Register an account in WPS on macOS helps you create a personal WPS account and complete email verification; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Registering an account lets you create a personal WPS account on Mac so you can sign in, complete email verification, and prepare the account for later use across WPS services. This feature supports two common registration paths: registering from the WPS desktop app and registering from the official website.
Core tasks include:
- Create an account from the WPS desktop app.
- Create an account from the official WPS website.
- Complete email verification during sign-up.
This feature is useful for first-time WPS users, people who want to sign in on multiple devices, and users who want to manage a personal account separately.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | A stable internet connection is required for sign-up, verification code delivery, and email verification |
| Other | A valid email address is required to receive the verification code and finish registration |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office and confirm that a Sign in entry is visible in the upper-right area |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports account registration from the desktop app or the official website, with country or region selection, email, password, and verification code steps. | A Microsoft account gives access to Microsoft products and services with one login and can be created as a free account. | Google Docs usage depends on signing in with a Google Account, and official help explains how to switch between signed-in accounts in Docs. | Notion supports multiple sign-in methods, including email verification code, email and password, Google, Apple, Microsoft, SAML SSO, and passkeys. | An Adobe account can be used to sign in with an email address and manage subscriptions, payment information, and account preferences. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides both an in-app registration path and a website registration path for Mac users. Distinct: the registration flow is centered on email verification in one place. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on a unified account system across services, and this page does not center on an in-app desktop registration flow for office work. | Compared with WPS: Google's official Docs help page focuses on signing in and switching between existing accounts rather than a dedicated desktop registration flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion offers more sign-in methods, but the help page focuses on login options and account access rather than a desktop office registration path. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on signing in to an existing account and managing subscriptions than on a compact office-app registration flow. |
| Official Source | — | Create a Microsoft account | Switch between Google accounts | Log in and out | Sign in to your Adobe account |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to create an account directly in a Mac office workflow, WPS offers a more focused path through its desktop app and website entry points. Other services emphasize broader account ecosystems or multiple sign-in methods, while WPS keeps the registration task more centralized for this use case.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create a personal account after installation | New users | No account is available after installing WPS | Start from the Sign in entry in the app and open the registration flow |
| 2 | Register on the website before using the app | Users preparing for multi-device use | They want to create an account before opening the app | Visit the official website and complete email registration |
| 3 | Activate the account after email verification | Users who need a long-term account | They need to confirm that the email address is valid | Enter the verification code and submit the registration |
| 4 | Prepare for later sign-in and profile management | Individual office users | They want one account for later account management | Use the registered account to sign in to WPS services |
| 5 | Get ready for use across devices | Users working on more than one device | They need the same account on different devices | Register once, then sign in on other devices later |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Register a WPS account | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Sign up with email verification | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic WPS Office use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced benefits and extended services | Some features may be limited | More advanced features and services are typically available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to create an account and sign in for basic use | Free | Account registration itself does not require membership |
| You expect to use more advanced office features later | WPS Premium | You can choose additional benefits after the account is ready |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page