Starting a new Clash of Clans account from scratch

To create a new Clash of Clans account, open the game on your device and look for the option to create a new village or start fresh. The exact wording and location depend on whether you're on iOS, Android, or playing through a web browser. If you already have an account linked to your device, you'll need to either sign out of that account first or use a different device or user profile to start a separate village.

The game itself doesn't require you to set up anything before you begin playing — you can start building and attacking immediately. However, linking your new village to a Supercell ID or Game Center account (on iOS) or Google Play account (on Android) is the only way to keep your progress if you uninstall the game, switch devices, or lose access to your phone.

Key Takeaways

  • You can start a new village directly in the game without creating an account first, but linking to Supercell ID, Game Center, or Google Play is required to protect your progress.
  • If you already have an account on your device, you must sign out or use a different device profile to create a separate village.
  • Linking your account takes less than five minutes and can be done at any point after you start playing.
  • Each linked account is independent — progress in one village does not carry over to another, even if they're linked to the same email address.

Creating your village without linking first

When you launch Clash of Clans for the first time or after clearing the app data, the game starts you in a new village automatically. You'll see the tutorial and can begin collecting resources, upgrading buildings, and training troops right away. No email, password, or account setup is required to play at this stage.

This approach works fine if you're testing the game or playing casually on a single device you never plan to change. The risk is that if you uninstall the app, factory reset your phone, or lose access to your device, your village is gone — there's no way to recover it without a linked account.

Linking your new village to Supercell ID

Supercell ID is the primary account system for Clash of Clans and works on both iOS and Android. To link your village, tap your profile icon in the top-left corner of the main screen, then select "Settings." Look for the account or login section and choose "Link to Supercell ID" or "Create Supercell ID."

You'll be asked to enter an email address and create a password. Use an email you have access to — Supercell will send a verification link to confirm it's yours. Once verified, your village is permanently tied to that Supercell ID. If you ever switch devices or reinstall the game, you can log back in with the same email and password to recover your village.

You can link multiple villages to a single Supercell ID, but each village remains separate. Your Town Hall level, troops, and resources in one village don't transfer to another.

Using Game Center on iOS

If you're playing on an iPhone or iPad, you can link your village to Game Center instead of Supercell ID. Tap your profile icon, go to Settings, and look for the Game Center option. If you're already signed into Game Center on your device, the link happens automatically. If not, you'll be prompted to sign in with your Apple ID.

Game Center linking is simpler than Supercell ID because it uses your existing Apple account, but it only works on Apple devices. If you ever want to play the same village on an Android phone, you'll need to switch to Supercell ID first.

Using Google Play on Android

Android players can link their village to a Google Play account. Tap your profile icon, go to Settings, and select the Google Play option. If you're already signed into Google Play on your device, the connection is instant. If not, you'll sign in with your Google account.

Like Game Center, Google Play linking is straightforward but device-specific. Your village stays on Android unless you later link it to Supercell ID to play on iOS.

What happens if you create multiple villages

You can have more than one village, but each one requires a separate account link. If you create a second village on the same device while already logged into an account, you'll need to sign out first, then start the game fresh to begin a new village. After the tutorial, link that new village to a different email address or account.

Some players use multiple villages to experiment with different strategies or to have a "farming" village and a "war" village. Each village progresses independently, and you switch between them by signing out and signing back in with the correct account.

Recovering or switching between accounts

If you've created multiple villages and want to switch to a different one, go to Settings and look for a "Sign Out" or "Switch Account" option. After signing out, the game will prompt you to create a new village or log into an existing account. Enter the email and password for the account you want to access.

If you forget the password to a linked account, tap "Forgot Password" on the login screen. Supercell will send a reset link to the email address associated with that account. For Game Center or Google Play accounts, use the password recovery tools for those services instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to link my account right away?

No. You can play for days or weeks without linking. However, linking protects your progress in case you lose your device or uninstall the game. It takes five minutes and can be done at any time from Settings.

Can I play the same village on two different devices?

Yes, as long as both devices are logged into the same linked account. Sign into your Supercell ID, Game Center, or Google Play account on the second device, and your village will appear. You can only play on one device at a time — if you log in on a second device, you'll be signed out on the first.

What if I link my village to the wrong email address?

You can change the email address associated with your Supercell ID by going to Settings, selecting your account, and choosing "Edit Email." Supercell will send a verification link to the new email to confirm the change.

Can I merge two villages into one?

No. Each linked account is completely separate, and Supercell does not merge villages. If you want to focus on one village, you can simply stop playing the other.

What if I delete the game — will my village be gone?

Only if your village is not linked to an account. If you've linked to Supercell ID, Game Center, or Google Play, reinstalling the game and logging back in will restore your village exactly as you left it.