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description: When joining IABC, we will send an email to verify your email address. Please click on the link to approve your account. Not seeing this email? Please reach out to member_relations@iabc.com for assist
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# Why does it say my account is not approved?

When joining IABC, we will send an email to verify your email address. Please click on the link to approve your account. Not seeing this email? Please reach out to [member\_relations@iabc.com](https://iabc-main.dev.smithbucklin.com/Membership/member_relations@iabc.com) for assistance.

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