Article last updated on:
December 27, 2023

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
  1. Go to the Claude.ai website
  2. 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
  1. Enter your full name
  2. Type in a nickname
  3. Confirm you’re over 18 years old
  4. Agree to Anthropic’s terms

You can later change the nickname, don’t worry.

3. Verify phone

Verifying phone for Claude
  1. Select your country’s code
  2. Type your name
  3. 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
  1. You’ll go through these screens
  2. Click “Next” for all 3 screens
  3. 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
  1. Type a message
  2. Send it
  3. 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

About the author

David, the head editor at Guides.ai, has four years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Join David and the team and explore AI tools and contributing to the creation and curation of AI educational content.