BBC iPlayer sign in: How to create a BBC iPlayer account? Do you need to sign in to watch?
BBC iPlayer is the hit streaming, catchup, television and radio service from the BBC – but how do you create a BBC iPlayer account and do you need to sign in to watch?
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Singing up for a BBC account gives you all sorts of ways to make the most of the BBC's content.
Advantages include the ability to add programmes and content to enjoy at a later date, receive personalised recommendations, get notified about things that interest you and it lets you comment on BBC News stories.
You will need to have a BBC aacount to access the iPlayer and some of the BBC's other apps.
The information you provide when registering will be stored in your account and it can be updated whenever you like.
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The BBC is a public service. Everything we do has to benefit you, our audience. And that includes what we do with your personal information
How do I create a BBC account?
You can register your account in a few simple steps at https://account.bbc.com/register.
You will need to remember a new password for the next time you log in and it is vital it is kept safe.
The first question you will be asked if you are over or under 13-years-old, so that the appropriate content is accessed.
The following personal information will be required when you register: email, password, date of birth, gender and location.
The BCC stresses this information will be used responsibly, saying: “The BBC is a public service.
“Everything we do has to benefit you, our audience.
“And that includes what we do with your personal information.”
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Do you need to sign in to watch BBC iPlayer?
BBC will soon require you to use your BBC account to use BBC iPlayer on your TV.
Without signing in, you will be unable to play programmes or benefit from the personalised features that BBC iPlayer offers.
The BBC’s site explains the need to do so: “We need to understand more on what people are watching to ensure we are providing something for everyone.
“Up until now we could only tell how many people used BBC iPlayer, but having more data like age, gender and location will ensure we’re better serving all our audience."
You will not have to sign in every time you visit the site as you should stay signed in for two years on each web browser or app.
Signing in is quick and easy, and means you can add programmes for later, get personalised recommendations and pick up watching programmes where you left off across your devices.
