Creating an account

You can sign up with a phone number or an email address. Phone accounts skip registration entirely: verifying the code is what creates the account. Apple and Google are also offered as shortcuts on both platforms. Their buttons work only once you check the box that says "I agree to the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy."

1. 1From the sign-in screen, choose Continue with Phone Number or Continue with Email.
2. 2Phone: enter your number, check the box agreeing to the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy, and tap Send Verification Code. Then enter the 6-digit code you are texted. The form submits itself once all six digits are in. There is no separate step to confirm.
3. 3Email: enter your address and tap Continue. A brand-new address lands on the Create account form, which asks for a name (Name on the website, Username in the app), Email, Password, and Confirm Password. Check the box agreeing to the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy, then tap Create account.
4. 4An address that already has an account is sent to Sign in instead of registration.

What to expect

Phone accounts get a name generated for you automatically. There is no name field to fill in during sign-up. You can change it afterward from your profile.

Passwords must be at least 6 characters.