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A Complete Analysis of LINE Registration, Login and Marketing Practice

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LINE is an instant messaging software originating from Japan, born in the 2011 earthquake in Japan, with free text/voice chat, rich emoji stickers (such as the iconic "Brown Bear" and "Connie Rabbit") and community functions quickly became popular around the world, especially in Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia has become a mainstream social tool. Its core uses cover three major directions:Personal socializationCross-border communicationandCorporate Marketing. For individual users, LINE is not only a platform for daily chat, but also provides daily life services (such as bill payment, reservation) and cultural interaction functions. In cross-border scenarios, users can use multi-language interfaces, exchange rate conversion, and cross-border scenariosLINE WebAchieve low-cost cross-border collaboration; Enterprises can use official accounts to push information and place targeted advertisements to directly reach target customer groups.

For users in China, although network restrictions may cause:I can't receive a verification code for LINE registrationor access difficult, but passedEmail Line registration(Gmail or Outlook is recommended) with a stable vpn, you can complete itHow to register Line in China process. furthermoreLINE WebIt provides convenient chat and file transfer functions for computer users to meet the needs of office scenarios. Whether it's personal networking, cross-border business development, or brand marketing, LINE plays the role of a "digital bridge", helping users break through geographical restrictions and connect to global opportunities.

How to sign up for a LINE account

(1) How do I register a Line account?

When you sign up for a LINE account, you'll need a device that can receive text messages. If you don't have a device that can receive text messages, you can verify the phone through a device that can make voice calls. Even on devices that can receive text messages, phone numbers or virtual phone numbers starting with "050" will not be available to you. Please use the phone number provided by your carrier.

  1. Sign up for an account via SMS:

(1) Start LINE, then tap it[Register]

(2) Input[Country]and[Phone Number]> confirmed[Terms of Service]and[Privacy Policy]content[→][Send]/[Confirm]

(3) Enter the verification code you received in the text message

Note: If you are using an Android device, the system will automatically enter the verification code in some devices to go directly to the next step

※ After step 3, if the page shows "Welcome back, ○○!" Please click on it[No, this is not my account][Continued]

(4) Click[Create a new account]
(5) After setting your name and profile picture, click it[→]

(6) After setting a password, tap [→]

※Do not use the same characters or numbers as your password consecutively, and set the password to 8~20 characters, and contain at least 3 combinations of half-width uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers or symbols. (Reference:How do I set a more secure password?

(7) Confirm the friend addition setting (whether to use contacts or not) and then click[→]

2. Verify your account over the phone:

*Phone verification is not available in some countries

(1) Start LINE, then tap it[Register]

(2) Input[Country]and[Phone Number]> confirmed[Terms of Service]and[Privacy Policy]content[→][Send]/[Confirm]

(3) Click[Enter verification code]Lower down the page[Phone Verification]

(4) Click[Continued]

(5) When you receive an incoming call from the phone number you entered, enter the verification code for the automatic voice announcement

※ After step 5, if the page shows "Welcome back, ○○!" Please click on it[No, this is not my account][Continued]

(6) Click[Create a new account]

(7) After setting your name and profile picture, click on it[→]

(8) After setting the password, tap [→]
※Do not use the same characters or numbers as your password consecutively, and set the password to 8~20 characters, and contain at least 3 combinations of half-width uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers or symbols.

(9) Confirm the friend addition settings (whether to use contacts or not) and then click[→]

(2) How to register a Line in China? (Please visit our Chinese website for details)

Step 1: Choose the right vpn service

Before signing up for LINE, you need to choose firstA reputable vpn service provider。 It is recommended to screen through user reviews, professional reviews (such as TechRadar or CNET), and privacy policies to ensure that the provider is committed to "No logging(i.e., user activity is not tracked). Due to the high penetration rate of LINE in Asia such as Japan and South Korea, it is necessary to support the connection of the vpn Servers in Japan, South Korea, or Southeast Asiato ensure a smooth registration process. At the same time, it is necessary to check whether the vpn is used AES-256 encryption and IKEv2 protocol to prevent personal information (such as mobile phone numbers and email addresses) from being stolen in transit.

Step 2: Complete the LINE registration via the web link

  1. Install and configure a vpn: Download a vpn client (such as Surfshark) on your phone or computer, and log in to your account after installing it.
  2. Connect to the destination server: Launch the vpn application, select a node in Japan or South Korea (for example, Tokyo server), and ensure that the IP address is successfully switched to the outside world.
  3. Download the LINE app: While connected to the web app, visit an app store (such as Google Play or Apple Store) to download the official LINE app. If the app store region is restricted, you need to change the account region to the target country in advance.
  4. To register an account, open LINE, click "Create a new account", and enter your email address (Gmail/Outlook is recommended) or an overseas mobile phone number to receive a verification code. For example, user Xiao Wang connects to the vpn through a server in Japan, registers LINE with Gmail, and completes verification within 10 minutes.

How to log in to LINE Web/ How to finish line login?

E-mail login Line web:

Step 1: Log in on your phone and go to the settings menu
Open the installed LINE app (phone or tablet) and make sure that you're logged in to the account you want to connect to your email address. On the main interface of the app, tap the "More" icon in the upper right corner, enter the menu and select "Settings".

Step 2: Add your email address
In the settings page, find the "Account" or "Profile" option and click to enter the account management interface. Select "Add email address", enter a valid email address to be bound (Gmail or Outlook is recommended), and click Confirm to automatically send a verification email.

Step 3: Log in to Line Web after completing the email verification

  1. To check the verification email, log in to your email inbox (if you haven't received it, check your spam folder) and find the email titled "LINE Email Verification."
  2. Click on the verification link: The email will contain a verification link, and when you click on it, you will be redirected to the official LINE website and a message saying "Verification successful" will be displayed. For example, in the Gmail inbox of user Xiaohong, the verification email may arrive within 5 minutes, and the binding will be automatically completed after clicking the link.
  3. Confirm the status of the connection: When you return to the LINE app, you will see a "Verified" label next to your email address on the "Account" page, indicating that the connection is complete.
  4. Precautions
  • Email selection: Avoid using domestic mailboxes such as QQ and 163, which are easy to be intercepted or delayed.
  • Verification Failure Handling: If you do not receive the email, you can try to resend or change the email address and ensure that the network connection is stable.
  • Extended functionality: After you bind your email address, you can retrieve your password through your email address or log in across devices (e.g., LINE Web).

After you complete the email binding, perform the following steps to enable it:LINE Web

  1. To access the official website, open the official LINE website in a browser (make sure that the Internet environment supports access), and click the "Log in to LINE Web" button in the upper right corner of the screen.
  2. Scan the QR code to authorize: Open the LINE app on your mobile phone, go to Settings → "LINE Web", and scan the QR code on your computer screen to complete the device binding.
  3. Synchronize data: After a successful connection, the chat history, contacts and files on the mobile phone will be automatically synced to the computer for seamless connection.

LINE's social media marketing strategy: from official account operation to precise advertising

(1) Create an official corporate account: create a brand interactive position

Companies need to register a LINE Official Account on the LINE platform.(Application portal: LINE Official Account Manager), submit a business license, legal person identity certificate and other qualification documents, and pass the review to activate the account. The account supports the release of graphic information, coupon push, limited-time activities, etc., and can be passed"Sticker Shop"Customize brand-specific stickers (such as the Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has launched limited stickers, which has led to a 50% increase in user downloads) or use themThe "voting function" initiates topic interaction (for example, a catering brand attracted 20,000 users to participate in 3 days through the "New Taste Poll" campaign).

(2) Precise advertising delivery: data-driven and efficient conversion

PassLINE Ads platformEnterprises can target users based on their geographic location, age group, and interest tags (such as "beauty enthusiasts" and "fitness experts"). Take a Japanese beauty brand as an example, its targeting:Female users aged 20-30Launched a new product essence advertisement, combined with the interactive H5 page of "Moisturizing Power Test", and simultaneously pushed it on the LINE news feed and the associated official account, and finally realizedClick-through rate: 18%A 30% increase in online sales conversion rate. In addition, brands can also take advantage of LINE LAP(Audience Analysis) to track the performance of your ads and optimize your delivery strategy.

Key tips:

  • Content localization: Design differentiated content for different regions (e.g., Taiwan prefers "limited time free shipping", and Japanese users are keen on "limited co-branding").
  • Cross-channel linkage: Combine LINE ads with offline store coupons (issued through LINE Coupons) to form a closed loop of consumption.
  • KOL collaboration: Invite popular LINE accounts (such as beauty bloggers) to post review content, and direct traffic to the brand page through the "@账号" function.
  • Through the combination strategy of "official account + precision advertising", enterprises can efficiently reach 200 million monthly active users of LINE, achieving the dual goals of brand exposure and sales conversion.

Multi-platform marketing integration: DICloak tool enables the secure operation of multiple accounts on LINE

DICloak Fingerprint ViewerIt is the core tool for cross-border enterprises to operate multi-region LINE accounts, and solves the problem of multi-account login by simulating the environment of independent devices (such as isolating browser fingerprints and assigning independent IPs).Associated Risks(The same IP triggers the platform account blocking mechanism). For example, if a cross-border beauty brand needs to manage its LINE official accounts in Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan simultaneously, DICloak can configure exclusive IPs (such as the Tokyo IP address in Japan and the Bangkok IP address in Thailand) for each account to ensure that there is no data intersection between the accounts and avoid platform risk control.

Core Functions:

  1. Environment configuration: Create a separate workspace in DICloak and assign a dedicated proxy IP address to each LINE account (it is recommended to select a static IP address in the region where you want to operate).

2. Advanced Multi-Account Management: Log in to your LINE account in different workspaces (e.g., a Japanese account is bound to a Tokyo IP, and a Thai account is bound to a Bangkok IP).Effective profile management is essential for users who need to operate multiple accounts. Allows you to create and manage multiple profiles, each with its own settings, cookies, and user data.

3. RPA Automation:Comes with automation features that help simulate human behavior. By automating tasks such as posting, liking, commenting, and following, these browsers can replicate organic activity. Through DICloak's RPA batch operation function, multi-region promotional information (such as "Double 11 Discount Campaign") can be released in a unified manner, and the interaction data of each account can be monitored in real time.

4. Efficient team collaboration tools: DICloak enables multiple users to seamlessly share and access the same account across different devices. With multiple open profiles and multi-device logins, it ensures smooth and secure access for all team members, making it an ideal solution for businesses and institutions that manage multiple profiles.Through the deep integration of DICloak and LINE, enterprises can build a secure and efficient multi-region marketing matrix and maximize the use of LINE's localized user pool resources.

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LINE FAQs

Q1: I can't receive a verification code when I register on LINE?
Check the email spam folder, it is recommended to use an overseas mailbox such as Gmail/Outlook, and turn off the vpn or switch to a non-domestic IP network environment.

Q2: How to keep log-in in line windows?
When logging in, check "Keep logged in", but use public devices with caution (to prevent privacy leakage); After clearing the cache, you need to scan the code again to log in.

Q3: How do Chinese users sign up for LINE?
(1) Use of Compliant vpns; (2) Priority is given to registration by email (avoid domestic mobile phone numbers); (3) If you need to bind a mobile phone number, you can try an overseas virtual number (such as Hong Kong and Japan).

Q4: Can I register an account directly on LINE Web?

Not supported。 Registration is required on the mobile app (iOS/Android), and the web version only provides login and chat functions.

Q5: What are the steps to register for LINE?
Open the LINE App→ select "Sign up with email", → fill in your overseas email address (e.g. Gmail), → receive a verification code→ Set a password and personal information.

Q6: What are the restrictions on using LINE Web?
Only basic chat and file transfer are supported; Some functions (such as official account interaction and payment) need to be operated through the App.

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