A Mi Account is your all-access pass to Xiaomi’s cloud services, backups, and phone security tools. It lets you sync contacts, photos, and settings, locate your phone if it’s lost, and access features like Find Device, Mi Cloud, and Themes. In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up a Mi Account on Xiaomi devices easily and securely.
1. What Is a Mi Account?
A Mi Account is a free user account provided by Xiaomi that connects your phone to Xiaomi’s online services. With it, you can:
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Back up photos, messages, and app data to Mi Cloud.
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Find, lock, or erase your device remotely via Find Device.
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Purchase themes or apps from Mi Store.
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Sync notes, call history, and calendar events across Xiaomi devices.
2. Requirements Before Setting Up
Before creating a Mi Account, make sure:
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You have a valid email address or phone number.
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You’re connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
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Your MIUI software is updated to the latest version.
To check for updates:
Settings → About phone → System update → Check for updates.
3. How to Create a Mi Account Directly on Your Xiaomi Phone
Follow these simple steps:
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Open Settings on your Xiaomi device.
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Scroll down and tap Mi Account.
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Choose Sign in or Create account.
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Tap Create account.
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Select your preferred option — Using phone number or Email address.
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Enter your details and create a secure password.
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You’ll receive a verification code via SMS or email. Enter it to verify.
✅ Done! You’ve successfully created your Mi Account.
4. Sign In to an Existing Mi Account
If you already have an account, simply:
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Go to Settings → Mi Account.
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Tap Sign in.
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Enter your Mi ID (email or phone) and password.
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Once signed in, your device will automatically sync with Mi Cloud.
💡 Tip: If you’ve forgotten your password, tap Forgot password? on the login page, then follow the verification steps to reset it.
5. Enable Mi Cloud Services
Once your account is active:
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Open Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
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Turn on Sync automatically.
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Choose what to sync — Contacts, Messages, Gallery, Notes, etc.
This ensures your data stays safe and recoverable if your device is lost or reset.
6. Activate Find Device
One of the most valuable features of a Mi Account is Find Device. To enable it:
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Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Find Device.
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Toggle it ON.
Now, you can locate your phone anytime via the official website:
🌐 https://i.mi.com
From there, you can ring, lock, or erase your device remotely.
7. Managing Your Mi Account Online
You can access and manage your account details anytime at https://account.xiaomi.com — update your profile, change passwords, or check linked devices.
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