How to create a Mi Account on Xiaomi: full instructions with error solutions

Creating a Mi Account is a must for owners of Xiaomi, Redmi or other equipment POCO. Without it, you can't use branded services like Mi Cloud storage, finding a lost device, syncing notes or firmware updates, but the sign-up process often raises questions about why it doesn't come. SMS, How to confirm email, or what to do if the system requires a link to an old phone.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to create a Mi Account in 2026, including registering via phone, computer, and even without a number (using mail). Separately, we will focus on typical errors - for example, when the system says "This account is already linked to another device" or blocks the login due to suspicious activity. If you buy a used Xiaomi smartphone or restore access after a reset, here you will find solutions for your case.

Why you need a Mi Account in Xiaomi

Many users try to skip registration without realizing which features are becoming unavailable, and here are the key limitations without a Mi Account:

• 🔒 Locking the device after reset (activation lock Mi Account Lock). Without a tied account, it will be impossible to unlock the phone.
• ☁️ No backups in Mi Cloud: contacts, photos, SMS and application settings are not synchronized.
• 📱 Inability to use branded services: Mi Fit (for smart watches), Mi Home (smart home), Mi Video with exclusive content.
• 🔄 Update issues: Some firmware (especially for Chinese versions of Xiaomi) require authorization to download.

Without an account, you will not be able to:

• 🛒 Buy themes and stickers at Mi Theme Store.
• 🎮 Use Game Turbo to Save Progress in the Cloud.
• 📍 Tracking your lost phone through Find Device.

Even if you don't plan on using the cloud, it will take 2-3 minutes to sign up, but it will save you from problems in the future, for example, if you sell a phone, the new owner will be able to reset it without your help.

Methods of registration of Mi Account

You can start an account in three main ways: through a mobile application on a Xiaomi smartphone, via a website on your computer or even without a phone number (by mail only).

If you register an account on a used phone, be sure to delete the old Mi Account of the previous owner through Settings. → Mi Account. → Otherwise, the device may lock after reset.

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If you buy a Xiaomi smartphone with your hands, ask the seller to delete your Mi Account with you.

Step-by-step: registration via phone

The easiest way is to create an account directly on your smartphone.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll up and select Mi Account (or Accounts) → Add an account → Mi on new versions MIUI).
3. Click Create an Account.
4. Select a country (Russia or Other if your region is not listed).
5. Enter the phone number (without). +7) or email (if you register without SIM-map).
6. Create a password (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters).
7. Confirm registration through SMS-code (will arrive within 1-2 minutes) or link to the mail.
8. Fill out the profile: enter the name (possibly fictional) and date of birth (important for the account recovery).

After that, your account will be automatically linked to your phone. To check this, go to Settings. → Mi Account – your mail or number should be displayed there.

If you see a message saying, "This device is linked to another account," the previous owner hasn't logged out of his profile.

⚠️ Warning: Do not reset your account before you delete your old account! This will result in your phone being locked (Mi Account Lock). → Mi Account. → Get out.

Registration via computer (website)

If you do not have access to the phone or have errors with SMS, You can create an account through the official website account.xiaomi.com. This method is also suitable for registering without a phone number (only by mail).

Instructions:

1. Go to the site and select Create an account.
2. Please indicate the country (e.g. Russia or Global).
3. Enter an email (preferably Gmail or Yandex) or phone number.
4. Create a password and confirm it.
5. If you register by mail, check the inbox, you should get a confirmation link. SMS.
6. Fill out the profile (name, date of birth).

After registration, log in to your account on your phone through Settings → Mi Account. → Enter using the same data.

If you are registering for a Chinese version of a smartphone (e.g. Xiaomi) 13 Pro for the domestic market, select China region and use Chinese phone number or mail to @qq.com. Otherwise, there may be problems with entry.

Registration without phone number (only by mail)

Not everyone has access to SIM-You can only register by email, but some people don't want to link the number to your account, so you can only register by email, but with some restrictions:

• 📧 You will not be able to use Find Device (Look for lost phone).
• 🔐 Recovery will be more difficult – only through mail.
• 🌍 Some regional services (e.g. Mi Pay) may not be available.

How to register by mail:

1. On account.xiaomi.com, select Create an Account.
2. Instead of a phone number, specify an email (for example, your address).@gmail.com).
3. Create a password and confirm it.
4. Click on the link from the email that will come to the specified mail (check the Spam folder).
5. Fill out the profile and save the data.

Then log in to your phone account using your email and password. If the system still requires a number, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone and repeat the login.
• 🌐 Use it. VPN (e.g. ProtonVPN) with the U.S. or Germany region.
• 📱 Update MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

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Registration by mail is suitable for temporary use or if you do not have a SIM-For full functionality (e.g., device search), it is better to link the number later.

Typical errors in registration and their solutions

Even with the right actions, users often encounter errors, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If you see a message saying, "This device is locked. Enter the password for your Mi Account," it means that the phone is tied to someone else's account after the reset.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to guess the password - after 5 failed attempts, the device will lock for 24 hours.The only legal ways to unlock: contact the previous owner or provide a check for the purchase to the Xiaomi service center.

For Chinese versions of smartphones (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro et al.) may require a Chinese phone number to register. If not, use it:

• 📞 Virtual number (services such as SMS-Activate or SMS-Activate) 5sim).
• 📧 Postal registration (but some functions will be limited).
• 🔧 Firmware for the global version MIUI (requires unlocking the loader).

How to Restore Access to Mi Account

If you have forgotten your password or lost access to your email/phone, you can restore your account in several ways, the main thing is to remember the email or number associated with your account, as well as the date of birth indicated during registration.

Instructions for remediation:

1. Go to the login page and click Forgot your password.
2. Enter the email or phone attached to your account.
3. Choose a Recovery Method: 📧 By mail - a link will come to reset the password. 📞 Po Po Po SMS — password-changer. 🔐 By backup email (if it was listed).

Create a new password and save it in a safe place (e.g. Google Password Manager).

If you don’t remember a linked email or number, try:

• 🔍 Check the history of emails in your inbox when you ask for “Xiaomi” or “Mi Account».
• 📱 Check the saved accounts in Settings → Memory and backup copies → Accounts.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi with a photo of the check to buy the device.

If the account has been deleted (for example, due to inactivity for more than 6 months), it is impossible to restore it.

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Always link backup email and phone number to your account, which will make it easier to restore access if your primary email is hacked or deleted.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Account