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✅ What Are the Requirements for Creating an Account?

To sign up for Currently make sure you meet the following eligibility, technical, and content requirements:

Mitesh Shethwala avatar
Written by Mitesh Shethwala
Updated over a month ago

👤 1. Account Eligibility

  • Age Requirement
    You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
    Users aged 13–17 must have parental consent or supervision, if required by local laws.

  • Media Guidelines
    Only original, non-copyrighted media may be shared.
    No posting of prohibited content (see Community Guidelines).


🛠️ 2. Technical Requirements

  • Contact Info
    Provide a valid phone number or email address for verification.
    You’ll need to verify this via SMS or email code/link.

  • Username Rules

    • Must be unique, 3–15 characters long

    • Can contain letters, numbers, underscores (_)

    • No spaces, special symbols (like #, $, %, etc.), or offensive terms

    • Must comply with our Community Standards

  • Profile Details

    • Display Name (required): up to 30 characters

    • Profile Photo (optional but recommended): clear, single-person image


⚖️ 3. Content Eligibility

  • Real-Time Focus
    Every moment must be captured live — no gallery uploads, no filters.
    Authenticity is essential to the platform’s purpose.

  • Compliance with Rules
    Content must follow our Community Guidelines, which prohibit:

    • Hate speech, harassment, or threats

    • Explicit or adult content

    • Spam, scams, or misinformation

    • Privacy violations (e.g., personal info exposure)


🔄 4. Verification Process

  • You’ll be asked to verify your phone or email during signup.

  • If you claimed a business account, you may need to verify via SMS, email, or postal code.


🚫 5. When Accounts May Be Restricted

Accounts may be temporarily or permanently restricted if you:

  • Provide false info (age, email, phone)

  • Violate Community Guidelines

  • Engage in spammy behavior or inappropriate content


📝 Summary: Quick Requirements

Requirement Type

What You Need

Age

13+ years old (consent required for minors in some regions)

Contact

Valid phone number or email, verified via code or link

Username

Unique, 3–15 chars, letters/numbers/underscore, no special symbols

Display Name

Required (up to 30 characters)

Profile Photo

Optional, but recommended for recognition

Photo/Video

Must be live — no uploads or filters allowed

Content Standards

Must follow Community Guidelines (no hate, adult content, spam, etc.)


💡 Tips before Signing Up

  • Choose a memorable username — you'll use it to tag and get tagged

  • Use a clear profile photo to build trust and recognition

  • Stay ready to capture authentic moments, since gallery uploads aren’t allowed


Have more questions about account creation, age restrictions, or content rules?
Visit our Help Center or contact Support — we’re here to assist you every step of the way!

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