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Sign Up for Polymarket (2026): No KYC, Takes Under 2 Minutes

Create your Polymarket account in under 2 minutes — no KYC. Complete guide to signing up with Google, email, or crypto wallet.

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Polymarket is the world’s largest prediction market platform, where you can trade on the outcomes of real-world events — from elections and economics to sports and culture. The best part? Signing up takes less than 2 minutes, and no identity verification (KYC) is required.

This guide walks you through every step of creating your Polymarket account, with all three signup methods explained.

Before You Start

You’ll need just one of the following:

  • A Google account (fastest method)
  • An email address (any provider)
  • A crypto wallet such as MetaMask, Rabby, or Phantom

That’s it. No ID, no selfie, no waiting period.

Note: Sign-up can’t complete everywhere — access depends on where you are. If you’re unsure, check your country’s status first: the country availability guide lists every country, and the country checker looks up one instantly.

This is the fastest way to get started — perfect for beginners.

Step 1. Go to Polymarket and click Sign Up.

Step 2. Select Continue with Google.

Step 3. Connect your Google account by signing in and granting permissions.

Step 4. Complete the signup process.

You’re in. You can now log in anytime using your Google account.

Method 2: Sign Up with Email

Prefer not to use Google? Email signup is just as simple.

Step 1. Go to Polymarket and click Sign Up.

Step 2. Enter your email address and click Continue.

Step 3. Check your email for a 6-digit verification code and enter it.

Step 4. You’re signed up.

You can now log in using your email and a fresh 6-digit code each time.

Security Warning: Never share your 6-digit login code with anyone — not even someone claiming to be Polymarket staff. If someone gains access to your code, they can access your account and funds. Polymarket support cannot recover lost funds caused by shared codes.

Method 3: Sign Up with Crypto Wallet

If you’re already in crypto, you can connect your existing wallet for a seamless experience.

Step 1. Go to Polymarket and click Sign Up.

Step 2. Connect your crypto wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, Phantom, or another supported wallet).

Step 3. Sign a message to connect your wallet to Polymarket.

Step 4. Sign another message to enable trading.

Step 5. You’re signed up.

You can now log in anytime by connecting your wallet.

Which Signup Method Should You Choose?

MethodBest ForSpeedRequirements
GoogleBeginners, fastest setup~30 secondsGoogle account
EmailUsers who prefer email-based login~1 minuteAny email address
Crypto WalletExperienced crypto users~1 minuteMetaMask, Rabby, Phantom, etc.

Our recommendation: If you’re new to prediction markets, sign up with Google. It’s the fastest option and you can always connect a crypto wallet later.

Can’t Access Polymarket?

Whether polymarket.com loads for you is an access question, not a sign-up question — so we keep the answer in one place. The Polymarket country availability guide lists every country’s status and explains the difference between a government- or ISP-level block and Polymarket’s own geoblock on trading. To look up a single country instantly, use the country checker.

What Happens After You Sign Up

Once your account is created, you’ll land on Polymarket’s main page where you can browse all available prediction markets. Here’s what to do next:

  1. Browse markets — Explore categories like politics, crypto, sports, and culture to see what’s available.
  2. Make a deposit — You’ll need to fund your account. Send USDC (or any of 100+ supported tokens, all auto-convert to pUSD) on your preferred chain. Check our How to Deposit on Polymarket guide for step-by-step instructions.
  3. Place your first trade — Find a market you have a view on, and buy Yes or No shares. See our How to Trade on Polymarket guide.

Key Things to Know

  • No KYC or SSN required — the international exchange does not ask for identity documents, and no Social Security number is needed. (Polymarket US, the separate CFTC-regulated exchange, does require full KYC including an SSN.)
  • One account per person — Polymarket’s terms of service allow one account per user.
  • Free to create — There’s no cost to sign up. You only need funds when you’re ready to trade.
  • Works on any device — Sign up and trade from desktop, tablet, or mobile browser.
  • International access — availability varies by country. See the country availability guide or look up a single country with the country checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to verify my identity (KYC) to sign up for Polymarket?
No — not on the international exchange. It requires no KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, so you can sign up and start trading with just a Google account, email address, or crypto wallet. The separate, CFTC-regulated Polymarket US exchange is different: it requires full identity verification before you can deposit or trade.
Does Polymarket require a Social Security number (SSN)?
Not on the international exchange. No Social Security number is required there, and there is no identity verification step of any kind. Polymarket US — the separate, CFTC-regulated exchange — does require full KYC, which includes providing a Social Security number. If you are signing up for the international platform, you will not be asked for an SSN.
How long does it take to create a Polymarket account?
Less than 2 minutes. The signup process is quick regardless of which method you choose — Google, email, or crypto wallet.
Is Polymarket free to sign up?
Yes, creating a Polymarket account is completely free. You only need funds when you're ready to place your first trade.
What's the easiest way to sign up for Polymarket?
Signing up with Google is the fastest and easiest method — just click 'Sign Up', select 'Continue with Google', connect your account, and you're done. Email signup is equally simple.
Can I sign up for Polymarket from my phone?
Yes. Polymarket works in any mobile browser. Visit polymarket.com on your phone and follow the same signup steps.
Which crypto wallets work with Polymarket?
Polymarket supports popular wallets including MetaMask, Rabby, and Phantom. Any wallet that supports Ethereum or Polygon should work.
Is Polymarket available in my country?
Check before you start — a regional restriction is the one thing that can stop sign-up. Our Polymarket country availability guide lists every country's status and what each status means, and the country checker looks up a single country instantly. In short: most countries have full access, the international exchange is close-only for US users, and a separate CFTC-regulated US exchange is open to US residents.
What do I do if I can't access polymarket.com?
If polymarket.com won't load, treat it as a regional or network block before assuming an outage. Our country availability guide explains how to tell a government or ISP block apart from Polymarket's own geoblock, and lists which countries are restricted.
Do I need cryptocurrency to use Polymarket?
Polymarket trades in pUSD — a USDC-backed ERC-20. You fund your account by depositing USDC or any of 100+ supported tokens from a crypto wallet, and everything auto-converts to pUSD on arrival. You can also buy crypto directly through Polymarket's supported on-ramp providers.