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Samsung Account FAQs
What is a Samsung Account?
Samsung Account is an integrated account designed to facilitate easy access to Samsung apps and services.
With a single Samsung Account, you can enjoy various services like Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, Galaxy Store and Samsung Cloud. It helps you find lost Samsung devices with Samsung Find and ensures data protection with powerful security features.
Plus, using a Samsung Account makes it easy to connect and control multiple Samsung devices through SmartThings, allowing you to live smarter and more conveniently.
Why should I use a Samsung Account?
With a Samsung Account, you can conveniently manage a whole range of Samsung tech, including smartphones, tablets, TVs, and Home Appliances.
Once you register your device with a Samsung Account, you can effortlessly access Samsung services without multiple logins. You can also find lost devices, connect to other Samsung devices to enhance functionality, and easily get help or manage repairs. To learn more about Samsung apps and services, visit www.samsung.com/uk/apps
How is my data collected through Samsung Account protected?
Protecting your personal information is our top priority at Samsung. We don't just do the bare minimum mandated by privacy laws, we take additional steps to guarantee a secure and worry-free experience. User information is encrypted, and we send login notifications to prompt password updates, as well as to encourage setting up two-step verification.
For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy (account.samsung.com/membership/policy/privacy) and Samsung Privacy (privacy.samsung.com)
Is there an age restriction for signing up?
Yes, you must be 14 years of age or older to sign up for One Samsung Account in the United Kingdom.
What is a two-step verification?
Two-step verification is a dual security service used to enhance login security, preventing unauthorized access to your Samsung Account. When signing in, after entering your ID and password, you'll need to input an additional authentication code, sent via text message, to complete the sign-in process.
※ Learn more about two-step verification: account.samsung.com/membership/guide/2step/
How can I reset my phone number for two-step verification?
If you've changed your phone number and you need to update it for two-step verification, please follow the steps below:
[How to change your information on PC]
1) Go to the Samsung Account page (account.samsung.com) and try logging in (enter your ID).
2) On the two-step verification screen, select "Has your phone number changed?"
3) Enter your current two-step verification phone number exactly as displayed, including the country code, and click 'Continue.'
4) An authentication code will be sent to your account ID email. Enter the code for verification.
5) Select the country code, enter the new phone number and proceed with SMS verification.
6) Your phone number change request has been submitted, and it may take up to 2 weeks for the update. We'll let you know once finalised. You can then use the new number for two-step verification.
※ Please note: The verification process for a new phone number may take up to two weeks.
What should I do if I forget my Samsung Account password?
If you can't remember your password, follow the steps below to create a new one.
[If you signed up with an Email address]
1) Go to the Samsung Account page (account.samsung.com) and enter your account ID. Select 'Forgot Password.'
2) Enter your Email ID and select 'Reset Password.'
3) Enter your complete two-step verification phone number (including the country code).
4) Select 'Email verification' or 'Verify with recovery number'.
5) You'll receive an email with a password reset link. Open the email, click the link and you will be directed to the page where you can create a new password. Follow the instruction in the email to complete the password reset.
6) The link sent in the email is valid for 30 minutes due to security policies. If it expires, you need to start over.
※ If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder.
※ If you select 'Verify with recover number,' an SMS verification will be conducted using the recovery phone number after confirming your birthdate information.
[If you signed up with a phone number] *Applicable to South Korea, China and India only
1) Go to the Samsung Account page (account.samsung.com) and enter your account ID. Select 'Forgot Password?'
2) Enter your phone number ID and select 'Reset Password.'
3) Enter your 'Birthdate information' to verify your account. (It must match the registered account information)
4) If you had phone number verification during your initial sign-up, you can reset your password through SMS verification.
5) Alternatively, you can use the security questions you set up during your first sign-up. If your answer is correct, you'll be able to reset your password immediately.
How do I change the region/country information for my account?
You can quickly and easily change the country/region associated with your Samsung Account. Refer to our guide below for precautions when making the change.
[How to change your information on PC]
1) Sign in to the Samsung Account page (account.samsung.com).
2) Click on 'Profile' in the top right corner.
3) Scroll down and select 'Edit Personal Information.'
4) Select the desired 'Country or Region' and click 'Change.'
5) Read the information provided on the screen. Click the checkbox, and then click 'Change.'
※ Samsung Account users currently can't use the app to change the country or region on their account profile.
[Samsung Account country/region change restrictions]
Changing the country or region may be restricted under the following circumstances:
- After changing your country or region, you must wait 180 days (about 6 months) before you can revert back to the original country or region, or change to another country or region.
- Family group accounts and child accounts cannot change their country or region.
- Certain services or features, such as SmartThings, may not be available after changing your country or region.
- Purchase history within the account will only display transactions from the currently selected country or region. To view previous purchases, you must change the account's country or region back to the one selected at the time of purchase.
- If you have a Galaxy Store seller account, you must submit a change request through customer support.
- European Samsung Accounts with a selected country or region may face account restrictions during processing due to privacy regulations.
- If a customer has a phone number ID only, changing the country or region is restricted.
- If the account user's age is below the permissible age limit for the country, you cannot change the country or region. (Please note that the age limit varies from country to country.)
- Individuals with Chinese accounts don't have access to the country change feature. Similarly, users with accounts outside of China Mainland are unable to change their country or region to China Mainland.
What is the Samsung Rewards programme?
Samsung Rewards is a loyalty program which rewards our customers simply by purchasing products through our online store and app.
There are 2 Reward levels - Rewards and Rewards+.
When you join, you'll benefit straight away from free delivery, bonus offers and discounts, and will earn Rewards points to spend on samsung.com.
If you spend £3,000 or over within 2 years of joining the program you'll be promoted to our exclusive Rewards+ memberhip level to receive advanced benefits. To stay at the Rewards+, all you'll need to do is to spend £3,000 within a 2 year rolling time period.
How do I register for Samsung Rewards?
If you set up a Samsung Account after 5th July 2023, you would have been automatically enrolled onto Samsung Rewards. This means that there's nothing you need to do - you can start benefitting from Rewards straight away.
If you set up your Samsung Account before the 5th July 2023, you would have needed to opt to join Samsung Rewards during check out on samsung.com, at samsung.com/uk/rewards or through Samsung Members.
You can check your membership status at www.samsung.com/uk/mypage/rewards
How is my Rewards level set?
When you join, you'll join our Rewards level and benefit straight away from free delivery, bonus offers and discounts, and will earn Rewards points to spend on samsung.com.
If you spend £3,000 or over within 2 years of joining the program you'll be promoted to our exclusive Rewards+ memberhip level to receive advanced benefits. To stay as a Rewards+ member, all you'll need to do is to spend £3,000 within a 2 year rolling time period.
What are the benefits of the Samsung Rewards programme?
To learn all about the benefits you can enjoy, please visit samsung.com/uk/rewards
- 1. Support services may vary by country/region/carrier.
- Supported devices: Galaxy devices (Galaxy mobile, tablets, Galaxy Watch with Tizen OS 5.5 or higher or Wear OS, Galaxy Buds+ or higher, Galaxy SmartTag/SmartTag+, select Galaxy Book models, S Pen Pro) and compatible SmartTags that can be onboarded to SmartThings.
- Samsung Find functionality, supported environments, and specifications may vary by product.
- The Samsung Find app is available for download from the Galaxy Store.
- The device must be turned on and logged in to your Samsung account.
- Offline finding is currently supported on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with at least Android 8, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and all types of Galaxy SmartTag series. Additional devices will be added in the future.
- The offline finding feature for your Galaxy Watch and Buds can be enabled within the Galaxy Wearable app. The connected phone or tablet’s offline finding settings will also be applied to your Galaxy Watch and Buds.
- Devices registered to Samsung Find can be located in all countries except China (Hong Kong and Taiwan are supported).