How to Create an IFTTT Account

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

If This Then That, IFTTT for short, is a free web-based service that helps you automate repetitive tasks when certain events occur, freeing you from having to perform them yourself and allowing you to focus on what matters most. You can use IFTTT with your favorite web services, apps and smart home (IoT) devices. In this guide you will learn how to create an IFTTT account to get started with automating your tasks on a computer, phone or tablet.

What You'll Need:

  • No extra tools or supplies are needed.

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2. Create an IFTTT Account

You can create an IFTTT account in two ways, from their website using any device or with the mobile app. Choose the method you prefer and expand the instructions below.

Create an IFTTT Account on the Web

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to ifttt.com/join.
Website address highlighted in Chrome Browser address bar.
  1. Click or tap Sign Up.
Sign Up link highlighted on IFTTT web page.
  1. Fill in your Email and make a up a Password then click or tap Sign Up.
Email and Password fields, and Sign Up button highlighted on IFTTT account creation web page.
  1. You will be taken to your newly created IFTTT account.

Create an IFTTT Account in the Mobile App

  1. Install and open the IFTTT app.
IFTTT App.

  1. The app is available for Android and iOS devices. Choose the type of device you have and expand the instructions below.
  2. An Android Phone or Tablet
  3. Launch the Play Store on your smartphone.
Google Play Store.
  1. Select the search bar at the top.
Google Play Store with Search bar highlighted.
  1. Search for "IFTTT" and select it from the list.
IFTTT search with IFTTT highlighted.
  1. Select Install.
IFTTT app page with Install highlighted.
  1. Select Open to open the app.
IFTTT store page with Open highlighted.
  1. An iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
  2. Open the App Store.
iOS App Store

  1. Select Search in the bottom right corner.
App Store Search Button.
  1. Search for "IFTTT" and select it from the list.
Selecting IFTTT
  1. Select Get for IFTTT.
IFTTT app page with Get highlighted.
  1. Select Open.
IFTTT App page with Open highlighted.
  1. Swipe right to get past the welcome screens.
First welcome screen.
  1. Select Sign Up.
Signing up
  1. Fill in your Email and make up Password then tap Sign Up.
Email and password fields
  1. You will be taken to your newly created IFTTT account.