How do I create a DeviantArt account?

How to create a DeviantArt account:

  1. Click "Join" in the top right corner of DeviantArt.com.
  2. Type your email and desired password and click "Continue with Email", or click Continue with Google, Apple, or Facebook.
    1. If you use a social log in option, you won't be able to change your email address in your Settings later.
    2. Please note that by proceeding past this step, you are acknowledging that you read and agreed to DeviantArt’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
  3. Select your desired username and add your date of birth.
  4. Click "Join" and begin your creative journey!
  5. Don't forget to verify your account in your email. 
    1. If you've typed in the wrong email, you can visit the Account Settings page to enter a new one and resend the verification email.
Username Guide
  • Usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters and cannot contain spaces.
  • Numeric-only usernames cannot be created.
  • Usernames can only contain letters, numbers and hyphens (A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and -), and cannot start or end with a hyphen (-).

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