Roku is a streaming device that has lots of movies, TV shows, and entertainment. You can access more than 500000 + paid and free episodes. There is no subscription or monthly fees for watching free channels or for using the Roku device. But during the initial setup, you will be required to enter your credit card details to create a Roku account, and some users don’t like this idea. However, there are alternative ways you can try to create a Roku account without a credit card.

How to Create / Activate Roku Account without Credit Card

There are four steps to be followed to create a Roku account without a credit card. They are:

  • If you are already a Roku user, factory reset your device
  • Get Activation Code
  • Create Roku Account
  • Activate Roku Account Without Credit Card

Factory Reset Roku

You need to reset Roku if you are already using one to create a new account without entering your credit card details.

1. Move to the Settings option from the Roku home screen.

Select Settings

2. Next, choose the System option.

Select System

3. Then, click on the Advance System Setting from the menu.

Select Advanced System Settings

4. Now, choose the Factory Reset option.

5. Enter the code displayed at the bottom of the screen and select the OK button.

Hit the OK button

6. After that, choose the Start Factory reset option.

Select Start factory reset - Create Roku account without Credit Card

7. The next thing is that all the data stored on your Roku will be wiped out.

Get Activation Code

After resetting Roku, you can follow the steps below steps t get an activation code:

1. If you are using a Roku device for the very first time, turn on Roku.

2. Next, you can see a Roku logo bouncing on the screen.

3. On the Let’s get started screen, select the language you want.

Select Language

4. After that, connect Roku to wifi.

Connect to wifi

5. Now, set the display type you want.

Display type

6. You can see a window prompting you to activate Roku. Make a note of the activation code displayed on the screen.

Activate Roku

Create Roku Account

Create a new Roku account by following the steps below:

1. Don’t visit the activation link displayed on the screen. Instead, visit https://my.roku.com/signup/nocc.

2. Fill in the details required and create an account.

Create Roku account

3. Customize the Roku PIN options on the next page and select the Continue button.

Select Continue - Create Roku account without Credit Card

Activate Roku without Credit Card

The following are the final steps to be followed to activate or create a Roku account without a credit card.

1. Now, on a new tab, visit roku.com/link.

2. Enter the code you noted down earlier and click on the Submit button.

Select Submit

3. Now, select Yes, I already have one button.

Select Yes, I already have one

4. Enter your Roku account credentials and sign in to your account.

Sign In - Create Roku account without Credit Card

5. Now, you will be required to enter your credit card details. Scroll down from there and select Skip, I’ll add later option.

Select Skip, I'll add later

6. Select the name of your device and click on Continue.

Select Continue - Create Roku account without Credit Card

7. Finally, the channels will start to update on Roku, and you have successfully activated your Roku without entering your credit card details.

Updating channels

FAQ

1. Is the Roku account free?

Yes, you can create a Roku account free of cost.

2. Can you use Roku without an account?

No, you need an active Roku account to add channels.