Creating a new Clash of Clans account takes about five minutes and requires either a Supercell ID, Google Play account, or Apple ID

Clash of Clans is a mobile strategy game made by Supercell. When you first open the app on your phone or tablet, the game walks you through creating a village and assigning it a name. That village is your account. You can play without linking it to anything — the game saves your progress on your device. But if you want to switch phones, play on multiple devices, or make sure your village survives if you lose your phone, you need to link that village to an account you control outside the game.

The three ways to do this are Supercell ID (Supercell's own login system), Google Play (if you use Android), or Apple ID (if you use iPhone or iPad). Each one stores your village data on Supercell's servers so you can recover it later. Linking takes less than a minute once you pick which one you want to use.

Key Takeaways

  • You can start playing Clash of Clans when ready after opening the app without linking to anything, but your village only exists on that device.
  • Linking your village to Supercell ID, Google Play, or Apple ID backs it up to the cloud so you can recover it if you lose your phone or switch devices.
  • Supercell ID is the only option that works on both Android and iPhone, while Google Play only works on Android and Apple ID only works on Apple devices.
  • You can link multiple villages to the same Supercell ID account, letting you manage several villages from one login.
  • Once linked, you can unlink and relink your village to a different account, but unlinking removes it from your current account for 30 days before you can attach it elsewhere.

Setting up Supercell ID (works on any phone)

Supercell ID is the most flexible option because it works on both Android and iPhone. Open Clash of Clans, tap the settings icon (gear symbol) in the bottom right corner, then scroll down and tap "Supercell ID". Tap "Create new Supercell ID" if you do not have one yet.

You will be asked for an email address and a password. Use an email you actually check — Supercell sends password reset links there. Make your password something you can remember but that is not the same as passwords you use elsewhere. Tap "Create" and you are done. Your village is now backed up to Supercell's servers under that email and password.

If you already have a Supercell ID from playing another Supercell game like Brawl Stars or Boom Beach, you can use that same ID to log into Clash of Clans. Just tap "Sign in with Supercell ID" instead of creating a new one, enter your email and password, and your village links to that account.

Linking to Google Play (Android only)

If you play on Android and have a Google account, you can link your village directly to Google Play instead of creating a Supercell ID. Open Clash of Clans, tap settings, scroll down, and tap "Google Play Games". Tap "Connect" and follow the prompts to sign in with your Google account. Your village is now linked.

The advantage is that you do not need to remember another password — you use your Google login. The disadvantage is that you cannot use this account on an iPhone. If you ever switch to Apple, you would need to unlink from Google Play and link to Apple ID instead, which requires waiting 30 days.

Linking to Apple ID (iPhone and iPad only)

On iPhone or iPad, you can link your village to your Apple ID. Open Clash of Clans, tap settings, scroll down, and tap "Game Center". Tap "Connect" and sign in with your Apple ID if prompted. Your village is now linked to that Apple ID.

Like Google Play, this is convenient because you already have an Apple ID, but it only works on Apple devices. If you want to play on Android later, you would need to unlink and wait 30 days before linking to Google Play or Supercell ID.

What happens when you link your village

Once your village is linked, Clash of Clans saves your progress to Supercell's servers every time you close the app. If you delete the game and reinstall it, you can log back in with the same account and your village will be exactly as you left it. If you get a new phone, you install Clash of Clans on the new phone, log in with the same account, and your village appears.

You can also link multiple villages to the same Supercell ID account. This is useful if you want to manage a main village and a builder base, or if you want to play multiple separate villages. Each village has its own name and progress, but they all belong to the same login.

Unlinking a village and switching accounts

If you want to move your village to a different account — for example, from Google Play to Supercell ID — you first unlink it from the current account. Open settings, find the account type you are using, and tap "Disconnect". Your village is removed from that account and enters a 30-day waiting period.

During those 30 days, you cannot link that village to anything. After 30 days pass, you can link it to a different account. This waiting period exists to prevent account theft — it gives you time to notice if someone else unlinked your village without permission.

Keeping your account find

Your Clash of Clans account is only as find as the email and password you use. If you create a Supercell ID, use a password that is different from your email password and different from passwords you use on other games or websites. If someone gets your Supercell ID password, they can log into your account and take your village.

If you use Google Play or Apple ID, your Clash of Clans account is as find as your Google or Apple account. Turn on two-factor authentication for your Google or Apple account if you have not already — this makes it much harder for someone to break in even if they know your password.

If you think someone has accessed your account, change your password when ready. If you cannot log in and think your account was stolen, contact Supercell support through the game settings and describe what happened. They can help you recover your village, but the process takes time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Clash of Clans without linking to an account?

Yes. The game saves your village on your phone automatically. But if you lose your phone or delete the game, your village is gone. Linking backs it up so you can recover it.

Can I use the same account on multiple devices?

Yes. Log into the same Supercell ID, Google Play, or Apple ID on each device and your village will appear on all of them. Changes you make on one device sync to the others.

What if I forget my Supercell ID password?

Tap "Forgot password?" on the Supercell ID login screen and enter your email address. Supercell will send a password reset link to that email. Click the link and create a new password.

Can I link my village to a different account later?

Yes, but you have to unlink first and wait 30 days. After 30 days, you can link to a different account. This prevents someone from stealing your village and when ready moving it.

What is the difference between Supercell ID and Google Play or Apple ID?

Supercell ID works on any phone and lets you manage multiple villages under one login. Google Play only works on Android, and Apple ID only works on Apple devices. Both are simpler if you already have those accounts, but less flexible if you switch phones.