How to register a Xiaomi account (Mi Account) – full instructions with bypassing locks

Registration of Xiaomi account is a mandatory step for owners of Redmi smartphones, POCO, Mi and other brand technologies. Without Mi Account, you won't be able to use branded services: Mi Cloud cloud storage, Find Device search, data synchronization, and even firmware updates. Moreover, some features (such as unlocking the bootloader) require an account that is tied for more than 7 days.

In this article, we will analyze all the ways of registration: from standard creation through the application to bypassing regional restrictions (relevant for users from Russia and Belarus after the blocking of 2022-2026). You will also learn how to link a phone number, restore access and avoid common errors when creating an account. Instructions are universal for all Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 13 Pro.+, POCO F6 Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Why you need a Mi Account and what will happen without it?

Many users neglect to sign up as optional, but without Mi Account, you lose key features:

• 🔒 Locking the device when stolen through Find Device (similar to Apple’s Find iPhone).
• ☁️ Cloud storage for backups (5GB free).Without an account, backups are only created locally.
• 📱 Synchronization of contacts, notes, call history and SMS between Xiaomi devices.
• 🔄 Air firmware updates (OTA). Some versions MIUI require authorization for downloading.
• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader (required for custom firmware installation such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

Without an account, you will not be able to:

• 🎮 Use Mi Game Turbo to optimize your games.
• 📊 View health statistics in Mi Fitness (if you have a Xiaomi Watch or fitness bracelet).
• 💳 Pay for purchases via Mi Pay (in supported regions).

⚠️ Note: If you bought a used Xiaomi smartphone with a tied someone else's account, you can not reset it without a password! The only way out is to contact the previous owner or use the official unlock service (paid).

How to register Mi Account in 2026

There are several ways to create a Xiaomi account, depending on your region, device model and current restrictions (e.g. locks for users from Russia).

The most reliable way is to register through the official app on your smartphone, but if you have Chinese firmware or your device is not activated, you may need to bypass the locks (discussed below).

💡

To unlock the bootloader, the account must be older than 7 days. Sign up in advance if you plan to install custom firmware!

Step-by-step: registration via smartphone

This method is suitable for most users. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid errors:

1. Open the settings on your Xiaomi smartphone.
2. Scroll up and tap on the line “Akkaunt Xiaomi” (or Mi Account on global firmware).
3. Click on “Create an Account” (or Sign Up).
4. Select country/region. For users from Russia/RB, we recommend that you specify Kazakhstan or Armenia (bypassing locks).
5. Enter a valid email or phone number. Select the country code for the number (+7 for Russia, +375 for Belarus).
6. Create a password (minimum 8 characters, with capital letters and numbers).
7. Confirm registration via SMS or mail.
8. Fill in the profile (name, date of birth – you can skip).

Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data)

Use a valid email (not temporary)

If you register by number, check the balance for SMS

Shut down. VPN (unless necessary to bypass the locks)-->

After successful registration, the system will offer to enable data synchronization, we recommend activating the following options:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud – for backup copies.
• 📱 Synchronization of contacts.
• 📍 Find Device – to search for a device when lost.

⚠️ If you see an error when registering, "This service is not available in your region", then your IP-The address is locked. VPN servers in Kazakhstan, Turkey or India (for more information in the section on bypassing locks).

Registration via account.xiaomi.com

If you don't have a Xiaomi smartphone or you have problems registering through the app, you can create an account on the official website. This method is universal and works even on a PC:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com (open in Chrome or Firefox).
2. Click on “Sign Up” (register).
3. Select the method of registration: by email or phone number.
4. Fill out the form: 📧 For email: enter the address and come up with a password. 📞 For telephone: enter the country code and number (for example, +7 9XX XXX XX XX).

Confirm registration through SMS code-letter.

Fill out the profile (name, date of birth – optional).

After registering on the site, you will need to link your account to a smartphone.

1. Open the → Mi Account settings on your phone.
2. Click “Login” and enter the account details created.
3. Confirm the entry via SMS or email.

💡

If you see a captcha in Chinese when registering on the site, use a browser-based translator (for example, built-in Chrome).

Bypassing regional locks (for Russia, Belarus, Ukraine)

From 2022, users from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine face restrictions when registering Mi Account. IP-There are two ways to solve the problem: "Service unavailable in your region:

Method 1: Use of the VPN

The most reliable method is to connect to VPN servers in the authorized regions:

• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Almaty, Nur-Sultan).
• 🇹🇷 Turkey (Istanbul).
• 🇮🇳 India (Mumbai, Delhi).
• 🇦🇲 Armenia (Yerevan).

Instructions:

1. Install. VPN-Application (e.g. ProtonVPN, Warp or NordVPN).
2. Connect to a server in one of these regions.
3. Start registering for Mi Account (via the app or website).
4. After successful registration VPN You can turn off the account and it will remain a working one.

Method 2: Change the region in the settings of the smartphone

If VPN Does not help or you do not want to use it, try changing the region right in the device settings:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Region.
2. Choose Kazakhstan or Turkey.
3. Reboot your smartphone.
4. Try to re-register your account.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Chinese firmware (China) ROM), The change in region may not work, and in that case, the only way out is to run firmware on a global version. ROM) use VPN.

Linking the phone number and restoring access

Linking your phone number to your Mi Account makes it easier to restore access if you forget your password, and it's also an additional security against hacking, to link the number to:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account → Account security.
2. Click on the “Phone Number” (or “Phone Number”).
3. Enter your number with the country code (for example, +7 9XX XXX XX XX).
4. Confirm through SMS-code.

If you have forgotten the password from Mi Account, you can restore access as follows:

1. On the account login screen, click “Forgot your password?”
2. Choose the recovery method: by email or phone number.
3. Enter the confirmation code from SMS letter.
4. Create a new password.

If you haven't linked a number or email, you can't restore your account, so you'll have to create a new one, but all the data (backups, synchronized contacts) will be lost.

💡

Keep your backup code in a safe place, which will help you log in if you lose access to your email and phone number.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When registering for Mi Account, users often encounter errors, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:

If you see a "Device is locked" error when you try to log in, it means that the smartphone is tied to another account.

• 🔑 Contact the previous owner and ask to untie the device.
• 💰 Contact the official Xiaomi service for unlocking (paid, ~30–50$).
• 🛠️ Reflash the smartphone on custom firmware (requires unlocking the bootloader).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions