Module 2 — Accounts, identity, and profiles

### How do you create a Reddit account from scratch? Creating a Reddit account is a straightforward process that requires only a few minutes and minimal personal information. To begin, visit reddit.com in a web browser or download the official Reddit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. On the website, click the "Log In" or "Sign Up" button in the top right corner of the screen. Reddit will present you with options to sign up using an existing Google account, an existing Apple ID, or by creating a new Reddit-native account with a username and password. If you choose the Reddit-native path, you will first need to either provide an email address or proceed without one — Reddit makes email optional at signup, though you will need a verified email address to enable two-factor authentication and to recover your account if you forget your password. Next, you choose a username. Reddit will often suggest auto-generated usernames, but you can enter your own choice instead, subject to availability and character restrictions. Usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters, can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot be changed after the account is created, so this decision deserves some thought. You then create a password. Reddit recommends a minimum of eight characters and advises using a unique password not reused from other sites. After submitting these details, Reddit may ask you to complete a CAPTCHA to confirm you are a human user. On mobile, the app additionally walks new users through a brief onboarding flow asking about their interests, which it uses to suggest an initial set of subreddits to join. Your account is active immediately after creation, though new accounts face certain restrictions in posting and commenting that ease over time as you build karma and account age.