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## Gang.recruitMember() method
If you are not in BitNode-2, then you must have Source-File 2 in order to use this function.
Attempt to recruit a new gang member.
Possible reasons for failure: \* Cannot currently recruit a new member \* There already exists a member with the specified name
Signature:
```typescript
recruitMember(name: string): boolean;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| name | string | Name of member to recruit. |
Returns:
boolean
True if the member was successfully recruited, false otherwise.
## Remarks
RAM cost: 2 GB