LINE Sign Up & Download: Quick Start Guides

Want to sign up for LINE but don’t know where to start? If you plan to chat with friends, make free calls, or connect for business on LINE, setting up an account is easy.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the LINE registration process on mobile and PC (with or without a phone number) and share tips on logging in, setting up your profile, and enhancing your privacy settings.

How to Download LINE on PC/Mobile?

LINE is a social media app that originated in South Korea. To download it, you need an unrestricted Internet connection. Here’s how to do It.

• Visit the official website: https://line.me/en/, and download it after accessing the homepage.
• In addition to the official website, you can download LINE from the app store.
  • Mobile: Search for LINE in Google Play or Apple Store, download and install.
  • PC: Download the PC version of LINE from the Microsoft Store, or download the Mac version of Line from the Mac App Store.
• LINE Web: If you don’t want to download app, you can also use LINE web.
  • Using Google Chrome, go to the app store and search for the “LINE” plug-in.
  • Click “Add to Chrome” and “Add extension” in the pop-up dialog box.
  • After the installation is complete, click the puzzle icon in the upper right corner of Chrome, select the LINE plug-in you just installed, and you can enter the Line web version login page.

How to Sign Up for LINE?

Once you have downloaded LINE, follow these steps to register a LINE account.

Way 1: Use phone number to sign up for LINE

• Launch LINE and click “Sign Up”.
• Select your country from the list.
• Enter your phone number and agree to the terms and privacy policy.
• Verify your phone number.
  • SMS verification: You will receive a verification code via SMS. Enter the code in the app.
  • Call verification: If you do not receive a text message, select “Call me instead” to receive an automated call with the code.
• Set up your profile: After creating a new account, you can set your username, avatar, and nickname.
• Complete registration: Tap “Done” to complete your LINE account setup.

Way 2: Create a LINE account without a phone number

If you don’t want to register for LINE using your phone number, there are other ways. Starting November 15, 2023, LINE encourages users to register using email, Apple ID, or Google account.

1. Register for a LINE account using email

• Download and install the LINE app.
• Select the option to register using your email.
• Enter your email address and create a password.
• Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.

2. Use an Apple ID or Google account

• Open the LINE app and choose to register.
• Select “Continue with Apple” or “Continue with Google.”
• Sign in and follow the prompts to complete your profile setup.

3. Create an account on PC

If you prefer to use a computer, you can create a LINE account through the LINE desktop app.

• Install an Android emulator (such as BlueStacks) on your PC.
• Download the LINE app in the emulator.
• Follow the registration process and verify your account with email instead of phone number.

Tip: If you do not want to register LINE with your actual phone number, you can try a virtual number. Many virtual numbers websites where you can receive verification codes and complete the registration of a LINE account.

How to Log in to LINE?

Logging into LINE is simple, whether using a mobile device or a computer. Here’s how you can do it:

Log in LINE on Mobile (Android & iOS)

• Open the LINE app.
• Enter your registered phone number or email and tap “Next”.
• If you use a phone number, you’ll receive a verification code via SMS. Enter the code to complete the login.
• If using a Facebook login, make sure your LINE account is linked to Facebook, then log in using your credentials.
• If your device supports Face ID or Touch ID, you can enable it for quicker login.

Log in LINE on PC (Windows & Mac)

• Using Email & Password: Open LINE for PC. Enter your registered email and password, then click “Log in”.
• Using a Phone Number: Enter your phone number on LINE for PC. You’ll receive a verification code on your phone. Enter it to log in.
• Using QR Code: Open LINE on your phone. Go to Settings > QR Code Login. Scan the QR code displayed on your PC screen with your phone to log in.

Logging in on Web

• Visit LINE’s web login page.
• Enter your registered phone number or email and password.
• Follow any verification steps if required.

Multi-Device Login: To use LINE on multiple devices, enable “Allow Login” in Settings > Account > Login Permission on your mobile app.

Forgot Password? If you forget your password, tap “Forgot Password” on the login screen and follow the steps to reset it via your email or phone number.

Setting Up LINE Profile for Privacy Settings

Once you’ve log in to LINE, it’s time to set up your profile and adjust your privacy settings. This will keep your information safe while you chat with friends.

1. Profile settings

• Open the LINE app and go to Home.
• Tap your profile icon or display name at the top to set it up.
• You can change your profile picture, display name, and status message.
• Simply tap the field you want to edit and enter the new details.
• Choose a profile picture that represents you.
• To create or edit your LINE ID, go to Settings > Profile > LINE ID.

2. Privacy settings

• To protect your account, enable a passcode lock: Go to Settings > Privacy > Passcode lock and set a secure passcode.
• Prevent strangers from automatically adding you: Go to Settings > Friends and turn off Auto-add friends.
• Block unwanted friend requests: Go to Settings > Privacy and turn off the option to allow others to find you by your LINE ID.
• Enable message encryption (letter seal): Go to Settings > Privacy and enable letter seal. The feature is off by default, so be sure to enable it manually.
• To prevent other apps from accessing your LINE data: Go to Settings > Privacy and disable external app access.
• To reduce data collection: Go to Settings > Privacy and turn off location sharing and ad tracking.
• Regular updates help keep your account secure. Always use the latest version of LINE to prevent security threats.

In addition to the above steps, don’t forget to turn on LightningX VPN when using LINE, which can effectively protect your account security and personal information security, and effectively prevent strange links and malware by changing your IP address.

Read more: Top LINE VPN to Unlock LINE Features and Enhance Privacy

FAQs About LINE Sign Up

1. Is LINE free to use?

Yes, LINE is free to use for messaging, voice, and video calls. However, if you want to use some features such as stickers, themes, and LINE Out calls, you will need to pay.

2. Can I use LINE without a phone number?

Yes, you don’t need a phone number to use LINE. You can successfully create a LINE account using the Email, Apple ID, or Google Account options.