In this guide, we’ll show you the way to:
- Create a Claude.ai account
- Verify it
- And start using the AI chatbot
Let’s check it out.
How to use Claude.ai
To start using Claude.ai, you first need to create an account. Use an existing email, insert your name, verify your phone, and then you’re in.
Below is the step-by-step process.
1. Email
![Using email to sign up for Claude.ai](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Signing-up-for-Claude-1024x576.webp)
- Go to the Claude.ai website
- Select how to log in: Email or Google
Then verify your email/finish the Google sign-up process.
2. Name & Checks
![Signing up for Claude.ai](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Entering-name-for-Claude.ai-account-1024x576.webp)
- Enter your full name
- Type in a nickname
- Confirm you’re over 18 years old
- Agree to Anthropic’s terms
You can later change the nickname, don’t worry.
3. Verify phone
![Verifying phone for Claude](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Verifying-phone-for-Claude-1024x576.webp)
- Select your country’s code
- Type your name
- Click “Send SMS Code“
You’ll immediately receive a code via SMS. Insert it in the next screen’s box.
4. Onboarding
![Welcome screens in Claude](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Welcome-screens-in-Claude-AI-1024x576.webp)
- You’ll go through these screens
- Click “Next” for all 3 screens
- Hit “Finish” on the 4th one
When finished, you can start chatting with the AI.
5. Talk to Claude
![Claude.ai - New Chat Home Screen](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Claude.ai-Desktop-Home-Screen-1024x576.webp)
- Type a message
- Send it
- Get the answer & Ask further
There you go! You’ve just started using Claude.
Conclusion
This guide took through the basics of signing up for Claude.
Learn how to become more productive with our guides on how to use AI.
Thank you for reading this,
Ch David and Daniel