How to Get a WeChat Account from Overseas

With 1.34 billion users, WeChat is China’s omnipotent and ubiquitous “superapp”. But how can you get a WeChat account from outside of China? Our guide shows you how to register for a WeChat account from overseas in 10 easy steps.

Step 1

Download and install WeChat on the Apple App Store, Google Play or WeChat official website.

Step 2

Tap to sign up via your phone number or a Facebook account. We recommend to use your phone number.

Step 3

Tap “Country/Region” to proceed to the next step.

Step 4

Make sure to select your region linked to your mobile phone number.

Step 5

Fill in your mobile phone number and desired password.

Step 6

Agree to the privacy policy then hit “Next.”

Step 7

Follow the instructions to pass the human-computer verification.

Step 8

Ask a WeChat user who fits the below criteria to scan the QR code to complete the verification.

a. Signed up for WeChat over 1 month ago if they are an international user or over 6 months ago if they are a Chinese mainland user
b. Hasn’t completed “Help Friend Register” for other users in the past month (one user can help a maximum of 3 people to register per year)
c. Hasn’t been blocked in the past month
d. Has activated WeChat Pay if they are a Chinese mainland user

You can send the screenshot of the QR code to your friend. The QR code is a dynamic code that expires after 3 minutes once it’s activated.

Step 9

Tap to Back to Sign up. DO NOT leave this page after being verified. If you exit, the QR code verification will be wasted.

Step 10

Enter the verification code received by SMS. DO NOT hit back, otherwise the QR code verification will be wasted.

Congratulations, you now have a personal WeChat account!

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