How to Create a New Account on Clash Royale

Clash Royale is a real-time strategy card game developed by Supercell, available on both iOS and Android. If you're setting up for the first time — or want a fresh start separate from an existing account — the process involves a few layers worth understanding before you dive in.

What "Creating an Account" Actually Means in Clash Royale

Unlike many games that use a traditional email/password registration, Clash Royale ties your game progress to a Supercell ID or a platform-level account (Google Play on Android, Game Center on iOS). This distinction matters because your account isn't just a username — it's linked to a save system that determines how your progress is stored and recovered.

When you first install the game and launch it, Clash Royale automatically creates a guest profile stored locally on your device. That guest profile becomes a permanent, transferable account once you connect it to a Supercell ID.

Step-by-Step: Creating a New Clash Royale Account

1. Download and Launch the Game

Install Clash Royale from the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS). Open the game and complete the initial tutorial. This creates your local guest profile.

2. Connect to a Supercell ID

This is the critical step that turns a temporary local save into a real, recoverable account.

• Tap your profile name in the top-left corner of the main screen
• Select Settings (the gear icon)
• Tap Supercell ID
• Enter an email address you own and have access to
• Supercell will send a 6-digit verification code to that email
• Enter the code in-game to confirm

Once verified, your account is now linked to that email. You can log into this same account on any device.

3. Choose a Player Name

During setup (or shortly after the tutorial), you'll be prompted to choose a player name. Your first name change is free. Subsequent changes cost in-game gems, so choose thoughtfully.

Creating a Second or Separate Account 🎮

Many players want a second account — whether for testing strategies, playing with family members, or starting fresh. Here's how that works depending on your platform:

On Android

Android allows multiple Google accounts on one device. You can:

• Add a second Google account in your device's Settings → Accounts
• Switch to that account before opening Clash Royale
• The game will treat it as a new install with no progress

Alternatively, some Android devices support dual app or clone app features (common on Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO devices), which let you run two instances of the same app simultaneously under separate accounts.

On iOS

iOS doesn't support multiple Game Center accounts as easily. The most reliable method is:

• Creating a new Supercell ID using a different email address
• Logging out of your current Supercell ID in Settings and logging into the new one

Keep in mind: logging out of a Supercell ID on iOS without having properly linked and saved your original account first can result in permanent progress loss.

Key Variables That Affect Your Setup

Not every account creation experience is identical. Several factors shape how this works for you:

What Can Go Wrong — and How to Avoid It

Guest accounts are fragile. If you uninstall the game, lose your device, or do a factory reset before linking to a Supercell ID, your progress is gone with no recovery option.

Email access matters. Since Supercell ID verification happens through email codes (not stored passwords), always use an email address you actively control. Losing access to that email can complicate account recovery.

One Supercell ID per active session. You can have multiple Supercell IDs (using different emails), but you can only be logged into one at a time per game install. Switching between them requires logging out and back in.

Understanding the Supercell ID vs Platform Account Difference

It's worth being clear on this:

• Supercell ID = Supercell's own cross-platform save system, tied to an email. Works on both iOS and Android. Recommended for all players.
• Google Play Games = Android's platform-level account linking. Older versions of Clash Royale leaned heavily on this; current versions prioritize Supercell ID.
• Apple Game Center = iOS equivalent. Still functional, but Supercell ID is now the primary recommended method. ✅

Using Supercell ID is the most portable option — it lets you move your account between Android and iOS devices without friction.

The Part That Depends on Your Situation

The mechanics of account creation are consistent across the board. What varies significantly is why you're creating a new account and what device environment you're working in.

Someone setting up their very first account on a single device has a straightforward path. Someone trying to run two accounts on one phone, or transfer progress from an old device, or create a family-shared account — each of those scenarios involves trade-offs around device compatibility, OS-level account switching, and how Supercell ID sessions are managed.

The technical steps above will get you into the game. Whether the setup you have in mind actually fits your device, your household, or your play style is a different question — one that depends on details specific to your situation.