How to Create a Rednote Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a Rednote account is your first step to joining one of China's most vibrant social media communities. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Download and Install

  1. Search for "Rednote" in your device's app store:

  2. Install the application on your device

Initial Setup

  1. Launch the Rednote app
  2. Accept the necessary permissions and initial prompts

Choose Your Login Method

Phone Number Login

  • Enter your country code and phone number
  • Important Note: Many users have reported issues with receiving verification codes. As of January 13th, 2024, this remains an ongoing concern. While Rednote has not officially addressed this issue, some users have shared successful workarounds:
    • Some users report success after waiting 10-30 minutes for the verification code
    • This temporary solution, while not ideal, has worked for many users on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter)

Alternative Login Methods

  • iOS users: Sign in with Apple ID Sign in with Apple ID Sign in with Apple ID
  • Android users:
    • Google account login
    • Facebook account login

Complete Your Profile

After successfully logging in, follow these steps to set up your profile:

  1. Select your gender (currently limited to two options)
Select your gender
  1. Enter your age
Enter your age
  1. Choose four interests from available categories such as:
    • Vlogs
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Movies
  2. Configure app tracking preferences (optional)
Seletct your interests

Essential Language Settings for English Speakers

To make your Rednote experience more accessible, follow these steps to change the language settings:

  1. Navigate to your profile
  2. Locate the gear icon (settings) next to the "Edit Profile" button
  3. Tap "Language"
  4. Select "English"

Note: While this setting will translate many parts of the app to English, some sections may remain in Chinese. As the platform grows internationally, more comprehensive translation features are expected to be implemented.

Start Exploring

Start Exploring

Once you've completed these steps, you're ready to start exploring Rednote! Browse through content, follow creators, and begin engaging with the community.

Remember that Rednote is constantly evolving, and features may be updated or changed as the platform grows and adapts to its international user base.