@Stubert61 

Hello,

Welcome to the community, and thank you for your question. We’re happy to help clarify how to create a TP‑Link ID and share a device.

To create a TP-Link ID, here are two methods:

    1. Via Tapo App: Open Tapo app and tap “Create Account”. Set a password (avoid special characters like &, %, space, etc.), accept the Terms, and activate the account via email link.

    2. Via Community Website: Go to https://community.tp-link.com/en/register, enter your details, and activate through the link sent to your email inbox.

To view or manage your TP-Link ID: Open the Tapo app > Me > View Account.

More details, please refer to this FAQ:How to Create TP-Link ID

To share a device to others, please refer to this FAQ: How to Share Tapo and Kasa Smart Devices with Family or Multiple Users

Best Regards