A Beginner's Guide to Create a Facebook Account

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A user-friendly guide to creating a Facebook account with and without a phone number

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Last Updated: March 28, 2024 Fact Checked

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Millions of people around the world use Facebook to get in touch with old friends, family, and even sell products. If you want to connect with others on Facebook, you can easily sign up for an account. You'll just need a valid email address or phone number to begin sharing updates and photos with your peers. This wikiHow will show you how to create a Facebook account using an iPhone, iPad, Android, or a Windows or Mac computer.

Things You Should Know

You must have a valid email address or phone number to sign up for Facebook.
On a computer, go to https://www.facebook.com and click "Create new account" to sign up.
In the Facebook mobile app, tap "Create new account" to get started.

Method 1

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Using the Mobile App

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Install the Facebook app. Facebook is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
- On iPhone and iPad, open the App Store. Search for "Facebook" and tap GET to download it. You can also visit the app page directly.
- On Android, open the Play Store. Search for "Facebook" tap Install to download it. You can also visit the app page directly.
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Open the Facebook app. This looks like a white f with a blue background.
- If you're already logged into another account on the mobile app, tap ☰ and then tap Log out at the very bottom of the page. You may need to tap Log out again to confirm.
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Tap Create new account. This will be at the very bottom of the screen.
- If you have another account saved onto your device, tap Log into another account first.
This is the blue button.
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Enter your first and last name and tap Next. Tap each field and enter your information.
- You can use a nickname, but know that you may need to prove your identity if your account is locked or hacked.
Use the menu to scroll to your birthday.
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Select a gender and tap Next. You can choose Female, Male, or Custom.
- If you select Custom, you'll be able to select She, He, or They pronouns for your account notifications.
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Enter your phone number or email and tap Next. By default, the mobile number field will be open. If you want to use your phone number to log into Facebook, enter it now.
- If you want to sign into Facebook with your email, tap 'Sign up with email and enter it in the field.
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Create a password and tap Next. This must be at least 6 letters or numbers. Be sure to use a password you can remember.
- Tap the eye icon to toggle the password's visibility.
- If you want to save your login info for next time, tap Save in the next window. Otherwise, tap Not now.
You must agree to Facebook's terms and policies to create an account.
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Verify your account. If you signed up using a phone number, you'll receive a text message (SMS) on your phone. If you signed up with an email, you'll receive an email from Facebook.
- Enter the code into the field, and then tap Next.
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Set up your profile (optional). Facebook will walk you through basic profile editing. You can choose Add picture to customize it now or tap Skip to do it later.
- Your account is now verified. You can now use Facebook.

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Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. You can use Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or another browser.^{[1]
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- If the website opens to another Facebook user's homepage, click the profile picture in the top-right corner and click Log Out.
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Click Create new account. This is the green button below the login fields.
- The Sign Up pop up menu will open.
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Enter your information. You'll need to provide your First name, Last name, Phone number OR email address, and Password.
- You can use a nickname, but know that you may need to prove your identity if your account is locked or hacked.
- If you enter an email address, a new field will appear for you to enter it again. Make sure they both match.
- Be sure to create a strong password. If you forget it in the future, you can always recover it.
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Select a birthday and gender. Click the Month, Day, and Year fields to select your birthday. Then, click Female, Male, or Custom.
- If you select Custom, you'll be able to select She, He, or They pronouns for your account notifications.
This is the green button at the bottom of the window.
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Verify your account. If you signed up using a phone number, you'll receive a text message (SMS) on your phone. If you signed up with an email, you'll receive an email from Facebook.
- Enter the code into the field, and then click Continue.
This will be on the Account confirmed window. Your account is now verified. You can now use Facebook to find and add friends, share your status, and more.

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Can I have more than one Facebook account on one computer?

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Yes, but do not use them for malicious or illegal purposes. If you want them be associated with each other, link them within each other's profiles and friend them.

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Why do I need to enter my birthday?

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When your birthday rolls around, Facebook will congratulate you! When other people see it, they will wish you a Happy Birthday, too!

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Does Facebook require a picture?

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No, but it might seem suspicious if you don't provide one. If you don't use your account for a while, it will be more likely to get automatically disabled for suspicious inactivity. You don't have to use a real photo of yourself if you don't want to. The only rules are: you can't impersonate someone and can't use inappropriate or sexual photos.

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