WeChat is one of the most popular chat applications. In many countries where WhatsApp is banned or not commonly used, WeChat is the first preference of these people. As per the annual report of September 2019, let alone in China there were 1.1 billion users of WeChat.
Based on the population of China, which is 1.4 billion (2022 record), this is a high percentage of users. It’s an instant social networking application that gives users the power to communicate through not only text messages but also audio and video messages.
WeChat although might feel not the right alternative to WeChat but it has almost the same features as WhatsApp. In fact, many people are considering it as an alternative. Signing up for WeChat is easy and it won’t take much of your time. If you don’t know how to create a WeChat account, here is the complete guide for you.
How to Register for WeChat as a Non-Chinese Citizen
Creating a WeChat account is not a difficult task. Here is a guide: To create a WeChat account in 2024, follow these steps. Afterward, you can use WeChat for various tasks such as chatting with Chinese users, making payments, and accessing exclusive versions of PUBG and COD Mobile.
For Android users, the WeChat application can be easily found on the Play store, whereas for Apple iPhones you can easily get it from Appstore. Although you can use it on Mac or PC you need to register the application on your phone number, therefore you need to first download the application on your phone, and then use it.
- Download the WeChat app from Apple AppStore or Google Play store
- Click Sign-up to install the application on your phone. You can either sign up using your phone no or your Facebook account.
Note: We suggest opting to sign up via mobile phone because even if you sign up using Facebook you must add your phone number in the end.
- Since WeChat is very strict about the registration process, you must make sure you are using a private number.
- Enter your name and a unique password to sign up for the application.
- Check the button stating, “I have read and accept the terms and conditions mentioned above.”
- Now verify the security. Security is very strict on WeChat. Usually, you need to drag the button to fit the puzzle into its place. This security ensures that any bot is not trying to access the application.
- The process does not end here. You need to perform QR verification. China has strict policies; therefore, you need to verify your account from another WeChat account. It’s not necessary that the user needs to be your friend. Here is what you need to make sure to sign up on WeChat:
a. The international user must be 1 month old, whereas the China mainland user must be 6 months old on the WeChat application.
b. The user must not be blocked previously because of any reasons.
c. They must not have helped another friend for registering on the application for the past few months.
d. The WeChat Pay must be activated if the user is from mainland China.
- After this process, enter the verification code for completing the process. Check your messages as the code is sent via SMS.
How to create a WeChat account without a QR code
Who told you can’t have a WeChat account without a QR code? There are two ways you can opt for. You just need to be a little friend for the first way.
- If you don’t have anyone around you for a QR code, just go to any nearby restaurant and ask the manager to do it for you but of course, you will buy some food.
- The second option is to navigate on the WeChat website and select Register for a friend from the website. Once you do that you will not require to scan the QR code.
How to Create a WeChat Business Account?
Although WeChat is a social networking site/app, in the past few years it has been used for business and marketing purposes. Since China does not support other networking applications this is the best way the marketers can promote their business.
Although in other parts of the world, WeChat is just a social networking application, it is used for almost all purposes. You can even file a divorce through WeChat in China. Even the users can synchronize their other social media applications with WeChat for sharing their posts and statuses.
WeChat advertising, WeChat influencer marketing, mini-programs, and WeChat stores are four of the main options used by WeChat businesses. All these options are used by businesses in one way or another for promoting their business. Here is your guide for the WeChat business account. We have also presented a few tips that can be helpful.
- You cannot download WeChat from an app store or play store, you need to navigate to the WeChat Official Accounts Platform.
Click Register to get a business account. - Choose the account/subscription type for your business. There are two types of account subscription account and service account. Make sure to make the right decision as you cannot change it later.
a. Subscription Account: This is best for businesses that want to stick to WeChat for the primary promotion of their business. You will get the following features:
- Content is both searchable and shareable.
- You can only post 1 broadcast message per month.
- Also, only six articles can be published per month.
- No support for custom tools.
- Payments and push-notifications are not supported.
b. Service Account: The service accounts of WeChat allow the users to have been part of the WeChat store and mini programs. There is higher visibility as compared to the subscription account.
- Content cannot be searched by the user.
- You can only post 4 broadcast messages per month.
- Also, only six articles can be published per month.
- You can get access to custom tools of WeChat.
- The payments will be only supported for the accounts that are verified.
- You also get push notifications.
Now complete the form for basic information and wait for the account verification.
Now select the main location of your company. Ensure that you enter the location of your company and not your state location.
Enter the information related to your business in entity form. Here you need to add your business registration number and other sensitive details. This is a strict process, therefore, make sure you enter the correct information.
Complete your WeChat profile.
Even though your account will open now, you need to apply for verification.
For verification, you must submit Trademark Registration, Verification Letter, and various other documents that support the business authenticity.
Once completed, you can share your QR code with other people to join your business store on WeChat.
How to Create a WeChat account on Android?
Most of the users use WeChat on their Android phones. They do use it on PC, but they prefer to use it on their Android Phone. Although verification on WeChat can be tricky if you have everything you need with the right identity. Now we can dive into how you can use WeChat on Android:
- Download the WeChat app from the Google Play store
- Click Sign-up on the WeChat sign-up screen.
- Enter all your details including your name, password, region, and phone number.
- Once you enter these details and click next, you must enter the verification code sent to you on your phone number. If you have entered the right number, you will get the code.
- After entering the verification code, you are all set to message with your family and friends.
- If you have signed out from the application, you just need to add your username and password for using the application.
For your account verification, for the non-Chinese business entities, the cost is around $99 per year. Given the business opportunities in China, this is a very small fee to pay. However, you can opt-out for verification, but we suggest you opt for it.
How to Create a WeChat Account Without Phone Number?
People will tell you it’s impossible to get a WeChat account without a phone number. But we always have away, even if you want to register an account from inside or outside China, this method works 100 percent. Now just follow these steps and get to use WeChat asap:
- Assuming you have downloaded the application on your phone, click sign up.
- Now enter all the details including your name, region, phone number, and password.
- Click Enter and wait for the verification code.
- Enter the verification code, and you are ready to use WeChat.
- Now you can import the address book on WeChat if you want.
- Open QR code to get contacts on WeChat.
- Once done, click the phone-like icon, and click the option which is just three dots (…).
- Select unlink the mobile number and voila you have created a WeChat account without the phone number.
How to create a WeChat account using email
To create a WeChat Account from the email id, follow the steps below:
- Once you find the application click the download button.
- Click Sign-up to install the application on your phone. Click sign-up using email.
- Since WeChat is very strict about the registration process, you must make sure you are using an email id that belongs to you and has not been shared with others.
- Enter your name and a unique password to sign up for the application.
- Check the button stating, “I have read and accepted the terms and conditions mentioned above.”
- Now verify the security. Security is very strict on WeChat. Usually, you need to drag the button to fit the puzzle into its place. This security ensures that any bot is not trying to access the application.
- The process does not end here. You need to perform QR verification. China has strict policies; therefore, you need to verify your account from another WeChat account. It’s not necessary that the user needs to be your friend. Here is what you need to make sure to sign up on WeChat:
a. The international user must be 1 month old, whereas the China mainland user must be 6 months old on the WeChat application.
b. The user must not be blocked previously because of any reasons.
c. They must not have helped another friend for registering on the application for the past few months.
d. The WeChat Pay must be activated if the user is from mainland China.
- After this process, enter the verification code for completing the process. Check your messages as the code is sent to you at your registered email address.
How to create a new WeChat account using the same number
A WeChat account can not be created with the same number. However, you just need to roll out some tricks from under your sleeves or you just need to continue reading. Just need to be a little quick in your action to do so. Get two phones and from one phone register the WeChat account. Once you have followed all the steps unlink your number and shut down that phone.
Now from another phone (try keeping 2 days gap to do so) follow the same process. Just enter that you have lost the previous phone or any other similar reason. Once done now you can use WeChat from the same number. However, we suggest not to do so because it’s not safe to do, especially if you are from Mainland China.
Conclusion
Overall, WeChat is a secure app to use. Unlike WhatsApp, it does not store and use the data of the users. However, the only thing they demand in return is that the user must use authentic information for their account registration and use. Also, the user must give QR registration to people whom they trust. Chins are strict in policies and you must make sure you do not go against these policies.
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