Message
This device is already linked
This device is already linked: what the ForestVPN message cp.already_linked means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "Already linked."
What it means
This device already belongs to an account, so it cannot be linked to another one.
What to do
Open Account in the app. It shows the last characters of the account the device is on.
Why it happens
A device belongs to one account at a time.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message where the step failed: on the Account, Devices or link screens, and on the console at fvpn.net. The code is cp.already_linked.