How To Start A Free Account At Wealthy Affiliate

In this blog post and video, I want to talk about how to start a free account at Wealthy Affiliate. The good news is that you don’t even need a credit card to start an account and you can stay a free member for as long as you would like. If you want to start an online business but are unsure where to begin, Wealthy Affiliate is a beginner-friendly platform that teaches you the process step by step. In this guide, I show you how to open a free Starter account (no credit card required), what the dashboard looks like, and what you can access on both the free and paid plans.

I have been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for almost 11 years. It remains one of the most straightforward ways to learn the fundamentals of building a long-term online business.

Watch The Step-By-Step Video

Quick Start: Create Your Free Account

Visit this link: Start your free Wealthy Affiliate account.
Click Get Started and enter your name, email, and a password.
Confirm your email, then log in to your Starter dashboard.
Begin with the first lesson in Core Training → Phase 1: Getting Started.

What You Get On The Free Starter Account

Access to the first phase of the core training, designed for complete beginners.
A clean dashboard with Home, Training, and Profile areas to keep you organised.
The ability to set up your profile and connect with other members.
Website tools to begin building your first site and learn the basics of affiliate marketing.
2,000 AI credits (worth $10) to help you get started creating and researching content.
No credit card required and no time limit on being a free member.

Upgrading To Premium (What It Adds)

When you are ready, Premium unlocks everything on the platform:

All training levels and full course library.
Additional websites and hosting with backups and tech support.
Weekly live classes and replays.
Priority support, private messaging, and deeper community tools.
Jaaxy keyword research and advanced SEO/content features.

Tip: Wealthy Affiliate often runs a strong Black Friday promotion, so if you are considering Premium, watch for that offer.

Why I Recommend Starting Free

You can test the platform with no commitment and see if the training style suits you.
The first lessons give you a clear taste of the step-by-step approach.
It is ideal if you are brand new and want to learn the basics at your own pace.

Next Steps

Set up your profile so people know who you are and can connect.
Work through Phase 1 of the training and complete each task as you go.
Experiment with the AI credits to draft outlines or brainstorm content ideas.
Decide whether to continue on Starter or upgrade to Premium for the full toolset.

Helpful Internal Resources

For more on Wealthy Affiliate and getting started, you may find these pages on my site useful:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The Starter account is free and you can remain a free member as long as you like.

Can beginners really do this?
Yes. The training is structured for beginners, with step-by-step tasks and clear milestones.

When should I upgrade to Premium?
Upgrade when you want full training, more websites, and advanced tools. Many people try the free lessons first, then upgrade when they are ready to move faster.

Create Your Free Account

Start here: Create your free Wealthy Affiliate account. If you have questions, leave a comment on my latest post and I will do my best to help.