{"id":3305,"date":"2025-10-11T15:33:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T10:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?page_id=3305"},"modified":"2025-10-12T11:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T06:11:40","slug":"how-to-create-a-wordpress-org-account","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/how-to-create-a-wordpress-org-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create A WordPress.org Account"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Planning to attend\u00a0<strong>WordCamp Surat 2025<\/strong>\u00a0and just found out you need a WordPress.org profile to book your ticket? Don\u2019t stress\u2014we\u2019re here to make it simple. In this post, we\u2019ll guide you through the process of creating your WordPress.org account, one easy step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re contributing code, translating themes, supporting users, attending or speaking at WordCamp, your WordPress.org account is your passport to the open-source ecosystem. Here\u2019s how to set it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do You Need a WordPress.org Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a WordPress.org account, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the Make WordPress contributor teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for events like WordCamp Surat and other WordCamp or WordPress related events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post on WordPress support forums and leave plugin\/theme reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn contributor badges for your contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with others via the Make WordPress Slack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your activity and contributions publicly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Registration Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/register<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-1.webp\" alt=\"WordPress-org-1\" class=\"wp-image-3311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-1-300x255.webp 300w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-1-768x652.webp 768w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-1-354x300.webp 354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll see a simple form asking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Username<\/strong>&nbsp;(publicly visible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email&nbsp;<\/strong>(used for verification)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Choose a username that reflects your identity or contribution style\u2014it\u2019ll appear on your profile, forums, and badges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you enter your username and email, select the relevant options and click the&nbsp;<strong>Create Account<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you\u2019ll be asked to confirm your email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-2.webp\" alt=\"WordPress-org-2\" class=\"wp-image-3312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-2-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-2-768x455.webp 768w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-2-500x296.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confirm Your Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your email inbox for a verification link. Click it to activate your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-3.webp\" alt=\"WordPress-org-3\" class=\"wp-image-3313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-3-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-3-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-3-500x262.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Once you click the link in the email, you\u2019ll be taken to a page where you can set up your WordPress.org account password and other details such as your website, location, occupation and interests.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-4.webp\" alt=\"WordPress-org-4\" class=\"wp-image-3314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-4.webp 1024w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-4-300x238.webp 300w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-4-768x609.webp 768w, https:\/\/surat.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/10\/WordPress-org-4-378x300.webp 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, click on Create Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Log In and Complete Your Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your account is created, you can log in at WordPress.org with your username and password. Then you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a display name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a short bio about your interests or contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link your website or social media accounts to your WordPress.org profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To set your account picture, you need to sign in with same email on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gravatar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravatar<\/a>. Once you set your account picture on Gravatar, it will be automatically shown with your WordPress account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your WordPress.org profile URL will look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/&lt;yourusername&gt;\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/sajidansari65\/\">https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/sajidansari65\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Contribution Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/make.wordpress.org<\/a>&nbsp;to find teams like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core (development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes &amp; Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polyglots (translations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each team has onboarding guides and Slack channels to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your journey into the heart of WordPress starts with a single account\u2014unlock it now and step into the vibrant world of open-source contribution!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to attend\u00a0WordCamp Surat 2025\u00a0and just found out you need a WordPress.org profile to book your ticket? 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