This article shows you how to create a Pinterest account using the mobile application or website.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: On Mobile
Step 1. Open the Pinterest application
The icon is represented by a white "P" on a red background.
If you don't have this app, you can download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store
Step 2. Tap Create an account
This red button is located almost at the bottom of the screen.
You can also tap "Continue with Facebook" to log in using your Facebook account credentials
Step 3. Enter your email address
You should use an active email address for which you have login credentials.
Step 4. Tap Next at the bottom of the page
Step 5. Enter a password
Make sure it's different than the one you use for your email account.
Step 6. Tap Next
Step 7. Type your name
You will need to enter your name and surname.
Step 8. Tap Next
Step 9. Write down your age
It is not necessary to enter the date of birth.
Step 10. Tap Next
Step 11. Select your gender
If you tap the "Custom Option" option, you will need to enter your gender when prompted.
Step 12. Tap Done
Step 13. Tap at least five interests
The topics selected on this page will affect the content you see in the feed.
Step 14. Tap Next at the top right
Pinterest will begin structuring your profile based on your selected interests. At this point you can create your first board and start saving the pins.
Method 2 of 2: On Desktop
Step 1. Visit the Pinterest website at the following address:
www.pinterest.com.
Step 2. Enter your e-mail address and the password of your choice in the corresponding fields, ie "E-mail" and "Create a password", in the center of the page
You can also click "Continue as [name]" to log in with your Facebook account if you wish
Step 3. Click Continue
This red button is located under the "Create a password" field.
Step 4. Enter the required data to complete the profile
You will need to fill in the following fields:
- "Full name": enter your name and surname;
- "Age": write your age (not your date of birth);
- "Gender": Click on the button next to "Male", "Female" or "Custom option". If you select the latter option, you will be prompted to enter your gender.
Step 5. Click Register
This red button is located at the bottom of the page titled "Welcome to Pinterest" and allows you to create your account.
Step 6. Click Skip for now at the bottom of the page
Step 7. Click on at least five topics
The interests selected on this page will determine the content you will see in the feed.
Step 8. Click Finish
Pinterest will begin structuring your profile based on your selected interests. Now you can create your first board and start saving pins.
Advice
- If you experience technical difficulties when registering on Pinterest, try using a different browser, or clear your history and cookies. Pinterest recommends using Firefox or Chrome.
- If you can't sign up on Pinterest using your Facebook account, you may have blocked it. Pinterest can be unblocked on your Facebook account within the "App Blocking" section, which can be found in the "Block" tab of the "Settings" menu.
