Check two things first
You need to be 18, or the legal age of majority or gambling where you live, whichever is higher. Stake can ask for proof of age at any time. And you need to be somewhere Stake accepts players. Its terms prohibit play from 44 places, including the US, the UK, Australia and Ontario. Our availability page has the full list. Using a VPN or proxy to hide your location breaches Stake's terms, and we won't explain any way around a block.
What you'll need
Before you start
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| An email address you can open now | Stake sends a verification email, and you can't deposit until it's done |
| Your legal name, date of birth and address | Stake's terms ask for them |
| An authenticator app on your phone | For 2FA, which protects logins and withdrawals |
| ID documents, if Stake asks later | Stake can run identity checks, for example before a withdrawal |
| A crypto wallet, if you'll use crypto | Most deposits on Stake are crypto |
Open a Stake.com account
- Type stake.com into your browser yourself, or use a bookmark you saved. Don't follow sign-up links from messages or ads.
- Choose Register. Sign up with an email and a strong, unique password, or with a social login (Google, Facebook or Kick).
- Add your name, date of birth and address as the form asks, and accept the terms after reading them.
- Open the verification email from noreply@stake.com and confirm your address.
- Go to Settings, then Security, and turn on 2FA with your authenticator app.
- Set a deposit limit in the responsible gambling settings before your first deposit.
Email or social login?
Email sign-up gives you a separate password for Stake, which a password manager makes painless. Social login is quicker but ties your Stake access to that other account, so protect it with its own 2FA. Either way, Stake's 2FA adds a second lock. Logging in later uses the same method you signed up with.
Why verification comes before money
Stake won't let you deposit until your email and account are verified. It's a deliberate step, and a good moment to set limits while you're thinking clearly. The verification and KYC guide explains when Stake may ask for documents.
Phone or computer?
The steps are the same. On a phone, social login can bounce you between apps, and you'll want the authenticator on the same device; see registering on mobile. On a computer, the focus is on spotting fake sites and using a password manager or passkey; see sign-up security on desktop.
If it doesn't work
Error messages usually point to your location, your age, an email already in use, or a form that didn't load. The registration troubleshooting page matches each message to a fix. If the message says Stake isn't available where you are, the fix is not to sign up.
After you sign up
Read how to deposit before you add money, and how to log in so you know what real Stake login pages and emails look like.
More registration guides
Sign-up security on desktop
Password managers, passkeys, bookmarks and spotting fakes.
Register on mobile
Phone-only friction: social login hand-offs and 2FA on one device.
Registration problems
Error message to fix, with no geo workarounds.
Verification and KYC
When identity checks trigger, which documents, and how to avoid delays.
FAQ
Do I need ID to register?
Not to fill in the form. Stake can ask for proof of age or identity later, for example before a withdrawal.
Can I sign up with just a crypto wallet?
No. Sign-up is by email or a social login. You use a wallet later, to deposit.
Is there a fee to open an account?
No. Registration is free.
Can I open a second account?
No. Stake's terms allow one account per person.
How long does sign-up take?
A few minutes, plus the time to open the verification email.