An Easy-to-Follow Guide for Creating a Samsung Account

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Use a Samsung account for backups, SmartThings, & more

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Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Fact Checked

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If you have multiple Samsung devices, having a Samsung account allows you to easily back them up to the cloud and keep your data synced.. You can use SmartThings to control your devices from your phone. You can also use Find my Device if your device is ever lost or stolen. This wikiHow article teaches you how to create a new Samsung account using a Samsung Galaxy, a web browser, or a smart TV.

Creating a Samsung Account: Quick Steps

On any device, you can create a Samsung account by going to account.samsung.com and selecting Create account.
On a Samsung phone or tablet, create an account by opening the Settings app and tapping Sign in to your Galaxy at the top.
If you have a Samsung TV, you can create an account during the setup process or go to account.samsung.com on any device.

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Open the Settings app
. To do so, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
- You can also create an account using the Sign-in website or on a Samsung TV.
It’s the first option at the top of the menu.

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It’s at the bottom of the page. This allows you to reset your password or sign up for a new account.
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Tap Create account. It’s the first of the three options at the bottom of the screen.
- Alternatively, if you want to create an account using your Google account, you can tap Sign in with Google.
If you are under the age of 13, a parent needs to create your account and set up parental controls. If you’re under 13, tap I’m under 13. If you are over the age of 13, tap I’m over 13.
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Check all the options you want and tap Agree. Tap the circles to check each item. You need to check the Terms and Conditions and Notice of Financial Incentives at the top. All the other items under “Check out the following options” are optional. Then tap Agree.
- You can select All at the bottom to select all options.
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Enter your account information. Fill out the form to do so. Use the first two bars to enter a valid email and password. Then select your birthday. Then enter your first and last name.
- If this email address is associated with another Samsung account, you'll see an error message as you try to create a new account.
- Your password must contain 8 or more characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Confirm your personal information. You'll need to make sure your first name, last name, and birth date are entered correctly on this page before you continue.
It’s the large button at the bottom of the page. Tap this button when you are done filling out the information.
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Verify your phone number. Your phone number may be detected and enter automatically. If it is not, enter your phone number and tap Send. Then retrieve the verification code from your text messages. Enter the code and tap Verify.
- If the phone number is not correct or if you want to verify your account on a different phone, tap Use another number. You can't use Internet-based numbers like Google Voice to verify your account.
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Verify your email address. Tap Go to Inbox to open your email inbox. Then tap the verification email from Samsung. Tap the Verify account link in the email to verify your account.
- If you can't find the email in your main inbox, check your spam inbox.
- You can also copy the URL and enter it into a web browser's address bar.
- Once you've tapped the link, your account is verified! You can enjoy the benefits of a Samsung account like syncing all your Samsung devices and using apps like SmartThings.^{[1]
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You can create a Samsung account to use on any device from your web browser. To get started, go to account.samsung.com.
It’s the upper-right corner of the page.
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Select your preferred options and click Agree. Click the radio circle next to each option to check it. You will need to check the Terms and Conditions and Notice of Financial Incentives at the top. All options below “Check out the following options” are optional. Click Agree at the bottom to continue.
- You can click the option next to All at the bottom of the screen to check everything.
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Enter your account information and tap Next. Fill out the form to do so, which requires a valid email address, password, name, and birthdate.
- If this email address is associated with another Samsung account, you'll see an error message as you try to create a new account.
- Your password must contain 8 or more characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
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Verify your email address. You can click Go to Inbox to open your email inbox in your web browser. You can also go to your inbox in a separate tab. Open the email from Samsung and tap Verify account to create your account.
- If you can't find the email in your main inbox, check your spam inbox.
- Once you've tapped the link, your account is verified! You can enjoy the benefits of a Samsung account, like syncing all your Samsung devices and using apps like SmartThings.^{[2]
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Navigate to the account settings menu. If you are setting up your Samsung TV for the first time, you can select Get Started to create your Samsung account. Otherwise, use the following steps to navigate to the account settings menu:^{[3]
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- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select the Settings/Gear icon.
- Select All Settings.
- Select General & Privacy.
- Select System Manager.
- Select System Account.
- Select Create account.
Open the Camera app on your smartphone and use it to scan the QR code on your TV screen. Then, tap the link that appears on your smartphone screen.^{[4]
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If you see a pop-up on your phone screen, tap this link to go to the account creation website.
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Tap Create account. It’s below the sign-in options.^{[5]
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- Alternatively, you can tap Sign in with Google to sign in with your Google account.
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Agree to the Terms and Conditions. To do so, tap the radio options next to the Terms and Conditions and select any optional features you want to enable. Then tap More or Next at the bottom of the screen.
- To select all options, tap All at the bottom of the screen.
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Enter your account information. Fill out the form to do so, which requires a valid email address, password, name, and birthdate.
- If this email address is associated with another Samsung account, you'll see an error message as you try to create a new account.
- Your password must contain 8 or more characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
It’s the large button at the bottom of the page. Tap this button when you are done filling out your account details.
It’s recommended that you enter your phone number to enable 2-step verification. Enter your phone number and tap Send.
Retrieve the verification code sent to your phone number and enter it, then tap Verify.
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Verify your email. You can click Go to Inbox to open your email inbox in your web browser. You can also go to your inbox in a separate tab. Open the email from Samsung and tap Verify account to create your account.
- If you can't find the email in your main inbox, check your spam inbox.
- Once you've tapped the link, your account is verified! You can enjoy the benefits of a Samsung account, like syncing all your Samsung devices and using apps like SmartThings

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