Creating a SportsBracket account is free and takes just a few seconds. There are two ways to sign up.

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**With Google (fastest)** On the [**Create account**](https://sportsbracket.org/register) page, click **Continue with Google** and choose your account — you're in straight away, with no email verification needed.

**With email and password** On the same page, fill in:

* **Name** (optional)

* **Email**

* **Password** (at least 8 characters)

Click [**Create account**](https://sportsbracket.org/register). We'll email you a verification link — open it and click to activate your account.

Either way, your account starts on the **free plan**, so you can search competitions and save events right away. When you need more, take a look at our plans.