If you’ve ever wanted to mess around with a weird goblin barrel mirror deck without dropping 200 trophies on your main account, you’ve probably wondered how to make an alt account on Clash Royale. Alt accounts are super common in the Clash community, and for good reason—they let you experiment, play with friends who are new to the game, and even grind separate rewards without touching your main progress. I’ve had three alt accounts over the years, all for different purposes, and I’ve made every mistake in the book when setting them up, so I’m breaking down exactly what works, what doesn’t, and what you need to avoid to get your alt up and running in 10 minutes or less.
How to Make an Alt Account on Clash Royale: Full Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Setting up an alt account is way simpler than most players think, and you don’t need a separate device to do it. The process varies slightly depending on if you’re on iOS or Android, but the core steps are the same for both operating systems. Just make sure you have your main account linked to a Supercell ID, Google Play, or Apple ID first so you don’t accidentally lose your progress when switching accounts. I once lost 6 months of main account progress because I skipped this step, so don’t cut corners here.
- Open Clash Royale on your device and tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the main screen
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu, then tap the “Connected” button next to your current account login method
- Choose “Log Out” and confirm the action—your main account progress is fully saved as long as you linked it previously
- On the login screen that pops up, select “Play Without Supercell ID” or choose a different linked email/Apple ID to create your new account
- Complete the short tutorial (you can skip most cutscenes to speed this up) and start playing on your new alt account
If you don’t have a separate email to link your alt account to, you can even use a disposable email address, but I don’t recommend that. If you lose access to the email linked to your Supercell ID, you won’t be able to recover your alt account if you get logged out, so it’s better to use a real secondary email that you have access to long term. I use a separate personal email for my alt accounts, and I never had an issue recovering access when I got a new phone last year. If you’re playing on a shared device, make sure you log out of your alt account when you’re done playing so other people don’t accidentally mess up your progress.
Top Reasons to Create a Clash Royale Alt Account
You might be wondering if making an alt is even worth the 10 minutes of setup time, especially if you already spend hours a week grinding on your main account. From my experience, alt accounts add a ton of fun to the game without feeling like extra work, and there are a few key use cases that make them worth it for almost every player. First, they let you test unorthodox decks with no trophy risk to your main rank. I’ve spent weeks testing weird hog rider + freeze decks on my alt before bringing them to my main account’s master rank ladder, and that saved me from hundreds of lost trophies.
They also let you play with friends who are new to the game. If you’re at 6000 trophies and your friend just started, you can’t queue for 2v2 together without getting matched against super high level players, but your alt account at 2000 trophies will let you play together easily. You also get a second shot at limited time event rewards that you might have missed on your main account, like exclusive emotes or card skins.
Another big benefit of having an alt is that you can practice different playstyles that you don’t usually use on your main. For example, if you’re a control player who always uses beatdown decks on your main, you can use your alt to practice cycle decks without worrying about losing trophies. I’ve found that playing different playstyles on my alt actually made me a better player on my main, because I learned how to counter more deck types and adapt to different play patterns faster. That doesn’t mean alts are for everyone, though. If you barely have time to play on your main account, adding a second one might feel like a chore instead of a fun break. Only make an alt if you have extra time to mess around without feeling pressured to grind.
Important Rules to Follow When Using a Clash Royale Alt Account
Supercell has pretty clear rules about alt accounts, and breaking them can get both your alt and main account banned permanently, so it’s important to stick to the guidelines. First, you should never use your alt account to tank trophies on purpose to match against lower level players. That’s considered smurfing, and it ruins the game for new players who are just learning the ropes. Supercell actively bans accounts that do this, so it’s not worth the risk.
You also shouldn’t use your alt to exploit events or get unfair advantages in clan wars. For example, joining a clan on your alt to spy on their war decks before a match is against the terms of service, and it’s a pretty low move anyway. Account bans are permanent, and Supercell won’t reverse them even if you say it was just your alt that broke the rules, so play fair on both accounts.
Another rule to remember is that you can’t sell or trade your alt account, that’s also against Supercell’s terms of service. A lot of players try to sell high level alt accounts for real money, but that’s a surefire way to get both your alt and main account banned permanently. It’s also a bad idea to buy alt accounts from other players, because you never know if the original owner will recover the account and lock you out of it. I’ve seen dozens of players get scammed out of money buying alt accounts, so it’s just not worth the risk. If you want a high level alt, grind it yourself, it’s more fun that way anyway.
How to Switch Between Your Main and Alt Account Fast
Once you have both accounts set up, switching between them only takes a few seconds if you link them properly. The easiest way to do this is to link both accounts to separate Supercell IDs, since that works on both iOS and Android devices. You can save both login emails to your device so you don’t have to type them in every time you switch. If you’re on Android, you can also link your accounts to separate Google Play accounts, and if you’re on iOS, you can use separate Apple IDs. I prefer Supercell ID because it lets me switch between my accounts on my phone and my tablet without any issues, so I can play my alt when I’m waiting in line and my main when I’m at home.
Two-factor authentication is a good idea for both accounts, too, so you don’t have to worry about someone else accessing your progress. If you switch accounts often, you can even set up a shortcut on your device to open Clash Royale directly to the login screen, which saves you a few extra taps every time. I have mine set up so I can switch between my main and alt in less than 10 seconds, which makes it easy to jump on my alt for a quick match when I don’t feel like playing competitively on my main. You don’t need any third party apps to do this, all the functionality is built right into the game, so you don’t have to worry about getting banned for using external tools. If you ever have trouble switching accounts, you can reach out to Supercell support for help, but 99% of the time, issues come from not linking your accounts properly when you first set them up.
At the end of the day, learning how to make an alt account on Clash Royale is a simple process that can add hours of extra fun to your game, as long as you follow the rules and use it responsibly. Whether you want to test new decks, play with new friends, or just mess around without stressing about your trophy count, an alt account is a great tool for any Clash Royale player. Just remember to link your main account first before logging out, play fair on both accounts, and don’t take your alt’s progress too seriously.
