How to create Claude account on Claude
Quick Answer
Creating a Claude account requires visiting claude.ai, clicking Sign Up, and providing your email address. You'll need to verify your email and phone number to complete the registration process.
Prerequisites
- Valid email address
- Internet connection
- Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- Phone number for verification
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Visit Claude's Official Website
Open your web browser and navigate to claude.ai. Make sure you're on the official Anthropic website to avoid phishing sites.
Bookmark the official site for future access
2
Click the Sign Up Button
On the Claude homepage, locate and click the Sign Up button in the top-right corner of the screen. This will redirect you to the registration page.
3
Enter Your Email Address
In the email field, type your valid email address. Click Continue with Email or you can choose Continue with Google if you prefer to use your Google account for faster registration.
Use a personal email you check regularly for important notifications
4
Check Your Email for Verification
Open your email inbox and look for a verification email from Anthropic. Click the Verify Email link in the email. If you don't see it, check your spam folder.
The verification link expires after 24 hours, so act quickly
5
Create Your Password
After email verification, you'll be prompted to create a secure password. Enter a password that contains at least 8 characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Confirm your password in the second field.
Use a password manager to generate and store a strong password
6
Provide Phone Number Verification
Enter your phone number in the format requested. Click Send Code and wait for the SMS verification code. Enter the 6-digit code you receive via text message.
Make sure your phone has good signal and can receive SMS messages
7
Complete Your Profile
Fill out your First Name and Last Name fields. Review and accept Anthropic's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by checking the required boxes.
8
Start Using Claude
Click Complete Setup to finish creating your account. You'll be redirected to Claude's chat interface where you can start your first conversation by typing in the message box.
Try asking Claude about its capabilities to get familiar with the platform
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
Email verification not received
Check your spam/junk folder, wait up to 10 minutes for delivery, or click Resend Email on the verification page.
SMS verification code not received
Ensure your phone number is entered correctly with proper country code, check for cellular signal, or try clicking Resend Code after 2 minutes.
Account creation fails with error message
Clear your browser cache and cookies, try using an incognito/private browsing window, or attempt registration with a different email address.
Cannot access Claude after account creation
Ensure you've completed all verification steps, try logging out and back in, or check if there are any service outages on Anthropic's status page.
Prices mentioned in this guide are pulled from current plan data and may change. Always verify on the official Claude website before purchasing.