How to Log in to WeChat on Android

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: October 28, 2017

This wikiHow teaches you how to log in to your WeChat account on an Android phone or tablet.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using a Password

1
Open WeChat. It’s the green icon with two chat bubbles, labeled “WeChat.” You’ll typically find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
2
Tap Log In. It’s a green button at the bottom of the screen.
- If you see your profile photo and/or phone number instead of a Log In button, tap More about the bottom of the screen, then tap Switch Account. You should now see a place to enter a phone number and password.
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3
Enter your mobile phone number. The country code will fill automatically.
- If the country listed is not correct, tap Country/Region, then select the correct country.
4
Enter your password.
5
Tap Log In. You are now signed in to WeChat.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using SMS

1
Open WeChat. It’s the green icon with two chat bubbles, labeled “WeChat.” You’ll typically find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
- If you don’t remember your WeChat password, use this method to sign in with an SMS code. You’ll have a chance to reset your password once you’re logged in.
2
Tap Log In. It’s a green button at the bottom of the screen.
- If you see your profile photo and/or phone number instead of a Log In button, tap More about the bottom of the screen, then tap Switch Account. You should now see a place to enter a phone number and password.
3
Tap Log in via SMS. It’s at the bottom of the screen.
4
Enter your mobile phone number. WeChat needs this number to send you a confirmation code.
- If the country listed is not correct, tap Country/Region, then select the correct country.
5
Tap Next. Now you’ll see a blank that says “Code.” In a few moments, you will receive a text message that contains a code that you’ll enter on this screen.
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Type the code into the blank. You’ll have to open the text message to get the code.
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Tap Next. WeChat will now verify the code and bring you to a password reset screen.
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Type a new password into the first box.
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Type the same password into the second box.
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Tap Done. You are logged in to WeChat.

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Community Q&A

Question

I tried to sign in, but the application wants someone to register for me. Why?

Community Answer

The application wants someone to register for you to prove you are not a bot spamming the app.

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About This Article

Written by:

Nicole Levine, MFA

wikiHow Technology Writer

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 37,529 times.

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Updated: October 28, 2017

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Categories: Android Applications | WeChat

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