Have you ever been stuck in a brutal rank slump, too scared to try that flashy new fighter hero because you don’t want to tank your main account’s 60% win rate? Or maybe your group of friends plays on a different server, and you don’t want to abandon the mythic rank you’ve spent 2 years grinding for? That’s exactly when you need to know how to make another account in Mobile Legends. I’ve created 3 separate alternate accounts over my 4 years of playing MLBB, so I’ve tested every method to do this safely, without risking bans or losing access to your main profile.
Why Make Another Account in Mobile Legends in the First Place?
A lot of new players assume making a second account is only for hardcore grinders or people who want to troll lower rank lobbies, but that’s not true at all. There are tons of legitimate, useful reasons to have an extra MLBB account, and most casual players can get a lot of value out of having one. I made my first alternate account back in 2021 just to practice Ling’s combos, and it saved me from hundreds of angry teammate reports when I was still fumbling his skill 2 dashes.
Some of the most common reasons players choose to make a second account include:
- Test new heroes and off-meta builds without hurting your main account’s win rate, match score, or honor level
- Play with lower-ranked friends without dragging your main rank into unbalanced matches that ruin your win streak
- Access region-exclusive events, collab skins, or heroes that aren’t available on your main account’s home server
- Start fresh if you made bad early choices like spending thousands of diamonds on low-value skins or heroes you never actually play
You don’t have to grind your alt to mythic or spend a single cent on it to get value. Most players use their second account almost exclusively for casual play or practice, and that’s more than enough reason to make one. You don’t need to spend any money on a second account to get full use out of it, even if you only log in a few times a week to test new hero patches.
Step-by-Step Safe Method to Create Your Second MLBB Account
Before you do anything else, there’s one critical step you have to complete first, no exceptions. Always link your main account to a Google, Facebook, or official Moonton account first before making a new one. If you skip this step, you could lose all your main account progress permanently when you log out to make your new alt. I’ve seen dozens of players lose years of skins and rank progress because they forgot to link their main account before switching, so don’t skip this part.
Once your main account is safely linked, creating your second account only takes a few minutes. First, open Mobile Legends and tap your profile icon in the top left corner of the main screen. Tap the “Account” tab on the side menu, then select “Log Out” from the options at the bottom. You’ll be kicked back to the game’s initial login screen, where you’ll see options to log in with existing linked accounts or create a new one.
Select the option to create a new account, and choose which service you want to link it to. You can use a secondary Google account, a separate Facebook profile, an Apple ID (if you’re on iOS), or even create a new standalone Moonton account if you don’t want to link another social profile. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your details, complete the initial tutorial, and you’ll be dropped into your new account’s main screen immediately.
Don’t use modded apps or third-party dual space tools to create multiple accounts. Moonton’s anti-cheat system flags most third-party cloning apps as cheating software, and using them can result in both your main and alternate accounts being banned permanently. If your phone has a built-in official app cloning feature (like Samsung’s Dual Messenger or Xiaomi’s Dual Apps), those are usually safe to use, but always double check that you’re only using official system tools.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Second Mobile Legends Account
Even if you follow the setup steps correctly, there are a few easy mistakes that can cost you progress or get your accounts banned. The most common mistake I see new players make is forgetting to link their new alt account after creating it. So many people make an account, play for a few weeks, then accidentally log out or update their app, and lose all their alt progress because they never linked it to an email or social profile. Link your new account within 24 hours of creating it to avoid losing any progress if your app crashes or you switch devices.
Another big mistake is using your alt account to troll or intentionally throw matches. A lot of players assume they can get away with feeding or typing abusive messages on their alt because it’s not their main, but Moonton tracks account behavior across all accounts linked to the same device. If your alt gets reported and banned for toxic behavior, there’s a very real chance your main account will get banned too. I know a player who lost his 3-year-old mythic main account because his silver alt got reported 12 times in one week for intentionally feeding.
You also want to avoid trying to sell or trade your alternate account. Account selling violates Moonton’s terms of service, and if the company detects that an account has been transferred, they’ll ban it permanently. Even if you don’t plan to sell your account, never share your login details with anyone, even friends who offer to grind ranks for you. Account sharing is also against TOS, and if the person you share with makes changes to your account or violates rules, you’ll be the one facing the ban.
How to Switch Between Your Main and Alternate MLBB Accounts Smoothly
Once both your main and alt accounts are properly linked, switching between them only takes about 30 seconds, no app reinstalls or restarts required. To switch, just tap your profile icon on the main screen, go to the Account tab, and select “Switch Account” from the menu. You’ll see a list of all accounts you’ve linked to your device, just tap the one you want to log into, and you’ll be switched over immediately.
If you switch accounts more than 5 times in a single hour, you might get a temporary 10-minute security lock on your login. That’s not a ban, it’s just Moonton’s anti-hacking measure to stop people from brute-forcing account logins. Just wait 10 minutes and try again, and you’ll be able to log in normally. Never share your account login details with anyone, even friends who offer to grind your alt for you, as account sharing is one of the top reasons for permanent MLBB account bans.
If you want to be able to access both accounts at the same time without switching, you can use your phone’s built-in app cloning feature to make a second copy of Mobile Legends. Just make sure you’re using the official system clone feature, not a third-party app from the app store. Third-party cloning apps are almost always flagged by Moonton’s anti-cheat, and can get both your accounts banned even if you’re not doing anything else wrong.
Knowing how to make another account in Mobile Legends opens up a ton of new ways to enjoy the game without risking the progress you’ve worked so hard for on your main profile. Whether you want to practice new heroes, play with friends on different servers, or just mess around without worrying about your win rate, a second account is a super useful tool for any MLBB player. Just follow the safe steps we outlined, avoid the common pitfalls, and you’ll have your new account up and running in less than 10 minutes. I still use my 3 alternate accounts regularly to test new hero patches before I bring them to my main mythic lobbies, and it’s made me a much more consistent, confident player overall.