How to fix BeReal unknown error status -1: can’t create username

If you are encountering BeReal unknown error status -1, read on!

The viral photo-sharing app BeReal has accomplished an incredible feat. The company has amassed 15 million users in an oversaturated social media market, which is commendable. It is so popular that Instagram and TikTok have released their own versions based on BeReal's once-a-day posting gimmick.

While BeReal is a great app, it has been plagued by numerous bugs since its release. Whether it is the BeReal app not working properly issue or the can't add friends bug, it has been a source of frustration for users. Some users have even deleted their BeReal accounts and left the platform due to problems with the app.

If only they knew these problems are easily fixable! Yeah, you can fix most of the BeReal issues on your own with a little help from guys like us. It is the same with the BeReal unknown error status -1; it is really easy to fix once you know how.

So without further ado, let's get started!

How to fix BeReal unknown error status -1

BeReal unknown error status - 1 pops up when you try to create your username. Your first thought might have been that the username is already taken, so you change your BeReal username, but you are again greeted by the “Unknown error, status: -1” error message.

We have seen a couple of users posting their experiences on Reddit, and we’ve done our best to comb through them all to find the most helpful information and share it with you. And guess what? We have found out that there is a quick fix for it.

• If you are on WiFi, turn it off and connect to the Internet via mobile data. This fix has worked for most of the users who posted on Reddit.
• Alternatively, if you are on mobile data, switch to WiFi and see if it helps.
• If it does not work, kill the app and relaunch it to try again. Also, make sure you are running the latest version of the app.
• Finally, try connecting to the Internet with a VPN.

Hopefully, one of our suggestions will help you fix this problem. If nothing seems to work, you may need to reach out to the BeReal support team at contact@bere.al and ask them for help.

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What is BeReal unknown error status -1?

As we mentioned above, BeReal unknown error status - 1 crops up when you try to create your username for signing up. We do not know the exact cause of this issue, but considering the fix that worked for many users, it should be some network connectivity-related issue.

Anyway, if you are hit by BeReal unknown error status - 1, you can easily get past it. All you need to do is follow the troubleshooting tips outlined here, and you will be able to create your username without any issues.

Now that everything is sorted, have a look at how to make BeReal public and how to see BeReal without posting.