How to get started with Udemy

This article provides instructions for logging in and out of Udemy on the mobile app.

• Don’t have a Udemy account yet? See how to sign up on the mobile app.
• Using a browser? See how to log in and out on a browser.
• Are you unable to log in? Review how to troubleshoot log in issues.

Table of contents

• What is passwordless email authentication?
• Log in on the mobile app using your email address
• Log in on  the mobile app using Google, Facebook, or Apple
• Log out of Udemy on the mobile app

What is passwordless email authentication?

Passwordless email authentication is a secure way to verify a user’s identity without using a password. With passwordless email authentication, a 6-digit code is sent to your email inbox when you’re signing up or logging in to Udemy.

Can I disable passwordless email authentication and log in with a password instead?

Passwordless email authentication enhances the security of your Udemy account and helps prevent unauthorized access. As a result, passwordless email authentication is the default method for logging in to Udemy and it’s not possible to disable it or to log in with a password instead.

• Note: Disabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) will not disable passwordless email authentication. Learn more about managing MFA for your account.

Depending on your location, you may also have the option of logging in using:

• Facebook, Google, or Apple.
  • See how to log in on a browser using Facebook, Google, or Apple.
• Your phone number.
  • See frequently asked questions regarding logging in to Udemy with your phone number.

Log in on the mobile app using your email 

1. On the log in screen of the mobile app, enter your email address and tap Log in.

2. After you tap Log in, a 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email inbox. 

• The code will expire after 15 minutes.
• If you don’t see the code in your email inbox, check your spam folder. If you didn’t receive the code, tap Resend code

3. Enter the 6-digit code and tap Log in to complete the sign up process.

Log in on the mobile app using Facebook, Google, or Apple 

If you have previously signed up for Udemy using the Apple, Facebook or Google option, follow these instructions to log in using that account. 

1. On the log in screen of the mobile app, tap the Facebook, Google, or Apple logo. 

2. Follow the prompts on screen to log in to your account.

Log out of your account on the mobile app

1. Tap Account at the bottom right.
2. Tap Sign out.

This article provides instructions for logging in and out of Udemy on a browser.

• Don’t have a Udemy account yet? See how to sign up on a browser.
• Using the mobile app? See how to log in and out on the Udemy mobile app.
• Are you unable to log in? Review how to troubleshoot log in issues.

Table of contents

• What is passwordless email authentication?
• Log in on a browser using your email address
• Log in on a browser using Google, Facebook, or Apple
• Log out of Udemy on a browser

What is passwordless email authentication?

Passwordless email authentication is a secure way to verify a user’s identity without using a password. With passwordless email authentication, a 6-digit code is sent to your email inbox when you’re signing up or logging in to Udemy.

Can I disable passwordless email authentication and log in with a password instead?

Passwordless email authentication enhances the security of your Udemy account and helps prevent unauthorized access. As a result, passwordless email authentication is the default method for logging in to Udemy and it’s not possible to disable it or to log in with a password instead.

• Note: Disabling multi-factor authentication for your account will not disable passwordless email authentication. Learn more about managing MFA for your account.

Depending on your location, you may also have the option of logging in using:

• Facebook, Google, or Apple
  • See how to log in on a browser using Facebook, Google, or Apple.
• Your phone number
  • See frequently asked questions regarding logging in to Udemy with your phone number.

Log in on a browser using your email address

1. Navigate to Udemy.com, and click Log In in the top right of your browser.

2. On the log in screen, enter your email associated with your Udemy account, then click Continue.

Note: Depending on your location, you may also have the option to log in using your phone number. Follow the instructions on screen to log in using your phone number.

• View frequently asked questions for phone number sign up and log in.

3. After you click Continue, a 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email inbox. 

Note:

• The code will expire after 15 minutes.

If you don’t see the code in your email inbox, check your spam folder. If you didn’t receive the code, click Resend code.

4. Enter the 6-digit code and click Log in to log into your account. 

Log in on a browser using Google, Facebook, or Apple 

If you have previously signed up for Udemy using the Google, Facebook, or Apple option, follow these instructions to log in on your browser using that account. 

1. Navigate to Udemy.com, and click Log In in the top right of your browser.

2. On the log in screen, click the Google, Facebook, or Apple icon. 

Log out of Udemy on a browser

Note: If you’re accessing your Udemy account from a public or shared device, be sure to always log out of your account when you’re finished studying. 

1. Move your cursor to your initials or profile image at the top right of the page.

2. Click Log out in the dropdown menu.

This article provides instructions for signing up to Udemy on a desktop or laptop browser. 

• Learn how to log in and out of Udemy on a browser.

Note: If you’re a Udemy Business learner, steps on how to join or log in to your account are available in the Udemy Business Help Center.

Table of contents

• What is passwordless email authentication?
• Sign up on a browser using your email address
• Sign up on a browser using Facebook, Google, or Apple

What is passwordless email authentication?

Passwordless email authentication is a secure way to verify a user’s identity without using a password. With passwordless email authentication, a 6-digit code is sent to your email inbox when you’re signing up or logging in to Udemy.

Can I sign up by creating a password instead?

Passwordless email authentication enhances the security of your Udemy account and helps prevent unauthorized access. As a result, passwordless email authentication is the default method for signing up to Udemy and it’s not possible to create an account using a password.

Depending on your location, you may also have the option of signing up using:

• Facebook, Google, or Apple
  • See how to sign up on a browser using Facebook, Google, or Apple.
• Your phone number
  • See frequently asked questions regarding signing up to Udemy with your phone number.

Sign up on a browser using your email address

1. Navigate to Udemy.com.

2. In the top right of your browser, click Sign up.

3. On the sign up screen:

• Enter your Full name and Email.
• If you want to receive promotional emails, select the check box.

Note: Depending on your location, you may also have the option to add your phone number for easier login and added security. Follow the instructions on screen to add a phone number to your account.

• View frequently asked questions for phone number sign up and log in.

4. After you click Continue, a 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email inbox. 

• The code will expire after 15 minutes.
• If you don’t see the code in your email inbox, check your spam folder. If you didn’t receive the code, click Resend code.

5. Enter the 6-digit code and click Log in to complete the sign up process. 

Sign up using Facebook, Google, or Apple

You can also sign up to Udemy using your Facebook, Google, or Apple account.

1. Navigate to Udemy.com.

2. In the top right of your browser, click Sign up.

3. On the sign up screen, click the Google, Facebook, or Apple logo. 

Note: The Google log in option won’t work if third-party cookies are disabled on your browser or if you opt-out of third-party cookies through the cookie preference settings on Udemy. If you’re encountering issues with the Google option, please ensure third-party cookies are enabled. If you don’t want to enable third-party cookies, please select a different sign up method.

4. If you selected Google or Facebook, follow the prompts on screen to complete the sign up process. 

5. If you selected Apple, follow the prompts to complete the sign up process. You’ll be asked if you wish to share the email address that’s registered to your Apple ID with Udemy. 

• If you wish to hide that email address, however, you can choose to have Apple generate a unique, private email address.
• Messages sent to this address will be forwarded to your personal email address by a private email service. You can read or respond to these emails moving forward and still keep your personal address private.
• For more information, see Apple’s support site.

You can access your Udemy account on many different devices, including a desktop, laptop, or mobile device. This article explains which Udemy features are available on each platform.

Course features by platform

 Features are listed in rows and platforms are listed in columns. Items labeled with a checkmark icon (✓) are available on the platform.

* Feature is not available in free courses

** If enabled by the instructor of a paid course

Personal Plan subscription

Learn more about Udemy’s Personal Plan subscription.

Udemy’s mobile apps

Learn more about Udemy’s mobile apps.

Payment methods

Learn more about Udemy’s various payment methods.

Instructor features

You can access your Udemy courses from various devices and platforms, on both PC and Mac desktops/laptops, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices. Our system requirements for these follow below.

Minimum system requirements