Accounts & passwords
Sign up for an account, step by step
Lots of helpful things ask you to sign up first. It can feel scary. But it is just like getting a library card. You only do it once. Signing up here is free. You can always come back later.
~5 min Always free
Signing up means making your own account. We will go slow. We will take one small step at a time. You cannot break anything.
On most phones and computers
- First, make sure you have an email address.
- No email yet? You can make a free one, like Gmail, first.
- Look for a button that says Sign up or Create account.
- It is often near the top corner.
- Tap or click that button.
- Type your email address in the box.
- Take your time and check the spelling.
- Make a password in the next box.
- Try at least eight letters or numbers.
- Pick a password you do not use anywhere else.
- Choose something you can remember.
- If asked, type the same password again to be sure.
- You may be shown a code. It is sent to your email.
- Some sites send it as a text instead.
- A code only appears because you are signing up right now.
- So it is safe to type in.
- Type that code in the box.
- Then look for a button like Continue, Next, or Done.
- Tap that button.
- Some sites send a 'confirm your email' message.
- If so, open your email and find that message.
- Tap the link inside.
- That is it. You have your account. Well done.
Buddy’s tip
Write your email and password on paper. Keep it in a safe spot, away from your computer. Do not stick it to the screen. There is no shame in that. Buddy does it too.
Only type a code you just asked for. Never read a code aloud to someone who phones you.