make sure that all information is updated there to match the Scout’s full name (first, middle, and last), address, da… --- _[View the full topic](https://discussions.scouting.org/t/can-multiple-accounts-be-merged-here-or-do-i-need-to-go-through-my-de/224415)._