Dream11 Registration: How to Create Your Account in Minutes

Creating a Dream11 account links a mobile number to a personal profile where your teams, contest history and settings live. Once registered, you can build fantasy teams for cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, hockey and other supported sports from a single login.

Today, contests are free to enter, so you do not need to make a payment to sign up or play. The core idea has not changed: you act as a team manager, pick real players from an upcoming match and earn points when those players perform. Registration simply verifies who you are and records your agreement to the rules.

• A mobile number you control and can receive SMS messages on.
• A smartphone with the official Dream11 app or a browser to visit the official website.
• To be at least the minimum age shown in the app’s terms and to live where the service is available.
• A team name you are happy to use publicly on leaderboards.

Dream11 asks you to confirm eligibility during sign-up. Always read the age and location statements carefully, because the rules can differ by region and may be updated. Our terms and conditions summary explains the typical points, but the in-app text is always the final authority.

1. 1

   Install the official app

   Download Dream11 from the App Store or Google Play, or use the official website. Avoid unofficial copies that promise cash prizes or bonuses.

2. 2

   Tap Register

   On the welcome screen choose the option to create a new account. You will be asked for your mobile number first.

3. 3

   Enter your mobile number

   Type your number carefully and request a one-time password. The code arrives by SMS within moments.

4. 4

   Verify and choose a team name

   Enter the OTP, then choose a team name. Pick something you will not mind seeing on public leaderboards, and avoid personal data such as your full name or address.

5. 5

   Accept the terms and finish

   Read the terms, confirm your age and complete the sign-up. You can then pick a match and join your first free contest.

Dream11 expects every player to hold a single account. Creating duplicates, using someone else’s number or giving false information can result in contests being cancelled or the account being suspended. If you lose access to a number, seek help through the official app rather than starting again from scratch.

Understanding these basics early protects you later. You can read how enforcement works in our guide to platform terms and review general limits in the disclaimer.

The most frequent mistake is typing the mobile number incorrectly, which sends the verification code to the wrong place. Take a moment to read the number back before you tap continue. Another common error is entering the code after it has expired. If that happens, simply request a new one instead of retrying the old code several times.

Some new players also choose a team name that is too personal. Because team names appear on leaderboards, avoid using your full name, address or workplace. Finally, resist the urge to install an unofficial app because a friend forwarded a link. A quick check of the publisher name inside the official store listing is always worth the extra seconds, and our download guide shows how.

Start by exploring the home screen and picking a match you already follow. Familiarity helps, because you will recognise players, understand their recent form and make better captain choices. Open a practice or public contest and read the details before joining.

• Choose a sport you already watch and enjoy.
• Study the squad lists, pitch or ground conditions and recent form.
• Select 11 players within the credit budget for cricket and respect role limits.
• Name a captain and vice-captain before the match locks.

For sport-specific tips, visit our fantasy cricket guide, the football guide or the full list of supported sports.

If the verification code does not arrive, confirm the number, check signal and wait a minute before requesting another. If the app says the number is already registered, you probably have an existing account, so use the login guide instead of creating a new one. If the app crashes during sign-up, update it, restart your phone and try again on a stable connection.