Among Us is a super fun game where you try to figure out who the Imposter is, or, if you're the Imposter, trick everyone else! To get started and save your progress, you'll need to create an account. Luckily, it's pretty simple and ties into your existing platform accounts.

How to make an account on Among Us

To make an account in Among Us, you mostly need to rely on the platform you're playing on. The game usually links with your existing platform account, like Google Play, Apple ID, or Steam, when you first launch it. This means you don't typically need to create a brand-new username and password just for Among Us itself.

Making an Among Us account is straightforward and usually happens automatically when you first open the game on your device. The game uses your existing platform login, like your Apple ID on an iPhone, Google Play account on Android, or Steam account on PC. This means you don't usually sign up with a separate email and password just for Among Us.

If you don't link an account, you might play as a guest, but this means your progress won't be saved, and you won't get all the cool features like changing your name or using free chat.

Here’s a quick guide to getting your Among Us account ready, depending on how you play:

On Mobile (iOS or Android)

1. Download Among Us: Get the game from the Apple App Store (for iPhone/iPad) or Google Play Store (for Android devices).

2. Open the Game: Launch Among Us after it's installed.

3. Agree to Terms: You'll likely see a privacy policy and terms. Tap "I Understand" or "Accept" to continue.

4. Sign In Prompt: The game will usually ask you to sign in using your Apple ID (for iOS) or Google account (for Android). Tap "Continue" or "Sign In with Google/Apple."

I remember the first time I downloaded Among Us on my phone. I was a bit confused when it didn't ask for an email and password directly. But then the prompt for my Google account popped up, and it was super easy to just tap "Continue." It linked right away, and I was in the game in seconds!

5. Verify Age: You may need to enter your birth date to verify your age.

6. Confirm Details: Once you've chosen your account and confirmed, Among Us will link to it. You might see an option to merge a guest account if you've played before without signing in.

7. You're All Set! A green light in the top-left corner of the main menu means you have a fully verified account and are ready to play.

On PC (Steam)

1. Get Steam: Make sure you have the Steam client downloaded and installed on your computer.

2. Create a Steam Account: If you don't have one, register for a Steam account.

3. Buy/Install Among Us: Purchase Among Us from the Steam Store and install it.

4. Launch the Game: Open Among Us through Steam.

5. Account Linked: Your Among Us account will automatically connect to your Steam account.

Once your account is made, you can customize your display name. If you ever want to change it, check out our guide on How to Change My Name in Among Us.

Why bother making an account?

Creating an account in Among Us offers several perks that make the game more enjoyable:

• Saves Progress: Your progress, unlocks, and customizations are saved.
• Custom Name: You can choose and change your display name.
• Free Chat: Accounts allow you to use free chat instead of just Quick Chat.
• Reporting: You can report players for bad behavior, which helps keep the game fun for everyone.
• Friend Codes: You can generate a unique friend code to invite others easily.

My little brother just started playing, and he was using a guest account. He kept complaining that he couldn't choose his own funny name like "Banana Pants" and was stuck with some random combination. As soon as he signed in with his Google account, he could change it, and he was so much happier! It makes a big difference to feel like your character is yours.

Having an account also prepares you for future updates, like potential friend lists, which are often tied to your game account.

Want to get some cool hats or pets in Among Us? You can make in-app purchases easily! Use Playstorm to earn rewards and redeem Apple or Google Play gift cards, perfect for getting those in-game cosmetics. If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch, we offer Nintendo eShop vouchers too!