How to Register on GGPoker: Step-by-Step Sign-Up (2026)

Before you sign up

GGPoker is a real-money poker room, so you must be at least 18 (or older where local law sets a higher age). The room is not open everywhere: the United States, Australia, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and several other countries are on the restricted list, and players from Russia are redirected to the PokerOK skin. Some markets, such as the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada, are served by a separate local version of the site with its own rules.

Use your real name, date of birth and address from the very start. The details in your profile will be compared with your ID documents when you withdraw, and a mismatch is the most common reason a payout gets delayed. One person may hold only one account, so if you already registered years ago, recover that account instead of opening a new one.

Install the client or start in the browser

You can begin registration on the official site or straight from the app. The client is available for Windows (Windows 8 or newer, 3 GHz processor), macOS 10.13 or newer, Android 6.0 and up, and iPhone 7 Plus / iPad Air 2 or newer. Whichever device you start on, the same account works everywhere afterwards.

Download the installer only from the official GGPoker site or the App Store; builds passed around in chats or file-sharing sites can carry malware. On Windows, run the file, pick a language and press Install. On a Mac, open the .dmg and drag the app into Applications, allowing it under Security & Privacy if macOS objects to an unidentified developer.

Creating the account, screen by screen

GGPoker accounts are created through GGPass, the network’s single sign-in system. The flow looks roughly like this:

1. 1Press the red Sign Up button on the landing page or in the app (it may read Get Started or Take Your Seat).
2. 2Enter an email address that belongs to you and that you can open right now, then press Next.
3. 3Choose how you will log in: set a password, or create a passkey on your device. Only one of the two is required.
4. 4Fill in your date of birth and country of residence.
5. 5Pick the nickname other players will see at the tables, and optionally a profile picture.
6. 6Answer the short “How did you hear about us?” question and finish the registration.

Think twice about your nickname

The screen name is the one thing you cannot edit later, so treat it as permanent. Avoid your real surname, your email login or anything that hints at your password. Offensive or misleading nicknames break the Terms & Conditions and can lead to action against the account.

A neutral, easy-to-read name also helps in practice: it is what appears in tournament results, leaderboards and hand replays you may want to share with friends.

Confirm your email and switch on 2FA

After registration GGPoker sends a confirmation link to your inbox; open it to activate the account. Check the spam folder if nothing arrives within a few minutes.

Next, open Settings > Security and enable two-factor authentication. It takes a couple of minutes and protects your balance even if your password leaks. Note that logging in from a new device will also trigger an email verification code, so keep access to that mailbox for as long as you play.

What to do once you are in

Your account currency is US dollars, and the first deposit starts at $20 for most payment methods. When you deposit, the welcome offer is chosen from a dropdown in the cashier, so there is nothing extra to type. The free Daily Freebie ticket is available from My Promo even before you deposit.

It is also a good moment to visit the responsible gaming section and set a deposit or session limit. Deciding on a budget before your first hand is far easier than doing it in the middle of a losing streak.