Jetpack Account Setup: Account Creation, Purchase, and More

You may have encountered the Jetpack WordPress plugin before, as it is one of the premier plugins created by Automatic, the team that designed WordPress.com. Jetpack gives WordPress sites a powerful boost with features that streamline the management and performance of your site. As a plugin, Jetpack brings some of the essential features of WordPress.com to your self-hosted WordPress sites - a single solution for some of the most needed functions of any website. No matter where you host your WordPress site, you can use Jetpack - all you need is a free WordPress.com account to connect to and this Jetpack account setup guide to get started.

• Create WordPress.com Account
• Purchase Jetpack Backup
• Add a New Site to an Existing Account
• Jetpack Account Setup
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary

Create WordPress.com Account

To use Jetpack, you need a WordPress.com account—even if your site is self-hosted. Here's how to create one:

1. Visit the WordPress.com sign-up page.
2. Fill out the form with your email, desired username, and password.
   Alternatively, sign up using Google, Apple, or GitHub.
   

Purchase Jetpack Backup

Jetpack Backup helps protect your site from data loss. You can install it through two methods:

• Via Websites Tab
• Via Marketplace

Option A: Via the Websites Tab:

1. Log in to Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the Website tab from the side navigation.
   
3. Select a website from which you want to purchase Jetpack and click Settings.
   
4. In the Backups section, click the Install Jetpack button.
   
5. Select a plan to continue.
   

Option B: Via the Marketplace

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the MARKETPLACE button on the left side of the screen.

   

3. Scroll down to the Security section, look for Jetpack, and click CLAIM OFFER.

   

4. Select the plan, check the box, select the website where you want to add the Jetpack, and click BUY NOW.

   

Add a New Site to an Existing Account

You can add more than one site to your WordPress.com account. This will allow you to use a single login for your account and manage multiple sites.

Once you have created multiple sites on your account, you'll see the option to Switch Site under My Sites.

How to Add a New Site or Blog to an Existing Account:

1. Log in to your WordPress account (if you are not already logged in).
2. Visit https://wordpress.com/start to create your new site.

Or

1. Log in to your WordPress account (if you are not already logged in).
2. Click on My Site.
3. Select the Add New Site option at the bottom of the menu.
   Tip: If you already have more than one site, go to My Sites, click Switch Site, and the Add New Site button will be at the bottom of your site's list.
   

Jetpack Account Setup

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Under Dashboard or Plugins, you can see a Jetpack Banner with the Setup Jetpack button.
   
3. Click the Set up Jetpack button and log in using your WordPress.com account credentials.
   

or

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Click Jetpack on the left-hand side menu.
   
3. Under the At a Glance tab, scroll down to Security.
4. Under Backup, click the Connect button.
5. Log in using your Wordpress.com account credentials.
   

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary

The Jetpack account setup process is straightforward and essential for maximizing the potential of your WordPress site. Following this Jetpack account setup guide, you can easily create a WordPress.com account, purchase Jetpack Backup for enhanced security, and easily add new sites to your existing account. With the Jetpack WordPress plugin installed, you'll unlock powerful features that streamline management and improve performance.