There are many reasons that someone might want to create another account. They might want one for themselves or to create an account for a friend. Many people don't like the idea of waiting days to get an account and the entire process makes steemit look bad. With the verification needed to get a free account from Steemit getting a second account while possible is complicated.
But there is an extremely simple option that allows you to create an account in a matter of maybe a minute.
SteemConnect Account Creation
I just created an account (@minnowbuilder) using SteemConnect (https://v2.steemconnect.com/accounts/create) and it took me less then a minute to do and that included taking a few screen shots. The "fee" was 3 steem and that amount becomes steempower for the new account...so while it's gone from my account it's still usable by the new account.
Wanted to share the couple steps you need to do to create an account.
Make sure the account name is available.
Personally I find it easier to go direct to https://signup.steemit.com/ and click on "Sign Up For Free"
Enter the name you are wanting and see if it's available
First things first on this screen save your password.
Then take the name you found and go to https://v2.steemconnect.com/accounts/create and enter the name you found that is available and enter 3 Steem in the section that says Steem.
| Make sure you save the password to your new account!! |
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Wait, did you save your password? Ok your sure right? Then Click Continue.
- When you click continue you will be asked to log into steemconnect to pay for the 3 steem and a couple seconds later your account is active. Sure hope you saved your password.
Now you know
So now that you know how easy it is to set up a new account using https://v2.steemconnect.com/accounts/create what might you need a second account for? or what friend or family member are you going to onboard to steemit?
Hope that helps someone out and @practicalthought hope this helps answer those questions you had. If not tell me what I am missing and I'll add it to the post.