# How to create an account with email

Create an email account from Auth screen and continue profile setup before starting chat features. This guide focuses on how to create an account with email.

- Canonical URL: https://personapp.io/help/account/sign-up-email
- Category: Account
- Platforms: web, ios, android
- Published: 2026-02-28
- Last reviewed: 2026-02-28
- Publisher: PersonApp Help Center (https://personapp.io/help)

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Email signup runs through Supabase auth and then redirects you to profile completion. Your account is usable after authentication, but chat quality improves when required profile fields are completed. The checklist below is tailored to how to create an account with email.

## Steps

1. Open /auth and switch to Sign Up mode. Start with the how to create an account with email flow.
2. Enter email + password and submit registration. Confirm this specifically for how to create an account with email.
3. After signup, continue to /profile and complete display name, gender, and other fields.
4. Return to home and start chat once profile is saved.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Why am I redirected to profile after signup?

Profile completion is part of onboarding and provides matching context.

### What if signup fails?

Retry with a valid email/password pair and check error text shown on the auth form.

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