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How to Register on the Stake App
Creating a Stake account is quick, but there's a real catch worth knowing before you start: registration isn't open from the Philippines. Here's what the sign-up flow actually looks like where it is available.
Stake does not accept registrations from the Philippines - it's treated as an offshore gaming operator under the Anti-POGO Act. Indonesia and Malaysia aren't restricted the same way, based on what we could confirm.
Account creation methods
Stake runs entirely on crypto, so the sign-up form looks a little different from a typical sportsbook app.
Email registration
Email, username and password on a single form, with an optional referral code.
Social account
Continue with Google, Facebook or Kick to skip typing out an email and password manually.
What the Stake sign-up actually involves
One form covers account creation - verification comes right after.
Fill in the Account Details form
Email, username, password, an optional referral code, and the 18+/Terms checkbox, then tap Register - or use Google, Facebook or Kick instead.
You're prompted to verify right away
A "Verify & Play" popup appears on your first visit to the dashboard, telling you to verify your account before depositing or withdrawing.
Stake's KYC levels
Verification is staged rather than all-at-once - higher levels only kick in as you deposit or withdraw more.
Level 1 - basic details
Name, address and date of birth. Required just to have an account.
Level 2 - photo ID
A passport or driver's licence, required before your first withdrawal.
Level 3+ - proof of address or funds
Only requested for larger withdrawals or when Stake flags an account for extra checks.
Stake sign-up questions
Do I need a phone number to register on Stake?
No - the sign-up form doesn't ask for one at all, just email, username and password.
How long does full verification take?
Basic Level 1 is instant since it's just details you enter yourself. Document-based levels (2 and up) typically take a few hours to 3 business days depending on volume.
Can I deposit before verifying my identity?
Stake's own welcome popup tells you to verify before depositing or withdrawing, right after you register - so treat verification as the next step, not something you can defer indefinitely.
Why can't I register from the Philippines?
Stake is treated as an offshore gaming operator under the Philippines' Anti-POGO Act, which closed off registration from that country entirely.
Registration and real-money play are restricted to adults (18+). If gambling stops being fun or you want to set limits on your account, see our responsible gaming guidance for deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion tools.