How to Create a Tumblr Account

Last Updated: April 16, 2025

Tumblr is a unique online experience, mixing social networking and blogging in a single website. With its easy-to-use platform and huge variety of posts that can be made, anyone can use and enjoy Tumblr!

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Enter your email address, choose a password , and select a unique URL. Use a legitimate email address, as you will need it if you forget your password and to receive notifications and messages from other users. As for your username, choose something you like, since it will be part of your URL and visible by all. But don't worry--if you change your mind about your Tumblr handle, you can change it at any time under your blog settings.

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What can cause me to be unable to sign up?

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You will need to be over the age of 13 and have a valid email address to sign up.

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What do I do if I am taken to a blank screen that says "choose 5" after passing the "are you a robot" captcha?

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Close Tumblr completely, then reopen it again.

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Can I have more than one account?

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You can, but you'll need to have a separate email address for each blog. You can manage different blogs in the same account, though.

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