Sign Up for a WordPress.com Account

Directions

UPDATE 2021 – This article is out of date and exists here as an archive. To see the latest directions you can go to a WordPress article on How to Start a WordPress.com Account.

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1. In your web browser, go to WordPress.com – http://wordpress.com
2. You should see the sign-up screen. Click the button that says Create Website.
3. You are first asked to choose a theme. You can pick one or click the Skip button at the bottom of the page.
4. On the next screen, enter a name for your domain. If you want the free account, it needs to be in the form of nameofsite.wordpress.com. You can choose a new domain, but you’ll need to pay for it.
5. Click the Select button next to your free domain name.
6. On the “Pick a plan that’s right for you” page, click the button Select Free Plan. You can upgrade to a premium plan any time after signing up, if you wish to do so.
7. On the “Create your account” page, type in your email address and then a password to use for your WordPress.com account.
8. Click the Create My Account button.
9. In a few seconds your account will be created and you’ll be directed to your account “start” page.
10. You’ll need to check your email account for an activation/verification email. Click on the Confirm Email Address button in that email. You may now use your new website, and use the features of your WordPress.com account.