How to Join Pottermore

Pottermore is J.K Rowling's Harry Potter website which allows Harry Potter fans to experience life as a Hogwarts student and read exclusive new content. Read this article to join Pottermore and get started!


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Enter Pottermore.com in your search engine.

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    Alternatively, you can type Pottermore in your search engine.
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Click the blue sign up button.

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    This is located on the right side.
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Fill out the five steps.

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    The instructions are available on-screen.
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Create a username.

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    Write down the two words on the screen and press 'create my account'.
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Check your email address.

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    In an email that you should have received, it will confirm and activate your account.
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Press the Gringotts button on the map.

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    This unlocks your vault so you can find a sum of 500 Galleons.
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Press the Pottermore logo.

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Click on the Diagon Alley icon on the map.

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Click on your shopping list.

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    This is located in the top-right corner. If you wish, buy your books and cauldron now.
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Click on the Magical Menagerie shop, and choose a pet.

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    This pet will be your profile picture and you won't be able to change it, so choose wisely!
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Visit Ollivander's to get a wand!

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    Answer the questions honestly, and get your wand. An arrow will show you to an Ollivander's icon once you buy a pet, so it should not be too difficult to find.
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Gain access to the Great Hall.

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    An arrow will show you to the Great Hall, from which you can also access from the map by clicking the Pottermore icon. There, you will be able to get sorted out!
    • Answer the quiz as honestly as you can, and rest assured you will get the house you truly belong in.
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Obtain a house.

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    You may get the house you wanted, or a house you despise. If you really cannot relate to your house, try a few more (unbiased!) accounts and check out the quizzes. Many people sometimes get sorted incorrectly. Take your time, and be honest!
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Savor your Pottermore experience.

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    Now, you are all set! Enjoy Pottermore, and the adventures that await!

Community Q&A

  • Question
    What is the age limit to join?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The age limit is thirteen. If you are not thirteen, the registration will not occur.
  • Question
    Every time I click join, it keeps saying: "We're sorry. You are not eligible to register on this site. Your information has not been collected." Why?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It means that you must have typed in your birthday and you're under 13. The website won't let you join if you are under 13.
  • Question
    The Pottermore I opened was different from what you are describing, so which one is the one in your steps?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The one used here is the old one that has been closed.
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Updated: November 28, 2022
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