# Creating an Account

> You need a Zwift account to use Zwift or to make purchases from the Zwift Shop. Creating an account is free. To start a paid membership, you'll enter billing...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/creating-an-account-SkUyGUWxB

Last updated: 2026-06-11T21:44:16.811Z

# Creating an Account

You need a Zwift account to use Zwift or to make purchases from the Zwift Shop. Creating an account is free.

To start a paid membership, you'll enter billing details during setup.

## Creating Your Account

1.  Go to [Zwift.com](https://zwift.com/).
2.  Select **GET STARTED**.
    
    *   This may display as **TRY FOR FREE** or **JOIN ZWIFT**.
        
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        ![zwift.com page with get started button highlighted](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Account/Content/Resources/Images/Get Started 10-25.png "Select GET STARTED")
        
3.  On the **Create Account**screen:
    1.  Enter your details.
        
    2.  Select the check-box to agree to the terms.
    3.  Choose whether to receive email updates.
        
    4.  Select **CREATE ACCOUNT**.
        
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        ![Create Account screen on zwift.com](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Account/Content/Resources/Images/Step 1 Create Account 5-26.png "Select Create Account")
        

## Setting Up Your Profile

1.  On the **Profile Setup** screen, select your preferred activity type.
    
2.  Answer any setup questions.
    
3.  Choose Metric or Imperial units.
    
4.  Enter your Height and Weight.
    
5.  Select your Gender.
    
6.  Select **SAVE PROFILE DETAILS**.
    
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    ![Step 2: Profile Setup screen on zwift.com](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Account/Content/Resources/Images/Step 2 Profile Setup 5-26.png "Enter Your Profile Info")
    
7.  Select **CONNECT** for any accounts you'd like to connect to Zwift.
    
8.  Select **NEXT**.
    
9.  Set a weekly target.
    
10.  Select **NEXT**.
    

## Checking Your Equipment

1.  On the **Equipment Check** screen, select if you have equipment.
    
2.  Select **NEXT**.
    
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    ![Step 3: Equipment Check screen on zwift.com](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Account/Content/Resources/Images/Step 3 Equipment Check 5-26.png "Select if you have equipment")
    

## Starting a Membership (Optional)

1.  On the **Membership** screen, select your **Billing Country**.
    
2.  Choose a membership plan, or select **Redeem it here** to enter a promo code.
    
3.  Select **JOIN NOW**.
    
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    ![Step 4 Membership screen on zwift.com](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Account/Content/Resources/Images/Step 4 Membership 5-26.png "Select Join Now")
    
4.  Enter your **Billing Address** and select your **Payment** method.
    
5.  If you select to pay by **Card**, enter your payment info.
    
6.  Review your **Order Summary** and **Subscription Terms**.
    
7.  Select **Subscribe**, **PayPal**, or **Apple Pay®**. If you select PayPal or Apple Pay, complete the appropriate authorization process.
    
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    ![Membership checkout screen on zwift.com](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Account/Content/Resources/Images/Membership Check Out 5-26.png "Checkout Screen")
    

If you don't want to start a membership, select any available navigation option to leave the page.

## Things to Know

*   If you’re new to Zwift and choose a monthly membership, you won’t be charged until your free trial ends.
    
*   If you choose an annual membership, there’s no free trial. You can cancel within the first 30 days for a full refund.
    
*   Annual memberships are only available with a Zwift-billed membership.
    
*   You’ll receive a confirmation email once your membership is active. Select any option on the WELCOME TO ZWIFT! screen to start Zwifting.
    
*   You can [update your email preferences](https://support.zwift.com/updating-your-email-preferences-Sy4R3Ih2S) at any time.
    

## Troubleshooting

*   If you see an error message, your payment method may have been declined; [contact support](https://support.zwift.com/contact/contact-us-HJH8N4RNQ) for help.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Free Trial FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/free-trial-faq-S1gAkG6PI)
    
*   [Membership FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/membership-faq-S1UXLKKzT)
    

\-The Team at Zwift