5 is a 100% FREE service with no subscription fee - you will never be charged to use 5.
You will be asked to register (for FREE) and sign-in to 5 in order to watch your favourite shows. You can read this article to find out why you need to register: Why do I need to sign-in to watch 5?
Registration is simple, please follow the below steps.
You will be asked to enter your name, postcode, date of birth and email address, create a password and confirm that you have read and accept the terms & conditions.
Register via Website or Mobile App
- Navigate to https://www.channel5.com/ or downloand the 5 App from the App Store or the Google Play Store
- Select 'Sign In' in the corner of the webpage, or select 'More' from the icons displayed on your mobile device, then select 'Settings' and 'Sign In'.
- Select 'Register' and enter your details. Once done, you will have a free 5 account!
Register when setting up TV or Streaming Device App
To create an account while pairing a TV or streaming device, follow the simple steps below.
- Select 'Sign In or Create Account'
- Follow the steps on your TV screen. Using a mobile device, tablet or desktop browser, navigate to https://activate.channel5.com/ - or Scan the QR Code using your mobile device's camera.
Beware of Scam QR Code Readers. More detail on this help article, here.
5 is a 100% FREE service with no subscription fee - you will never be charged to register or use 5.
- Using the device you used to create an account, enter the six digit code displayed on the TV or Streaming Device you are attempting to sign in on, or pair.
- You will now have a FREE 5 account!
You will be asked to enter your name, postcode, date of birth and email address, create a password and confirm that you have read and accept the terms & conditions.
When entering your postcode please make sure you use all capital letters and include a space in the middle (eg AB1 2CD).
How you enter your date of birth will vary depending on which platform or device you are registering on but if you see the small calendar icon next to this field, please click on that, then click on the year at the top of the date picker that appears and select the year, then month and then day of your birth.
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