> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://legacy-docs.polymarket.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://legacy-docs.polymarket.com/getting-started/connecting/signing-up.md).

# Email (Magic Link)

This visual guide will walk you through signing up for Polymarket. We use [Magic Link](https://magic.link/), a passwordless email login for maximal security and ease of use.

## Visual Guide

1\) Go to [Polymarket.com](https://polymarket.com/), enter your email address, and click `Sign Up`.

![](/files/-M_wWmOkXShRCIEP_eKI)

2\) Open a new tab and go to your email. You will receive an email with the subject "Log in to Polymarket". Open the email and click `Log in to Polymarket`.

![](/files/-Ma-O4sLRI9FYKbr8CsT)

3\) Return to [Polymarket.com](https://polymarket.com/), enter your desired username and optional referral code, and click `Create Account`. Feel free to pick a pseudonymous username, as it will be used in the future when we add social features. 

![](/files/-Ma-O92MqyRB6sYYN_D7)

## Related articles

* [How can I export my private key? ](/faq/security.md#how-can-i-export-my-private-key)
* [Is Magic safe? ](/faq/security.md#how-can-i-trust-that-my-money-is-secure)