You can create a Zune Music + Video account from the Zune.net website and from the Zune Music + Video software—whichever is more convenient for you. To find out what you need to create an account, see About Zune Music + Video accounts.

1. Go to Zune.net and click Sign in in the upper-right corner.

   Or, start the Zune Music + Video software, and click Create new account in the upper-right corner.

2. Follow the instructions for setting up your account.

   Note

   During this process, you’ll be asked to create a Zune Tag. You can use the letters Aa–Zz, the numbers 0–9, and single spaces. A Zune Tag can't start with a number and can't contain words that are reserved or could be considered offensive. "Zune" can't be used in a Zune Tag.