What you will learn in this lesson
- Create a free TradingView account, step by step
- Understand the sign-up options available (email, Google, Apple)
- Verify an account and set basic profile and appearance preferences
- Feel confident no payment information is required for the free tier
The previous lesson confirmed that TradingView’s free tier is genuinely enough to follow this course. With that settled, this lesson walks through the actual mechanics of getting a working account - a short, purely practical step before Module 2’s full interface tour begins.
Step 1: Choose a Sign-Up Method
On TradingView’s sign-up screen, you’ll typically find a choice between:
- Signing up with an email address and creating a new password
- Signing in with an existing Google account
- Signing in with an existing Apple account
Neither option is objectively “better” - using an existing Google or Apple account can save you from creating and remembering yet another password, while a dedicated email sign-up keeps the account fully independent of those other services. Pick whichever fits your own preference.
Step 2: Verify Your Email
If you sign up with an email address directly, TradingView will typically send a verification email to confirm the address is genuinely yours. Open that email and follow the verification link or code. This step matters for account recovery later and for receiving any account-related notifications - skipping it can leave your account in a partially set-up state.
Sign-Up Screen
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Choose method: Email / Google / Apple
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(If email) Verify inbox link
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Logged in - basic free account readyStep 3: Set Basic Profile and Appearance Preferences
Once signed in, a few small preferences are worth setting immediately, since you’ll be staring at this interface for the rest of the course:
- Theme - light or dark chart background, purely a personal comfort choice
- Language - the interface display language
- Display name - how you appear if you ever engage with TradingView’s community features
None of these choices are permanent - all can be revisited later from your account settings at any time.
No Payment Information Needed
It’s worth restating plainly: creating a free account and using the free tier at no point asks for a credit card, debit card, or any billing information. You would only ever be asked for payment details if you deliberately clicked through to purchase a paid plan - something covered conceptually in the previous lesson, and entirely unnecessary for this course.
Real-Life Example: A Five-Minute Setup
Consider a learner starting this course on a weekend afternoon. They open TradingView, choose to sign in with their existing Google account (skipping a new password entirely), land directly on the main chart page, switch the theme to dark because it’s easier on their eyes in a dim room, and are ready to move on to the next lesson - the entire process taking under five minutes, with no card details entered anywhere.
Analogy: Opening a Free Email Account
Creating a TradingView account feels a lot like signing up for a free email address years ago - a few basic details, a confirmation step, and you’re in. There’s no equivalent of a bank verifying your identity or a broker checking your KYC documents, because TradingView isn’t handling your money or your trades. It’s simply granting you access to a research and charting tool, which is a fundamentally lower-stakes thing to sign up for.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Expecting a KYC-style identity check. TradingView account creation is far simpler than opening a Demat or trading account - no identity documents are needed.
- Skipping email verification. This can leave account recovery and notifications in an incomplete state - worth finishing right away.
- Reusing a broker or banking password. Use a unique password for your TradingView account as good general security practice.
- Worrying that signing up will lead to unexpected charges. No payment details are collected unless you deliberately choose to buy a paid plan.
Practical Tips
- Pick whichever sign-up method (email, Google, or Apple) you’re least likely to lose access to later.
- Set your theme preference now - it’s a small thing, but you’ll notice it every single lesson from here on.
- Once verified and logged in, resist the urge to click every menu immediately - the next lesson gives you a structured tour of exactly where everything is.
Practical Exercise
- If you haven't already, create your own free TradingView account now, using whichever sign-up method (email or a Google/Apple sign-in) is most convenient for you.
- Once signed in, open your account settings and switch between light and dark chart themes. Pick whichever feels easier on your eyes - you'll be looking at charts a lot for the rest of this course.
Mini Quiz
1. What information does TradingView require to create a free account?
Creating a free TradingView account only requires basic sign-up details. No payment information is needed unless you actively choose to purchase a paid plan later.
2. Which of these is a valid way to sign up for TradingView?
TradingView typically supports email-based sign-up as well as signing in via existing Google or Apple accounts, letting you skip creating a brand-new password if you prefer.
3. Why might email verification be part of the sign-up process?
Verifying your email confirms you own the address tied to the account, which matters for account recovery, notifications, and basic account security.
4. What kind of settings can you typically adjust right after creating an account?
After signing up, basic profile and appearance preferences - like switching between light and dark themes, or setting a preferred language - are commonly available and easy to adjust.
5. Do you need to enter payment details to use TradingView's free tier?
The free tier doesn't require any payment information at sign-up. You'd only be asked for payment details if you deliberately chose to upgrade to a paid plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is creating a TradingView account free?
Yes. Creating a basic account and using the free tier costs nothing, and no payment information is required during sign-up unless you choose to purchase a paid plan afterward.
Can I sign up using my Google or Apple account instead of a new password?
Typically, yes - TradingView commonly supports signing in through an existing Google or Apple account, which can be more convenient than creating and remembering a brand-new password.
What if I don't receive the verification email?
Check your spam or promotions folder first, and confirm you typed your email address correctly during sign-up. If it still doesn't arrive, TradingView's own help resources typically offer a way to resend it.
Do I need a username, or can I use my real name?
This is largely a personal choice. Some traders prefer a username unrelated to their real identity, particularly if they plan to interact publicly in TradingView's community/ideas features later.
Can I change my display name or profile settings after signing up?
Generally yes - profile and appearance settings are typically editable at any time from your account settings, not locked in permanently at sign-up.
Is my Demat account or broker connected to my TradingView account automatically?
No. A TradingView account is entirely separate from your broker and Demat account. Any connection between the two (for example, for order execution) would need to be set up deliberately, and isn't part of basic account creation.
Should I use the same password as my broker account for TradingView?
No - it's a better security practice to use a unique password for each service you use, including TradingView, rather than reusing passwords across your broker, email, and other accounts.
Do I need to verify my identity (like KYC) to create a TradingView account?
No. Identity verification (KYC) is something your broker requires for trading and Demat accounts - TradingView, being a research and charting tool rather than a broker, doesn't require this for basic account creation.
Can I use TradingView without creating an account at all?
Basic chart viewing is often available without signing in, but creating a free account unlocks saving watchlists, layouts, and personal preferences - worth doing if you plan to use the platform regularly through this course.
What should I do right after creating my account?
Set your preferred light/dark theme and language if relevant, then move on to the next lesson, which tours the full interface so you know where everything actually is before touching any tools.
Key Takeaways
- Creating a free TradingView account requires only basic sign-up details - email, or a Google/Apple sign-in - no payment information.
- Email verification confirms account ownership and supports account recovery and notifications.
- Basic profile and appearance preferences, like light/dark theme, are easy to adjust right after sign-up and can be changed anytime later.
- A TradingView account is entirely separate from your broker and Demat account - no KYC or broker approval is needed to create one.
- No payment information is required unless you actively choose to purchase a paid plan later.
Conclusion
With a working, verified TradingView account now in place, the next lesson opens Module 2 with a full tour of the interface itself - the top bar, the toolbar, the chart area, and the watchlist panel - giving you a mental map of the screen before you start actively using any of it.