How to Sign Up for Pinterest

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: September 6, 2019 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Pinterest account using either the Pinterest mobile app or the Pinterest website.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

On Mobile

1
Open the Pinterest app. It's a white "P" on a red background.
- If you don't have it, you can download it from the Google Playstore or Apple App Store.
2
Tap Sign up with email. This red button is near the bottom of the screen.
- You may also tap Continue with Facebook to use your Facebook account details to log in.
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3
Type in your email address. This should be a working email address to which you have the credentials.
4
Tap Next. It's at the bottom of the page.
5
Type in a password. Make sure it's different than the password you use for your email account.
6
Tap Next.
7
Type in your name. You'll need to enter your first and last name.
8
Tap Next.
9
Type in your age. You don't need to type in your birth date.
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Tap Next.
11
Tap a gender. If you tap the Custom option, you'll need to enter your preferred gender affiliation when prompted.
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Tap Done.
13
Tap at least five topics. The topics you select on this page will dictate the content you see in your feed later.
14
Tap Next. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Pinterest will begin building your profile based on your selected interests. You're now ready to create your first board and start pinning!

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

On Desktop

1
Go to the Pinterest website. It's located at https://www.pinterest.com.
2
Enter your email address and a preferred password. You'll do this in the "Email" and "Create a password" fields in the middle of the page.
- You can also click Continue as [Name] to use your Facebook information to sign up if you like.
3
Click Continue. It's a red button below the "Create a password" field.
4
Enter your profile information. This will filling out the following fields:
- Full name - Enter your first and last name here.
- Age - Type in your current age (not your birth date).
- Gender - Click the button next to "Male", "Female", or "Custom". If you select a custom gender, you'll be asked to enter your preferred gender name.
5
Click Sign up. This red button is at the bottom of the "Welcome to Pinterest" page. Doing so will create your account.
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Click Skip for now. It's on the left side of the mobile app page.
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Click at least five topics. The topics you select on this page will dictate the content you see in your feed later.
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Click Done. Pinterest will begin building your profile based on your selected interests. You're now ready to create your first board and start pinning!

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Community Q&A

Question

What do I do if I put the wrong age, and Pinterest won't let me change it?

Community Answer

You'll have to contact customer services or create a new account.
Question

What can I do if my Pinterest account was suspended?

Community Answer

Make another account. If you believe it was wrongfully suspended, contact customer service. The quickest way to get your account back would be to call them during business hours, which you can find on their website, or with a quick search on Google.
Question

Can I have more than one account?

Community Answer

Yes, but just like with any other website, you cannot use the same email address or username to set up your second account.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 137,137 times.

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Updated: September 6, 2019

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Categories: Pinterest

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