2 Simple Ways to Create a New Account on Facebook

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Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: December 21, 2024 Fact Checked

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Did you know you can create more than one Facebook account? You'll just need to sign out of your current account to start making a new one. Once you verify the new account, you can use it to find friends, Like pages, and browse content like usual. Here's how to make a new Facebook account on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Creating a New Facebook Account

To make a new Facebook account, log out of your current account. Click Get Started or Create a new account. Enter your name, date of birth, a new email address, and password.

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Creating an Account on Mobile

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Open the Facebook app. Tap the Facebook app icon, which resembles a dark-blue box with a white f on it.
- Facebook is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
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Tap Create new account. It's at the bottom of the screen.^{[1]
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- If you're already logged into an account, tap ☰, scroll down, and then tap Log out.
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This blue button is in the middle of the pop-up window.
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Enter your first and last name and tap Next. Both fields must be filled.
- You can always update your name later.
Use the drop-down menu to select a Month, Day, and Year.
You can select Female, Male, or More options for more selections.
If you'd rather sign up with your phone number instead, enter it in the Mobile number field and tap Next.
You'll need this email to confirm your account later.
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Enter a password and tap Next. Make sure to use a secure password that can't be guessed easily.
- You can always change your password later.
If you're using a device that isn't yours, or if you don't want to save your information, tap Not now instead.
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Tap I agree. This is the blue button.
- If you're prompted for a verification code, open the email address that you used to create your Facebook account, look for the code in the subject line of the email from Facebook, and enter the code on the Facebook prompt.

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Creating an Account on Desktop

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Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. This will open your News Feed page if you're logged in.
- If you're already logged into an account, click your profile picture in the top-right corner, and then click Log out.
This is the green button.
Both fields must be filled out.
Click the month drop-down box and select the month of your birth, then repeat this step for the day and year drop-down boxes.
You can select Female, Male or Custom.
Type a working email address to which you currently have access into the Mobile number or email field, then add the address to the Re-enter email field that appears below it.
Type the password that you want to use into the "New password" text field.
This is the green button.
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Verify your account. Go to the inbox for the email address that you used to sign up for Facebook and sign in if needed. Open the email from Facebook.
- In most cases, you'll just need to click a link to verify your account. You may be asked to provide a code instead.

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Why can't I get on Facebook on my cell phone?

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You should be able to download Facebook from your smartphone's app store. If not, go to where you got your phone and ask for help. If that doesn't work, consider buying a more up-to-date phone or using the Facebook website.

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Go to the Facebook page and then find the sign up. Enter your email and password.

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Go into your Facebook settings and click "Manage Account" at the bottom. You will then be able to deactivate your account.

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You can change your Facebook email without creating an entire new account.

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If you want to use the email address that you used for your old Facebook account with your new one, you'll need to delete your account and wait for the account to fully delete before creating your new one.

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