How to Set up and Manage Your Samsung Account

Having a Samsung account is essential for getting the most out of your Samsung devices and services. Whether you've just purchased a new Galaxy smartphone, tablet, or wearable, or you want to sync your data across multiple Samsung products, setting up an account is the first step.

With a Samsung account, you can access various features and benefits, from backing up your data to the cloud and locating a lost device, to managing your Samsung Pay wallet and downloading apps and content from the Galaxy Store.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple process of creating a new Samsung account or logging into an existing one and show you how to manage your account settings to ensure a seamless and personalized experience across all your Samsung gadgets.

How to set up and manage your Samsung Account

You can set up your Samsung Account from your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. Most Samsung phones and tablets have Built-in account software, which lets you create your Samsung account when you first receive your device. If you didn't sign in while setting up your Samsung device, you can always sign in later, and you can also update your account information at any time.

Set up and manage an account on your phone or tablet

To set up and manage an account on your phone or tablet, follow the below steps:

• Open the Settings app and then tap on Samsung account at the top of the screen.
• Enter your email or phone number if you already have an account. Otherwise, click 'Find ID' to find your account, 'Create an account' to create a new one, or 'Sign in with Google' to log in with your Google account.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to log in or create a new account. If you're logging into an existing account, you may need to use two-step verification.
• Review the Terms and Conditions, Terms of Service, and Samsung account Privacy Notice. Tap "Agree".
• You'll be asked to enter your phone number for verification. Follow the instructions to type in your number.
• Then, enter the verification code you received.
• Tap "Verify". Note: You can skip verification on this device if you want.
• You'll be asked to set up a Samsung Pass. Tap "Get started" and follow the prompts. For this example, tap "Cancel".
• Next, tap "Profile info".
• Tap the information you want to change and make your edits. For example, you can change your birth date or nickname.
• To confirm it's you, a verification email will be sent to your email address when you signed up. If you have trouble with the verification email, see the section titled "Verify your Samsung account via email".

Set up and manage an account on a Computer/Laptop

To set up and manage an account on a Computer/Laptop, follow the below steps:

• Go to the Samsung website by using a browser.
• Tap the "Profile icon" in the upper right corner, and then select LOG IN/ Sign-up.
• Enter your email or phone number if you already have an account. Otherwise, click 'Find ID' to find your account, 'Create an account' to create a new one, or 'Sign in with Google' to log in with your Google account.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or to create your account.
• Next, enter the verification code you received. Tap "Verify".
• Review and agree to the Privacy Policy. Then, select "PROCEED TO SAMSUNG.COM".
• A pop-up will ask, "Check Preferences?" Select "YES" if you want to, or select "LATER" for this example.
• Once you've signed in, select your profile icon in the top right corner. Select your name.
• Select "Manage Samsung account" to edit your account settings. Or select "Edit personal information" to change things like your name, phone number, language, or add a nickname.
• Select "Save" when you're done making changes.
• To confirm that it's really you, a verification email will be sent to the email address you signed up with. If you have trouble with the verification email, see the section titled "Verify your Samsung account via email".

Set up and manage an account on your Samsung Smart TV

To set up and manage an account on your Samsung Smart TV, follow the below steps:

• On your Samsung Smart TV, go to the settings menu and select "General".
• Select "System Manager", and then select "Samsung Account".
• Select "Login" and enter your ID and password to connect your Samsung smart TV to your Samsung account. You will then be asked to enter a verification code that will be sent to your mobile device signed into the same Samsung account.
• To manage your account, go back to "System Manager".
• Select "Samsung Account", and then select "My Account". Here, you can edit your desired information.
• From this screen, you can edit your personal information for your Samsung account, change your profile picture, add payment information, sync your account information, or delete your account.

Note:

If you need to update your region or country, you'll have to contact Samsung Support. Keep in mind that changing your country will delete your purchase history, as well as services including Find My Mobile, Samsung account (SEMS), Call & text on other devices, Samsung Cloud, Samsung Apps (Android), Samsung Notes, Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Samsung Payment Service, Easy Signup, Gallery, and smart assistant information.

Verify your Samsung Account via Email

Once you create a Samsung account, you will get a verification email. This email helps confirm it's really you. Verifying who you are is important for security reasons. Samsung will also send you an email anytime you need to reset your password.

To verify your Samsung account via Email, follow the below steps:

• Go to the email inbox for the email address you used to create your Samsung account.
• If you can't find the email in your main inbox, check your Spam or Junk mail folder.
• Open the email from the Samsung account. Either click the "Account Verification" button in the email or copy the URL link and paste it into your web browser.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to complete verifying your email address.

Note:

You can sign up for multiple Samsung accounts if you have multiple email addresses. However, each account is treated separately. Even if the owner is the same person, the information on each account is managed independently.

Sign in with a two-step verification

Samsung Accounts now have two-step verification to make your account more secure. Two-step verification adds an extra step when you log into your account. This is now required for all Samsung accounts to help protect your account.

To sign in with a two-step verification, follow the below steps:

• Go to your Samsung Account app and enter your account credentials.
• A security notification will be sent to the Samsung phone that has the phone number linked to your Samsung account. If you have another Samsung device signed into your Samsung account, a verification code will also be sent to that device through a notification. You can register up to three phone numbers to your account.
• The notification on your phone will say, "Did you just sign in to your Samsung account?" Tap the notification, then tap "Yes".
• The phone will then show a verification code. Type this code into the field on the screen, and then select "Verify".
• If you enter the right password, you will be signed in! If something goes wrong, you can request another verification code to be sent.

Change your number, email, or two-step verification settings

If you need to, you can change your two-step verification settings, such as the phone number where the code is sent. The settings menu also lets you pick an authenticator app and view backup codes as another way to sign in.

To change your number, email, and other two-step verification settings, follow the below steps:

• First, go to the two-step verification security settings page. You can access it from a phone, tablet, or computer web browser.
• Once you've reached the Security settings page, the steps are similar whether you're using a handheld device or a computer.
• To change which phone number gets the verification codes, select "Text message". Select "Edit personal information". Select "Add phone number". Enter the new phone number you want to use, and then select "Send code".
• A code will be sent to the new phone number you just added. Enter that code to verify it's your number. Now whenever you need two-step verification, the code will be sent to that new phone number and any other devices signed into the same Samsung account.
• If you have more than one phone number added to your account, you can delete any numbers you are not using anymore.
• To change which registered devices will get a verification code, select "Galaxy device notifications" or "Send code to your devices" from the Security settings page. Select the switch(es) next to the device(s) you want to turn verification notifications on or off for.
• Instead of regular two-step verification, you can use an Authenticator app if you prefer. Select "Authenticator app" from the Security settings page, and follow the instructions to link the app.
• As an extra security step, you can also use backup codes to sign in to your account. Select "Backup codes" from the Security settings page to view your current codes. You can download the codes or request new ones if needed. Select "Done" when you've finished.
• Trusted devices are devices that don't need two-step verification to sign into your account. If you're worried about security, like if your account was hacked, you can tap "Remove all" or "Remove all devices" to delete every device that is registered as a trusted device.

Note:

Devices will be added as trusted devices again once you go through the verification process.

Find your Samsung ID

If you forgot the ID (username/email) for your Samsung account, you can find it on your phone, tablet, or computer.

To find your Samsung ID, follow the below steps:

• Go to the account retrieval page on the Samsung website, enter your information, and then select "Continue".
• Enter your first name, last name, and date of birth to verify it's you. Select "Continue".
• Your Samsung account ID (email address) will be shown partially.
• Next, select "Go to your Samsung account" to sign in.

Change or Reset your Password

If you forget your Samsung account password or have trouble remembering it, you can reset or change it, so you don't have to keep guessing.

To reset your password. follow the below steps:

• On your Samsung device, there is a reset password option. Select this on the Samsung Login page to make a new password.
• If you can not find this option or if it is not working, you can also reset your password through a browser.
• Go to the Samsung website's Reset password page using a web browser. Then, enter the email or phone number associated with your Samsung account.
• Then, select Reset password. An email will be sent to your inbox; follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.

To change your current password, follow the below steps:

• You can access your Samsung account on your Samsung phone or tablet by opening Settings and tapping your name at the top of the screen.
• Tap "Security and Privacy", and then tap "Password".
• Now, enter your current password and then enter your desired new password.
• Enter the new password one more time to confirm, and then tap "Next".
• As a security precaution, you will be logged out from the Samsung Account on all Samsung devices, and a pop-up message will appear. Enter the new password you created and then tap "Sign in."
• You may be required to go through the two-step verification process to log back into your account.

Log out or remove your Samsung Account

You can easily log out of your Samsung account on your Computer or Laptop, but logging out on your phone or tablet is a little different. To "log out" on a phone or tablet, you actually have to remove the account. Doing so may disable some features, but you can always add the account back later if you want to.

To log out or remove your Samsung account on a Phone or Tablet, follow the below steps:

• Go to Settings and then tap your name at the top.
• Swipe down to the bottom and tap "Sign out".
• Tap "Sign out" again, enter your account password, and then tap "OK".

To log out or remove your Samsung Account on your PC or Laptop, follow the below steps:

• Go to the Samsung Website by using an internet browser and then select your name in the upper right corner.
• Select "LOG OUT".

Note:

If you remove your Samsung account from your device, your synced data will be deleted from the device, and new data will no longer be synced. All the data stored on your device that hasn't been synced with Samsung Cloud will remain on the device.

Delete Account

Deleting your Samsung Account will also delete your Samsung purchase history, content subscriptions, content uploads, and personal profile information. This information cannot be recovered, so be sure you want to delete your account before you continue.

• Go to the Samsung Website.
• Select the profile icon in the upper right corner and then select LOG IN/Sign-up.
• Log in using your ID and password.
• Select your profile icon in the top right corner, and then select your name.
• Tap "Manage Samsung account".
• Tap "Delete account". Review and Agree to the precautions.
• Click "Delete", and then follow the on-screen prompts to finish deleting your account.

FAQs

What are the benefits of creating a Samsung account?

If you create an account, you will be able to receive notifications about offers and promotions, track your orders on My page, and add products to your Wishlist

I think my account has been hacked or used by someone else. What do I do?

Please reset your password using the ‘Find ID or reset password’ function.

Do I need to create an account to buy products from Samsung.com?

No, you can make a purchase as a guest without creating a Samsung.com account. If you do this, it's important you provide a valid email address, as you will be asked to enter it during the purchase process. We use this address to send you details about your purchase, like your order confirmation (which contains your order number and, if applicable, a tracking number), as well as updates on the progress of your order, such as dispatch notifications.

How do I change/reset my Samsung.com account password?

You can reset your password using the ‘Find ID or reset password’ link on the Sign in page.

How do I sign in/out?

Signing in: You can sign in by clicking on the 'Sign in / Sign up' link, which appears when you hover over the person icon at the top right of the page.

Signing out: You can sign out by clicking on the 'Log out' link, which appears when you hover over the person icon at the top right of the page.

I am having trouble logging in, what do I do?

If you are having trouble logging into your account, please check that 'Caps Lock' is not enabled – all passwords are case-sensitive. If that doesn’t work, click ‘Find ID or password’ and a link will be emailed to your registered address for you to reset your password.

How do I update my account details/ information?

You can easily manage your account details by going to "My Page." There, you can update your address and view your orders and wishlist.

How do I create a Samsung.com account?

You can Quickly create an account by clicking ‘SIGN UP’ above and then ‘Create account’ in the pop-up box that follows.

Conclusion

I hope this guide was helpful and that you were able to set up and manage your Samsung account. If you are facing any issues in this regard, please let us know in the comment section, and we will try our best to help you out.

Also Read: Retrieve Your Samsung Account ID or Reset a Forgotten Password

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