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@@ -34,6 +34,12 @@ Developers from around the globe use the following systems to communicate and co
     3.  [Stack Exchange](https://civicrm.stackexchange.com/users/signup?ssrc=head&returnurl=https%3a%2f%2fcivicrm.stackexchange.com%2f) - Read the user guide after joining. Write your own Q&A and vote on others'.
 
     4.  [GitHub](https://github.com/join?source=header) - Find repositories under CiviCRM's group after confirming your account.
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+!!! warning "Don't include a space in your username"
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+    CiviCRM.org allows spaces in usernames but this won't work with GitLab.  So it's best if you don't use any spaces in your CiviCRM.org username. 
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+    If you have already set up an account on CiviCRM.org you can easily log in and change your username.
 
 ## Discussion communities