[Home](./index.md) > [bitburner](./bitburner.md) > [Gang](./bitburner.gang.md) > [recruitMember](./bitburner.gang.recruitmember.md) ## Gang.recruitMember() method Recruit a new gang member. 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 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