Create a Devchaos account
One Devchaos account gets you into both the site and the app. You can open it on devchaos.com or from the app's sign-in screen; both lead to the same sign-up page.
You must be at least 16 (or the age of digital consent where you live, if that is higher).
An email address or a Google account.
Open the sign-up page
On the site, press Get started at the top right, or open the sign-up page directly.
In the app, press Sign up on devchaos.com at the bottom of the sign-in screen. The sign-up page opens in your browser; when you're done, the app opens with your new account.
Pick your field
The first question is What's your field? Press the tile for the work you do professionally, such as Programming, Screenwriting, Animation or Visual Effects. Not listed? Open I do something else. Can't decide? Press Skip for now. You can change it later in your profile.
Fill in your details
- First name and Surname: both are required.
- Username: 3–30 characters; lowercase letters, digits, dots, dashes and underscores. It can't be changed later.
- Email and Password: the password needs at least 8 characters.
Then press Create Account. Or use Continue with Google at the top instead.
Confirm your email
A confirmation link arrives at your address; it's valid for 24 hours. Pressing it opens Your email is confirmed.
If you came from the app, you don't have to wait for the mail: press Continue, then press Let it in on the Connect the app page.
Something went wrong?
It says “That username is already taken.”
Someone else has it. Free names are suggested under the field; pick one or try another.
It says “An account with this email already exists.”
I get “Write your first name and surname.”
Both fields have to be filled in: your first name under First name, your surname under Surname.
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