What "Join" Means Here
Joining Everyday Tech means creating a free account so you can save articles, bookmark comparisons, and get personalized recommendations based on what you read. You do not need an account to read any of our guides — everything is free and open to everyone. An account simply lets you organize the content in a way that works for you.
The process takes about two minutes. You can sign up with an email address, a Google account, or an Apple ID. Once you are in, you can start saving articles immediately.
Key Takeaways
- You can read all Everyday Tech guides without an account, but creating one lets you save articles and track comparisons you care about.
- Sign up with your email, Google account, or Apple ID — no credit card required.
- After you create an account, you can bookmark articles from any guide by clicking the save button at the top of the page.
- Your saved articles appear in a personal library you can access from any device where you are logged in.
- You can change your account settings or delete your account at any time from the settings page.
How to Sign Up With Email
Go to the Everyday Tech homepage and look for the "Join" button in the top right corner. Click it, then select "Sign up with email." Enter your email address and create a password — your password should be at least eight characters and include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
You will receive a confirmation email at the address you provided. Click the link in that email to verify your account. Once you do, you are logged in and ready to start saving articles.
If you do not see the confirmation email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder. If it is not there, go back to the sign-up page and select "Resend confirmation email" — you can do this as many times as you need.
Signing Up With Google or Apple
If you already have a Google or Apple account, you can use it to sign up for Everyday Tech without creating a new password. Click "Join" on the homepage, then select either "Continue with Google" or "Continue with Apple."
You will be taken to Google or Apple's login page. Sign in with your existing credentials, then you will see a screen asking you to confirm that Everyday Tech can access your name and email address. Click "Allow" or "Confirm," and your account will be created automatically. You will be logged in right away.
Using Google or Apple to sign up is faster and means you have one fewer password to remember. You can switch to a different sign-in method later from your account settings if you change your mind.
What You Can Do Once You Are Logged In
After you create an account, a save button appears at the top of every article. Click it to add that guide to your personal library. You can organize saved articles into folders — for example, you might create a folder called "Phones I Am Considering" or "Smart Home Devices." Folders help you group related articles so you can find them later.
Your library is private and visible only to you. You can view it from any device where you are logged into your Everyday Tech account. If you save an article on your phone, you can open it on your laptop later and see it in the same folder.
You can also set your notification preferences from the account settings page. Choose whether you want to receive emails about new guides in categories you follow, or turn notifications off entirely.
Logging In on Different Devices
Once you have created an account, you can log in on any device — phone, tablet, or computer. Click "Log in" in the top right corner of the homepage, enter your email and password (or use your Google or Apple account), and you will see your saved articles and folders.
If you signed up with Google or Apple, you can log in the same way on any device. You do not need to remember a separate password. If you signed up with email, your password works on every device.
If you forget your password, click "Forgot password?" on the login page. Enter your email address, and we will send you a link to reset it. That link expires after one hour, so check your email right away.
Managing Your Account Settings
Click your profile icon or name in the top right corner and select "Settings" to change your account information. From there, you can update your email address, change your password, manage notification preferences, or download a copy of your saved articles and reading history.
If you want to delete your account, scroll to the bottom of the settings page and click "Delete account." This will remove all your saved articles, folders, and reading history. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone, so make sure this is what you want before you confirm.
Troubleshooting Common Sign-Up Problems
If you see a message that your email is already registered, it means an account with that address already exists. Click "Log in" instead, or use "Forgot password?" to reset your password if you do not remember it.
If you are having trouble with Google or Apple sign-in, make sure you are using the same account you used the first time you signed up. If you used a different Google account or Apple ID, the system will create a new account instead of logging you into the existing one. You can link multiple sign-in methods to the same account from your settings page.
If you are still stuck, check that your browser is up to date and that you have cookies enabled. Clear your browser cache and try again. If the problem continues, contact our support team with a description of what happened and the email address you are trying to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to create an account to read articles?
No. Every guide on Everyday Tech is free and open to anyone, whether you have an account or not. An account is only useful if you want to save articles, organize them into folders, or get recommendations based on what you have read.
Is there a cost to join?
No. Creating an account is completely free, and there are no hidden fees or charges. You will never be asked for a credit card or payment information.
Can I use the same account on my phone and computer?
Yes. Log in with the same email address and password (or Google or Apple account) on any device, and you will see all your saved articles and folders on each one. Your library syncs automatically across devices.
What happens to my saved articles if I delete my account?
Deleting your account removes all your saved articles, folders, and reading history permanently. This cannot be undone. If you think you might want to come back later, consider just logging out instead of deleting the account.
Can I change my email address after I sign up?
Yes. Go to your account settings, click "Change email address," enter your new email, and confirm the change. We will send a verification link to your new address. Click it to complete the update.