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Those who have recently ventured into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchains know that in order to use them, they need an address or account to operate smoothly.

Through a wallet or service, it is possible to create a new address or account.

In this case, we will see in detail how to create an account on the EOS blockchain and explore the various available solutions offered by the industry.

Before we learn how to create an EOS account, let’s quickly review its properties.

EOS accounts are alphanumeric, consisting of lowercase letters from ‘a’ to ‘z’ and numbers from one to five, they have a maximum length of 12 characters.

One of the advantages of EOS accounts is that we can choose the account name ourselves, this makes them easier to remember compared to addresses on other blockchains, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Unlike other blockchains where the blockchain address has a single private key, the EOS blockchain has a dual-level system of public and private keys for accounts, these keys are called “owner” and “active.”

The “active” key is used for most transactions and is the key we should always use. On the other hand, the “owner” key allows for more advanced functions (and should only be used and imported into the wallet when necessary).

For example, it enables changing the private keys of our account, thereby providing constant protection for our account, we can replace the old private keys with new ones, ensuring the security of our account.

One of the methods to create an EOS account is by using wallets that offer this functionality, however, not all wallets provide this option because, as mentioned earlier, EOS accounts need to be purchased as they occupy space on the blockchain.

Among the various wallets that allow us to create an account, one is the Wombat wallet. One of its advantages is that the creation of an EOS account is immediate, and the cost (for revealing the private key) is deferred to a later time. This allows us to be operational with a wallet and a ready-to-use EOS account.

Considering that in the crypto world, communication channels include social media platforms like Telegram, an automatic “Bot” has been created to allow us to create our EOS account completely free of charge.

This “Bot” presents a sequence of actions based on the data we input, such as the account name and other parameters. At the end of the process, it provides us with the corresponding account and various private keys to access that particular account.

In the world of wallet security, Ledger has become a leading name. Ledger is a well-known company that produces hardware wallets, highly regarded for securely and effectively storing cryptocurrencies.

Thanks to its interface and support from certain wallets like “Anchor Wallet,” it is possible to create private keys from the wallet and then associate them with the creation of our EOS account. This way, we can correctly link the two without exposing the private key in plain text.

The previously mentioned methods require a certain level of manual intervention and crypto knowledge. However, not everyone has the same level of expertise. That’s why services have been created to allow us to create EOS accounts by paying for them through traditional methods.

In this case, the team behind the Anchor wallet (one of the most widely used wallets on the EOS blockchain) has created a simple page where we can purchase an EOS account using a credit card or Apple Pay. Once the account is purchased, an email will be sent with instructions and steps to follow.

As we have seen, there are several methods to create an EOS account, both paid and free, depending on the chosen method. However, the underlying process is always the same. Once we have the private key of the account, we can import it into a wallet and start using it.

Furthermore, thanks to the ability to update and modify the private keys of the account, we have an additional layer of security to protect our account from potential compromises, we can immediately change the private keys of our account, enhancing its security.