If you’ve ever wanted to try out a risky off-meta marksman build without tanking your Mythic rank, or play casual ranked matches with your friends who are still stuck in Epic, you’ve probably wondered how to make another account on Mobile Legends. A lot of players skip doing their research first, end up getting both their main and new account banned, or lose hours of progress because they forgot to bind their new profile. I’ve been there myself: I lost my first alt account three years ago because I skipped the binding step and cleared my app cache to free up space. Since then, I’ve created five separate alt accounts for different use cases, and tested every method to make sure they’re safe, fast, and compliant with Moonton’s terms of service.
How to Make Another Account on Mobile Legends Without Losing Your Main Progress
The process is far simpler than most people think, and you don’t have to uninstall the game or buy a new device to do it. The exact steps vary slightly depending on if you’re using Android or iOS, but the core rules are the same for both operating systems. First, open your Mobile Legends app and head to your main profile page by tapping your avatar in the top left corner of the home screen. Tap the “Account” tab on the right side of the menu, then select “Switch Account”.
You’ll see a list of available login options: Moonton account, Google Play Games, Apple ID, Facebook, TikTok, or VK. Never use the same email or phone number linked to your main account for your new alt, as this will automatically merge the two profiles and you’ll lose access to one of them. For Android users, you can either create a new Google Play Games account directly in the pop-up, or use a separate Moonton account registered to a different email. For iOS users, you can use a secondary Apple ID, or again, a separate Moonton account.
Once you select your preferred login method, follow the on-screen prompts to create the new account. You’ll have to play through the short 10-minute tutorial before you can access the full game, which is standard for all new profiles. Always bind your new account immediately after creation, even if you used a social media or Google/Apple login to make it. Binding to a Moonton account adds an extra layer of security, so you won’t lose access if your social media account gets locked or deleted.
Key Rules to Avoid Getting Both Your Accounts Banned
Moonton’s terms of service do allow multiple accounts, but there are hard rules you have to follow to avoid getting flagged by their anti-cheat system. I’ve seen dozens of players lose years of progress on their main accounts because they broke one of these simple rules when making an alt, so don’t skip this section. Moonton allows up to 3 accounts per device as long as they are all registered to your own contact details. Any more than that, and you might get a temporary restriction to verify your identity.
The most important rules to follow are:
- Don't use third-party tools or modded APKs to switch between accounts, as these almost always trigger Moonton's anti-cheat system and can lead to permanent bans for all accounts linked to your device
- Don't sell or share either of your accounts, as this violates Mobile Legends' terms of service and can lead to permanent bans even if you only share the account with a close friend or family member
- Don't use your alt account to intentionally throw ranked matches or boost your main account's rank, as this will be flagged by the game's behavior detection system within a few matches
You also want to avoid creating more than one new account in a 24-hour period on the same device, as this can trigger a temporary login restriction while the system checks for bot activity. Never log into your account on someone else's device if you can't verify it has no modded MLBB files installed, as modded files will flag any account that logs in on that device, even if you didn't install the mod yourself. If you do get a temporary restriction, it’s almost always lifted automatically within 12 hours as long as you haven’t violated any major terms of service.
How to Switch Between Your Main and Alt Account Smoothly
Once you have both accounts set up, switching between them takes less than a minute, as long as you’ve bound both accounts properly. You don’t have to clear cache, log out of your Google or Apple ID, or uninstall the game every time you want to switch. All you have to do is head to your profile page, tap the Account tab, select Switch Account, and pick the login method for the account you want to access.
If you switch between accounts multiple times a day, I recommend binding both accounts to separate Moonton IDs rather than using Google, Apple, or social media logins. Social media accounts often require two-factor authentication every time you log in, which adds extra steps to the process, and Google/Apple logins can glitch if you’re only signed into one account on your device. Always close any running background MLBB processes before switching accounts to avoid login glitches that can lock you out temporarily. I’ve had this happen a few times when I switched accounts right after closing the game without clearing it from my recent apps list, and I had to wait 10 minutes before I could log in again.
If you run into a glitch where the game keeps loading your main account even after you select your alt login, just force close the app, wait 30 seconds, and open it again. That fixes the issue 99% of the time, no need to submit a support ticket or reinstall the game.
Common Mistakes New Alt Account Owners Make (And How to Fix Them)
Even if you follow all the steps above, it’s easy to make small mistakes when you first set up your alt account that can cause headaches later on. I’ve made almost all of these mistakes myself, so I know exactly how to fix them quickly without losing progress. The most common mistake is forgetting to bind your alt account after creating it. A lot of players skip this step because they think their Google or Apple login is enough, but if you ever get a new device, or your Google account gets locked, you could lose all progress on your alt. If you haven’t bound your account yet, do it right now: head to your profile, tap Account, select Bind Account, and follow the prompts to link it to a Moonton account with an email you have regular access to.
Another common mistake is trying to claim all the new user rewards on multiple accounts right away. Moonton’s system tracks new account rewards per device, so if you create two accounts in one day and try to claim all the welcome diamonds and hero fragments on both, you might get a temporary restriction on reward claims. To fix this, just wait 24 hours after creating your first alt before you claim rewards on a second one. A lot of new alt owners also make the mistake of jumping straight into ranked matches before they’ve unlocked enough heroes. You need at least 16 heroes to play ranked, so spend your first few days playing casual matches, completing daily tasks, and unlocking free heroes before you start playing ranked on your alt.
If you get a temporary login restriction after creating an alt, don't submit multiple support tickets right away, wait 12 hours first as most restrictions are auto-lifted. Submitting multiple tickets can flag your account for further review, which can extend the restriction period. If the restriction is still there after 12 hours, you can submit one ticket with screenshots of the error message, and the support team will usually fix it within 24 hours.
At the end of the day, making a second MLBB account is one of the best ways to get more fun out of the game without sacrificing the rank you’ve worked so hard for on your main. I use my two alts all the time: one for testing weird builds and off-meta heroes that I would never dare play in Mythic ranked, and another for playing casual matches with my 12-year-old cousin who just started playing last month. As long as you follow the steps we outlined for how to make another account on Mobile Legends, you won’t have to worry about bans, lost progress, or login glitches. Take your time setting up your new account, bind it properly, and follow the simple rules to stay on the right side of Moonton’s terms of service, and you’ll be able to enjoy both accounts for years to come.