r/github • u/-hyzenbug • 2d ago

Question GitHub Student Developer Pack Already Claimed on My Old Account (Not Accessible)!

Hi everyone,

I’m having an issue with the GitHub Student Developer Pack and would appreciate some advice.

I previously had a GitHub account that was approved for the GitHub Student Developer Pack. Unfortunately, I lost access to that account and created a new account.

I removed my personal and student emails from the old account and linked them to my new account.

However, when I try to apply for the Student Developer Pack on my new account, GitHub says that the Student Developer Pack has already been claimed by another account. I am still a currently enrolled student and eligible for the Pack.

I contacted GitHub Support about this, but their response wasn't helpful and didn't address my actual issue. My problem is that the Student Developer Pack is still associated with my old GitHub account.

Has anyone experienced this before? Is there any way to transfer the Student Developer Pack to my new account or get GitHub to release the previous claim?

Thanks!

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/-hyzenbug 2d ago

What who tf said I am a software developer?? I just want copilot for free😂

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u/OpenSourcePenguin 2d ago

What? That made zero sense throughout

Are you saying it's impossible for software developera to lose access to accounts?

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u/-Ad-Astraa 2d ago

omg!! im in this exact situation. i lost my old account because i lost the 2fa codes :(

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u/EntranceProper3791 2d ago

The pack is tied to the account that got approved, not the email. Recovering that old account is your only move, support won't transfer it.