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How to Create and Use BBC Account ?

Creating a BBC account is your first step toward accessing the world of BBC’s premium content — from BBC iPlayer to live news, radio, documentaries, and more. Whether you're watching on a Smart TV or streaming device, your account helps you link and personalize your experience — especially when using bbc.com/tvcode for activation.

Why Do You Need a BBC Account?

A BBC account is required to:

Activate BBC iPlayer on devices like Smart TVs using bbc.com/tvcode
Resume watching across different devices
Save your watch history and preferences
Receive personalized recommendations
Access BBC Sounds, BBC News App, and other BBC services

How to Create a BBC Account ?

Step-by-Step

Creating an account takes less than 5 minutes. Here's how:

Step 1: Visit the Registration Page

Go to https://account.bbc.com/register

Step 2: Choose Your Age Group

BBC asks your age to provide the right experience:

Under 13 (child account)
13+ (standard account)
16+ or 18+ (full features unlocked)

Step 3: Enter Basic Details

Fill in:

Email address
Password
Date of birth
Country and postcode (UK users)

Step 4: Verify Your Email

BBC will send a confirmation email.
Click the verification link to activate your account.

Your BBC account is now ready!

How to Use Your BBC Account with bbc.com/tvcode ?

Once your account is created, you can activate BBC iPlayer on your TV by using your account with the code shown on your TV screen.

Here’s how it works:

Open the BBC iPlayer app on your Smart TV.
A screen will appear showing a unique TV Code.
On your mobile or computer, go to 👉 bbc.com/tvcode
Sign in using your BBC account credentials.
Enter the code from your TV screen.
Your device is now linked and ready to stream.

Managing Your BBC Account

You can do the following by logging into your account:

Update your profile (email, password, etc.)
View your watch history
Add parental controls for younger users
Set accessibility preferences like subtitles or audio description

FAQs

Q1: Do I need to pay to create a BBC account?
No, it’s 100% free to create and use a BBC account.

Q2: Can I use the same BBC account on multiple devices?
Yes! You can use the same account across mobile, tablet, computer, and Smart TVs.

Q3: What if I forgot my password?
Click on “Forgot Password” on the login page to reset it via email.

Q4: Do I need a BBC account just to browse?
No, but to stream content (especially on TV via bbc.com/tvcode), a login is required.

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