Creating a new Clash of Clans account takes about five minutes and requires either a Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID

Clash of Clans stores your progress through a linked account rather than a username and password. You pick one of three login methods — Supercell ID (made just for this game), Google Play (if you use Android), or Apple ID (if you use iPhone or iPad) — and link it to the game. Once linked, your village and progress stay with that account across any device you log into it on.

The process differs slightly depending on which platform you use and whether you already have one of these accounts. If you do not have a Google Play, Apple ID, or Supercell ID yet, you will need to create one first — that takes an extra few minutes but only happens once.

Key Takeaways

  • You must link Clash of Clans to either a Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID before your progress saves permanently.
  • If you do not have one of these accounts yet, create it before opening Clash of Clans for the first time.
  • Linking happens in the game settings under "More" and takes less than a minute once your account exists.
  • You can create multiple villages by linking different accounts to the same device, but each account must be separate.

Creating a Supercell ID to link to Clash of Clans

A Supercell ID is the simplest option because it exists only for Supercell games and requires no other account. Open Clash of Clans, tap the settings icon (gear symbol) in the bottom right, then tap "More". Scroll down and tap "Supercell ID". The game will show you a button to create a new Supercell ID.

Tap that button and enter an email address you control and a password you will remember. Supercell will send a confirmation email to that address — open it and click the link inside. Once confirmed, your Clash of Clans village is now linked to that Supercell ID. You can log into any device with that same email and password and see the same village.

Linking through Google Play on Android

If you play on Android, you can link directly to your Google Play account instead of creating a Supercell ID. Open Clash of Clans, tap settings, tap "More", then tap "Google Play Games". A popup will ask you to sign in with your Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you must create one first at accounts.google.com.

Once you sign in, Google Play will ask for permission to connect to Clash of Clans. Tap "Allow" and the link is complete. Your village is now saved to that Google account. If you reinstall the game or log in on another Android device with the same Google account, you will see the same village.

Linking through Apple ID on iPhone or iPad

On iPhone or iPad, you can link to your Apple ID. Open Clash of Clans, tap settings, tap "More", then tap "Game Center". You will be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. If you do not have one, you must create it at appleid.apple.com before linking.

Once you sign in, Game Center will connect to Clash of Clans. Your village is now linked to that Apple ID. If you play on another iPhone or iPad and sign in with the same Apple ID, you will see the same village. Note that Game Center is Apple's system for game accounts — it is not the same as iCloud.

Creating multiple villages on the same device

To create a second village on the same phone or tablet, you need a second account to link to. Create a second Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID — whichever method you prefer. Then open Clash of Clans and tap settings, tap "More", and tap the account type you just created. Sign out of your current account and sign into the new one.

The game will start you at Town Hall 1 with a fresh village. Both villages exist on the same device, but you switch between them by logging out and logging back in with different accounts. This is the only way to have two separate villages — the game does not allow multiple villages under a single account.

What happens if you do not link your account

If you play Clash of Clans without linking to any account, your progress is stored only on that device. If you uninstall the game, switch phones, or clear your device storage, your village disappears permanently. Supercell cannot recover it because it was never saved to an account they control.

Linking takes less than a minute and protects everything you build. Even if you do not plan to play on multiple devices, linking is worth doing on day one so you do not lose progress later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change which account my village is linked to?

No. Once you link a village to a Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID, that link cannot be changed. If you want to use a different account, you must start a new village and link it to the new account instead. Your old village stays linked to the original account.

What if I forget my Supercell ID password?

Go to supercell.helpshift.com and tap "Forgot your password". Enter the email address you used to create the ID and Supercell will send a reset link to that email. Click the link and create a new password. You can then log back into Clash of Clans with the new password.

Can I link the same account to multiple devices?

Yes. Once you link your village to a Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID, you can sign into that account on any other device and see the same village. Your progress syncs across all devices automatically.

Do I need to pay money to create an account?

No. Creating a Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID is free. Clash of Clans itself is free to download and play. The game offers in-app purchases for gems and other items, but those are optional.