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Create an account

Create a Root account to join communities and connect with others.

What is a Root account?​

A Root user account is your identity on Root. It holds information such as your email address, profile picture, and password. Everyone needs an active account to use Root.

Create your account​

  1. Open the Root app.
  2. Select Register.
  3. Enter your username.
  4. Enter your email address.
  5. Create a password.
  6. Select Register.
Security verification

A Security Verification pop up window may appear during registration. This verification usually completes silently in the background. If interactive verification is needed, complete the on-screen challenge to continue.

Username requirements
Unique across Root
3–20 characters
Letters, numbers, underscores, and periods only
Password requirements
At least 8 characters
At least one uppercase letter
At least one lowercase letter
At least one number
At least one special character
Not a commonly used password

Verify your email address​

After you create your account, Root sends a verification code to the email address you provided. Verifying your email:

  • Confirms you own the email address
  • Allows you to join communities that require verified members
  • Enables account recovery if you forget your password

If you don't see the verification email, check your spam folder. You can request a new verification email from your account settings.

  1. Select the link in the banner.
  2. Enter the code to verify your account.