> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.onside.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.onside.io/store/authorization-and-safety/how-to-sign-up.md).

# How to Sign Up?

To make purchases in Onside Store, you need to sign in or create an account. Currently, Onside supports signing in with your mobile phone number using **SMS** or **WhatsApp**.

You can browse and download apps without an account.

Sign in if you want to manage purchases, your profile, and other account-based features.

Currently, Onside supports signing in with your mobile phone number using **SMS** or **WhatsApp**.

![](/files/XPMuqM1Sl1i6vxX51EZj)

We take privacy seriously. We store your phone number securely and do not share it with third parties for marketing.

### Register or sign in

1. **Open the Onside Store app**
   * Launch the Onside Store app on your iPhone (or iPad in the EU).
   * On the welcome screen, tap **Log in with mobile number**.
2. **Enter your phone number**

   * Select your country code. You can register with a phone number from any country (not only the EU or Japan).
   * Enter your mobile phone number.
   * Choose how you want to receive your verification code: **WhatsApp** or **SMS**.
   * By continuing, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://onside.io/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://onside.io/privacy-policy).

   ![](/files/vaCmfbEoIaGvzhl5UxBK)
3. **Enter the verification code (OTP)**

   * We send a one-time code using your chosen method.
   * Enter the code in the Onside Store app.
   * If you don’t receive the code, tap **Send again** or switch the delivery method after the waiting period.

   ![](/files/osjTdzFhUqMq61QyV0ZW)
4. **Complete your profile**

   * Enter the following details:
     * **First name**
     * **Last name**
     * **Date of birth** (used for age-appropriate content)
     * **Country** (used to determine availability and default language; you can change this later)
   * Tap **Next**.

   ![](/files/eUvGZoTYTPtn0ztU7mkt)
5. **Allow notifications (optional)**

   * iOS will ask whether Onside can send notifications.
   * Allowing notifications helps you stay informed about app updates and account or billing events. You can change this later in iOS Settings or in the Onside Store app.

   ![](/files/nyYPzhN0U5IIHun3bp8T)
6. **You’re all set**
   * Your Onside account is ready. You can now manage purchases, your profile, and other account-based features.

### Future sign-in options

We plan to add additional sign-in methods in the future.

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If you have questions, contact support via the chat in the bottom-right corner or email <support@onside.io>.


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