- Open Scratch Website: Go to the Scratch website at scratch.mit.edu
- Join Scratch: On the homepage, click on the “Join Scratch” button, which you’ll usually find at the top right corner of the page.
- Fill in Account Information: You’ll be asked for the following information:
- Username: Choose a username. This will be publicly visible, so don’t use your real name or any other personal information.
- Password: Choose a strong password that you’ll remember. You’ll have to enter it twice to confirm it.
- Provide Your Birthdate: This is to ensure that Scratch is suitable for your age group.
- Provide Your Email Address: This is important for account recovery. You’ll have to enter it twice to confirm it. Then, check your email for a confirmation link sent by Scratch.
- Read and Agree to the Community Guidelines: Make sure you understand and agree to the Scratch Community Guidelines.
- Verify Your Account: Click on the link sent to your email address by Scratch. This will confirm your email address and activate your account.
Now, you should be able to log in to Scratch with your new account and start creating projects! Make sure to always keep your login information safe and secure.