Access the Medium Website
- Open your preferred web browser on your device.
- Navigate to Medium's website by typing "www.medium.com" in the address bar and pressing Enter.
Choose the Sign-Up Option
- On the Medium homepage, look for the "Get started" button, typically located at the top-right corner of the page.
- Click on "Get started" to begin the process of creating a new account.
Select a Sign-Up Method
- Medium offers multiple options for signing up: using your Google account, Facebook account, Apple ID, or email address. Choose the method that you prefer.
- If you choose Google or Facebook, click the corresponding button and follow the prompts to log in to that account and authorize Medium to access basic profile information.
- If you opt for using an email address, proceed to enter your email when prompted.
Verify Your Email (if necessary)
- If you signed up using an email address, Medium will send a verification link to that email.
- Open your email inbox, find the email from Medium, and click on the verification link.
- This will direct you back to Medium and confirm your email address.
Complete Your Profile
- Once verified, Medium may guide you to set up your profile.
- Upload a profile picture by clicking the upload icon and selecting an image from your device.
- Fill in additional information, such as a brief bio, and other personal details you wish to share.
- Remember, completing your profile makes your account more engaging to other Medium users.
Explore Medium's Features
- Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Medium's interface and features.
- Browse through existing articles and publications, and follow topics or authors that interest you.
- Consider customizing your reading preferences through Medium’s settings to get better content recommendations.
Start Writing or Interacting
- Begin using your Medium account to write articles or engage with content by clapping for stories and leaving comments.
- To write, click the "Write" button usually located in the top right corner near your profile picture.
- Explore the editor to draft, format, and publish your first story.
Secure Your Account
- Consider setting up two-factor authentication for added security by accessing your account settings.
- Regularly update your password and ensure it's strong to keep your account safe.
