Recently, CBC has begun asking users of our mobile apps to create free accounts. Signing up unlocks an experience that’s personalised to you. It allows us to better serve you by guiding you to your local news or favourite shows, in addition to allowing access to post comments on our sites. And as a public service, it allows CBC to ensure we’re making something for everyone.
Signing up for a CBC account is quick, simple and free.
Within moments you will have access to content and features above and beyond what you've experienced without one.
Your CBC account can be used across all CBC apps and websites (CBC Gem, CBC Listen, CBC Sports, CBC News).
- With your CBC account, you can opt in or out of subscriptions to newsletters on a wide range of subjects, including daily and regional news, health, sports, arts, music, and lifestyle.
- Your account allows you to submit comments on CBC stories and receive notifications when someone likes or replies to your comment.
- For users in Canada, your CBC account lets you watch all on-demand series and films on CBC Gem, plus stream any of the 14 live, local CBC TV channels, and CBC News Explore and CBC Comedy. Stay signed in to continue streaming across devices.
Creating your account
To create your Free CBC account just head over to the CBC.ca website and select the Sign in option on the top right corner of the screen. A Canadian postal code is required for all account signups (Not in Canada? See Creating a CBC Account while outside Canada for help).
A CBC account can also be created from the following CBC apps and websites:
- CBC Gem website
- CBC Gem app (Android Mobile, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)
- CBC News website
- CBC News App (Android Mobile, iPhone, iPad)
- CBC Sports website
- CBC Listen website
- CBC Listen app (Android Mobile, iPhone, iPod)
When signing up through these different CBC apps and websites, the steps involved may appear slightly different than the images below.
First, select, Sign In.
Next, select Create a free account found below the CBC logo.
Then, select Sign up with email.
Enter your email address into the Email Address field. When done, select Continue.
From here, enter a password into the password field. When done, select Continue.
From here, fill in the mandatory fields. When done, select Create Account.
Next, activate your account, by entering the verification code sent to your email. When done, select Validate code.
Note: Accounts are free for those within and outside of Canada but CBC Gem service is limited to account holders within Canada only. Find more information about CBC Gem and its free and Premium (paid) subscriptions here.
What do you do with my private information?
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