diff --git a/server/utils/constants.js b/server/utils/constants.js
index 37c1f6fc5f..1b7fa857a4 100644
--- a/server/utils/constants.js
+++ b/server/utils/constants.js
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ export const blacklistedUsernames = [
   'completed-field-guide',
   'jobs',
   'nonprofits',
-  'api',
   'sitemap.xml',
   'get-help',
   'chat',