Go to home page on https://steemit.com/.
At the top right of the screen, you'll see colored in black the Sign Up button. Press it.
This will bring you to a screen with two options:
- sign up for free - 1-2 weeks queue for approval
- pay to sign up - instant registration
If you wish to remain anonymous, you must choose the paid registration.
If you choose:
Pay to sign up
A pop-up window shows up with three options. These are three different ways to pay your fee.
The first two will take you to specialized crypto exchange sites.
To be able to buy Steem, you must first own another cryptocurrency. (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
The third option allows an existing account to pay the fee, i.e. if your friend already has an account and a desire, he could pay for you.
Let's assume you choose the first options to pay trough the site of BlockTrades.
A new page opens on the BlockTrades site. In the first field you must write your username.
After choosing a username, we go to the next window.
There is your password in a blue rectangle. You must copy it by the mark next to it and put it in the box below it.
Your Steemit account plays the role of a wallet that contains your money. For this reason, the way of keeping your password is important. It's best to write your password on a piece of paper and make several copies. In case you lose your password, there is NO way to recover it!
The next step is optional, but recommended.
If you click on the button, you will download a text file that includes your username, password, and private keys. To make sure the file is safe, make a copy either on a flash or on another computer.
The next step is payment.
You have two fields. On the left is the amount you have to pay, the right is the one you will get.
If you want to change the currency with which you buy Steem, you have to click the dropdown menu that is above the amount and choose a new one.
Next, you need to see the address where the selected currency should be sent. This is done by pressing "Get deposit address".
A new slot with an address for receipt (outlined in blue) is displayed immediately.
Above it, you can find the minimum amount required for your registration. It is advisable to send a little more. You get everything over the amount you need in your account after the registration is complete.
Once you send the money to this address and wait for all the confirmations from the network, you will be able to sign in, using your username and password.
Sign up for free
You go to a new page where you need to enter your username.
After selecting your username, a new field will appear in which you need to enter your email.
The next step is to check the mail you entered. There will be a letter with confirmation link.
When you press it, it will redirect you to the next step: entering a phone number.
From the drop-down menu, select the country code, and below it type your number. You will receive a verification code.
Once you enter it in the box, you are already added to a confirmation queue.
You will receive a letter in your mail when approved. Then you will receive your password.
Your Steemit account plays the role of a wallet that contains your money. For this reason, the way of keeping your password is important. It's best to write your password on a piece of paper and make several copies. In case you lose your password, there is NO way to recover it!
Once you are registered, you can find any information you need trough the FAQ or just use the search button. There are many good articles, which can help you better understand how the things work here.