Lever Duplicate Candidate Profiles
Quick answer
Lever blocks duplicates when candidates apply with the same email, but manually added candidates can duplicate; merge them from the banner that appears on suspected duplicates.
Most likely fix: Use the duplicate banner
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Use the duplicate banner
- Open the profile showing the suspected-duplicate banner
- Choose merge and select the profile that takes precedence
Did this fix it?2. Prevent new duplicates
- Search by name and email before adding a candidate
- Ask sourcers to link to existing profile instead of creating one
Did this fix it?3. Check permissions
- Merge is available to Super Admin, Admin, Team Member and Limited Team Member roles per Lever docs
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Same person appears twice, with split notes and feedback.
Why it happens
- Candidate added manually
- Different email addresses used
- Sourced and applied separately
This guide also covers
- lever merge candidates
- lever duplicate candidate
- lever duplicate profiles
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