Get Started Playing Poker at PokerStars

It's easy to get started playing poker at PokerStars. First, simply click DOWNLOAD POKERSTARS.NET and download the safest and most secure online poker software on the Internet. Even better, it's 100% free.

Now, use the three steps below to complete the installation and register your PokerStars account. You shouldn't encounter any problems, but if you do, just e-mail support@pokerstars.net for assistance.

Mac users: go to our Mac download page, and download the PokerStars software from there.

For more information about how to use our award-winning software, visit our Video Tutorials page.

STEP 1 - Download and install PokerStars software

DOWNLOAD our free poker software. Click "Run" and "Yes" at the prompts. The set-up process might take a few minutes.

STEP 2 - Create your personal account

Getting Started at PokerStars - Create Account

To create your free PokerStars account, select "Create Account" from the "Account" menu in the PokerStars lobby. Fill in the necessary fields on the registration form. Be sure to enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you the required validation code.

STEP 3 - Validate your account

After you register, you will receive a validation code at the e-mail address with which you registered. To validate your account, select "Validate Email Address" from the "Account" menu in the PokerStars lobby. Enter the code you received in your e-mail and press "Validate". Now, you are ready to play!.

PokerStars System Requirements - Poker Game Client

Software:

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

Hardware:

Minimum system configuration (Yes, we tested it. Not too fast, but still playable):

100 MHz Pentium (800 Mhz for Windows Vista)
64 MB RAM (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME) or
96 MB RAM (Windows NT 4 , Windows 2000, Windows XP) or
512 MB RAM (Windows Vista)
800x600 screen resolution with 16-bit color depth (High Color)
20MB of free disk space for download
56k dialup Internet connection

Recommended system configuration:

333 MHz or faster CPU (800 MHz for Windows Vista)
128 MB of RAM or more (256 MB or more for best performance)
512 MB of RAM minimum on Windows Vista (1 GB or more for best performance)
800x600 or 1024x768 screen resolution with 16-bit color depth (High Color)
60MB of free disk space for poker download installation
128kbps or faster DSL or Cable Internet connection

The PokerStars support team is available 24 hours a day. If you require assistance getting started or with any part of your PokerStars experience, don't hesitate to e-mail us at support@pokerstars.net.