Would you like to know about an alternative website to *Steemit* for creating a new *Steem* account that is easy and fast because this might help you get started right away if you don't want to wait for being approved?

![How to Create a New Account on Steem Fast!](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfF2Qdzkmqmtbk4WqEUW7wSc4JUV5ZS4HjLSHQCqygs5m/btsteem.jpg)

This is the fifth way I know of for creating a *Steem* account and you might be interested to read my previous post:

[**4 Ways to Create a New Account on Steem!**](https://steemit.com/steemit/@gmichelbkk/4-ways-to-create-a-new-account-on-steem)

## How to Create a New Account on Steem Fast!

The default way to create an account on the *Steem* blockchain is to use *Steemit.com,* but it is a process that can be very long because some *Steem* has to be allocated to your new account that you get for free and there are lots of applications.

The website that I am suggesting to use today is fast and easy to use, but it will cost you *2 STEEM* to create the account, which is reasonable.

The website is *[BlockTrades.us](https://BlockTrades.us)* and their main service is to quickly exchange digital currencies. I have been using them a lot to exchange *[Steem](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/steem/)* or *[Steem Dollars](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/steem-dollars/)* into *[Litecoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/litecoin/)* that I then exchange in my fiat currency.

I have never created a *Steem* account with them, but I went through the process to take screenshots and explain it to you in this tutorial.

If I had to create a new account on *Steem,* *[BlockTrades.us](https://BlockTrades.us)* would be now my favorite method.

First, it would be a good idea to register for a free account on the website and log in before you create your new *Steem* account.

Then, this is where you create the new account.

Click on *"Buy Steem Account."*

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQHh9gJgSk8tiTM2CjEDQUXiJxnPRDNrMtQr5KnXv9pqc/btSteem01.jpg)

You will see a page appear with different steps to complete.

### Step 1: Select your username

Select your *account name* or *username* in the field provided.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVuUmoF64LQfN4NNmvp9zXncJcF57idVz8QMod5ndvWgy/btSteem02.jpg)

If the name is already taken, you will be notified.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVV6c48dVNdS8t1Hivt4vJeTuYnAfQBMmjfeaahhPaioX/btSteem02b.jpg)

I wonder who has the account @mickeymouse?

### Step 2: Back up your password

*[BlockTrades.us](https://BlockTrades.us)* is creating the account for you and they provide you with the master password that you have to back up.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVmG1aPD9zTSFdJ9xRt1A2bwy9qfNW3Ji5jMeQnjDivNm/btSteem03.jpg)

They remind you that if the password is lost, then you won't be able to access your new account, and nobody will be able to help.

I suggest that you take this very seriously and save the password in different locations.

You have to enter the password again in the field provided before continuing.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWPyn8EEjfRnFN3JDGnQC6ygQgf595v4rQmdqVhVnRZqS/btSteem04.jpg)

Download the *password backup text file* so you have something to keep, which has not only the password, but the different private keys.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfHxNnQDVHrYmjdP4PChqwTe41PkaMBhNDFPHkg8jFVUo/btSteem05.jpg)

When you are working on *Steemit* use the *"Posting key"* to post, comment and vote and the *"Active Key"* for transactions. 

**Never use your master password other than for recreating new keys.**

I also suggest that you only use the *"Posting Key"* on a mobile device because they are not the most secure.

After you have downloaded the *password backup, you will see this.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYesdZLLLtXU39BqebsxR1eojuHhaeEUXjiZvkurE2Mpw/btSteem06.jpg)

### Step 3: Make your payment

The last step is to make your payment. 

At the left you can choose a crypto you want to use for the payment, in this example *Litecoin,* and this will be received in *STEEM.*

The cost is *2 STEEM.*

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRtBp86vnft7axSC2hHwrotAz5TcJ5GRua5zWjQ2G6FFu/btSteem07.jpg)

There is an option you want to look at, which is to have *[BlockTrades.us](https://BlockTrades.us)* back up your password on their server.

Check the box and you will see this.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVp3Cnf3Zj811pAB4MMsCFwVDM2oETNjDvuc8GW7zdFoL/btSteem08.jpg)

Read what they say and be aware that they are not responsible if the site is hacked and passwords stolen.

I would personally advise against using that option because it's a security risk. Just back up the password for yourself on paper or/and in a file and hide them.

Click the *"Get Deposit Address"* button to make your payment.

This will show you the address to send the *Litecoin* to, or another *cryptocurrency* you are using.

![BlockTrades](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeZMXGo3XjRomcrpD81dvgLr3ZyxP4hG6VLVt3fUNYRLY/btSteem09.jpg)

They also advise to send a little more to cover the fluctuation in price of the currency, and if there is more left, it will be added to your new *Steem* account.

One more time your password is shown and you have absolutely no excuse if you don't do a back up and lose it.

If you are logged in *[BlockTrades.us](https://BlockTrades.us)*, your transaction will show when completed.

I hope this useful for you and that you will successfully and easily create your new *Steem* account.

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