- You need to create a free Roku account to set up and use a Roku streaming media player.
- You can create a Roku account from the Roku website, the Roku mobile app, or the Roku player itself.
- You'll be prompted to create a Roku account when you set up a new Roku device.
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You'll need a Roku account in order to set up and use your Roku media player. Once you've purchased a Roku streaming device, setting up your account is free.
If you don't already have a Roku account to link to a new Roku device during setup, you'll be asked to create one, which you can do from the player, the website, or the mobile app. Here's how.
How to create a Roku account when activating a Roku device
You'll automatically be offered the opportunity to create a Roku account when setting up a new Roku device.
When you power it on and connect it to your TV for the first time, one of the initial steps will be to enter your Roku account email address and password or to create an account if you don't already have one.
If you have multiple Roku devices, it's generally a good idea to use the same Roku account on all of them. This way you can manage all your Roku channels and payments (if you use Roku to subscribe to streaming services) with a single account.
How to create a Roku account from a web browser
1. Go to the Roku website in a web browser.
2. Click Sign in in the upper-right corner of the web page.
3. On the right side of the page, click Create account.
4. Complete the form by entering your name, email, password, birthdate, and so on. Click Continue.
How to create a Roku account from the mobile app
If you prefer, you can create a Roku account using the Roku mobile app on iPhone or Android. The process is the same regardless of which phone you use.
1. Tap the User icon at the top-right of the screen.
2. On the next page, tap Sign in.
3. On the Sign In or Create Account screen, tap Create a free account at the bottom of the page.
4. Enter details like your name, email address, and password, then tap Submit.