Creating a new Clash of Clans account on your device

To start a new Clash of Clans game, open the app on your phone or tablet and tap the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Select "Settings," then scroll down and tap "Sign Out" or "Disconnect" — the exact wording depends on whether you're on iOS or Android. Once you've signed out, close the app completely and reopen it. The game will prompt you to create a new village, which starts you with a fresh account.

The game does not require you to create a username or password at this stage. Clash of Clans generates a unique village automatically when you start. You can customize your village name after the tutorial, but this is optional and can be changed later without affecting your account.

If you want to keep your old account safe while testing a new one, do not sign out. Instead, create a second profile on your device (Android) or use Game Center/iCloud (iOS) with a different account. This way both villages stay separate and you can switch between them without losing progress.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign out of your current account through Settings, then reopen the app to start a new village.
  • A new account is created automatically — you do not need to enter an email or username unless you want to link it later.
  • You can change your village name anytime after the tutorial without affecting your account.
  • To keep both an old and new account on the same device, create a separate device profile (Android) or use a different Game Center account (iOS).
  • Linking your account to Supercell ID, Game Center, or Google Play protects your progress if you lose your device or reinstall the game.

Linking your account to protect your progress

Once your new village is created, you should link it to an account that survives if you uninstall the game or switch devices. Open Settings in Clash of Clans, tap "Accounts," and choose one of three options: Supercell ID (works on any device), Game Center (iOS only), or Google Play (Android only).

Supercell ID is the most flexible choice because you can use it on both iPhone and Android devices. To set it up, tap "Create New Supercell ID," enter an email address and password, and confirm. Game Center and Google Play link automatically if you are already signed into those accounts on your device, but they only work within their own ecosystem — Game Center accounts cannot move to Android, and Google Play accounts cannot move to iOS.

Linking takes less than a minute and does not interrupt your game. Your village name, buildings, troops, and progress all stay exactly as they are. If you lose your phone or reinstall the app, you can sign back in with the same account and your village will be there.

What happens during the tutorial and after

When you first open a new account, Clash of Clans walks you through a short tutorial that teaches you how to build structures, train troops, and attack other villages. You can skip most of this by tapping the X button in the corner of each instruction, but the tutorial does give you free resources to start with, so completing it is worth the few minutes it takes.

After the tutorial ends, your village is fully playable. You can join a clan immediately, attack other players, and start upgrading buildings. There is no waiting period or level requirement to begin — you start at Town Hall 1 with basic defenses and can progress at your own pace.

Your new account begins in a protection period that lasts a few days, during which other players cannot attack you. This gives you time to build your first defenses and learn the game without losing resources immediately. Once the protection expires, your village is open to attacks like any other.

Switching between multiple accounts on the same device

If you have linked both your old and new accounts to different Supercell IDs, you can switch between them without signing out. Open Settings, tap "Accounts," and select "Switch Account." A list of all linked accounts appears — tap the one you want to play. The app closes and reopens with that village loaded.

Switching takes about 10 seconds and all your progress on both accounts is saved. You can do this as many times as you want without losing anything. If you have not linked your accounts yet, you will need to sign out and back in, which takes longer and risks losing an unlinked village if something goes wrong.

On Android, you can also create separate user profiles on your device, each with its own Google Play account. This lets you run two completely independent Clash of Clans installations side by side. On iOS, you are limited to one installation per device, so switching accounts through Supercell ID is your only option for managing multiple villages.

Recovering an old account if you signed out by mistake

If you signed out of an old account and started a new one, you can still get the old one back if it was linked to Supercell ID, Game Center, or Google Play. Open Settings, tap "Accounts," and select "Sign In." Choose the service your old account was linked to and enter your credentials. Your old village will load, and your new one will be saved separately under a different linked account.

If your old account was never linked to anything, recovery is much harder. Supercell support can sometimes restore an unlinked account if you remember details like your village name, when you created it, and what troops or buildings you had. Contact them through the Settings menu under "Help and Support," but be aware that recovery without a linked account can take weeks and is not always possible.

To avoid this problem in the future, link every account you create as soon as the tutorial ends. It takes one minute and saves you from losing months of progress if you accidentally sign out or lose your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an email to create a Clash of Clans account?

No. A new account is created automatically when you open the app. You only need an email if you want to link your account to Supercell ID for protection. Game Center and Google Play link automatically without entering an email separately.

Can I have two Clash of Clans villages on one phone?

Yes, if you link them to different accounts. Use Supercell ID for both, or use Game Center and Google Play if you are on iOS and Android respectively. You can then switch between villages through the Accounts menu without signing out.

What if I delete the Clash of Clans app and reinstall it?

If your account is linked to Supercell ID, Game Center, or Google Play, sign back in and your village loads exactly as you left it. If it was never linked, your village is lost and cannot be recovered. Always link your account before uninstalling.

Can I change my village name after I create it?

Yes. Tap your village name at the top of the screen, then tap the pencil icon to edit it. You can change it as many times as you want, and it does not affect your account or progress.

Is there a way to start over without losing my old village?

Yes. Link your old village to Supercell ID, then sign out and create a new account. Once the new village is created, link it to a different Supercell ID. You can now switch between both villages anytime through the Accounts menu.