How to Create a KakaoTalk ID

Set a KakaoTalk ID in your profile settings so friends can add you without your phone number. Choose carefully: KakaoTalk IDs usually cannot be changed.

Steps

1. Open KakaoTalk and go to the More or Settings tab.
2. Open your profile or Kakao Account settings and find KakaoTalk ID.
3. Type the ID you want and check it is available.
4. Save it.
5. Turn on Allow others to find me by ID if you want to be searchable.

Tips

• Do not use your phone number or birth date in the ID.
• IDs usually cannot be changed once set.
• Turn ID search off again if you get spam.

Other ways to add friends

• Share your QR code.
• Add by phone number, if they have it saved.

Signing up needs phone verification: see KakaoTalk phone verification.

KakaoTalk on a computer

KakaoTalk for PC signs in with your Kakao Account and may ask you to approve the sign-in on your phone. Setting up your ID and account email first makes desktop sign-in smoother.

FAQ

Can I change my KakaoTalk ID?

Usually not once set.

Why can people not find my KakaoTalk ID?

ID search may be turned off in your settings.

Do I need a phone number for KakaoTalk?

Yes, for sign-up verification.

Related: KakaoTalk phone verification · delete a Kakao account · create a LINE ID.