Learn how to sign up, log in, and use DeepSeek AI step by step for writing, coding, research, web search, reasoning, and document analysis.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open the Official DeepSeek Website
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Open your browser and go to the official DeepSeek website.
Official website: DeepSeek
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What to do:
Click Start Now to open DeepSeek Chat.
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Step 2: Open DeepSeek Chat
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After clicking Start Now, you will enter the DeepSeek Chat page.
You can also directly open DeepSeek Chat.
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What to do:
Look for the Log In or Sign Up option.
Step 3: Create Your Account
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What to do:
- Click Sign Up.
- Enter the requested information.
- Follow the registration instructions.
- Complete verification if required.
Step 4: Verify Your Account
What to do:
- Open your email.
- Find the verification message.
- Enter the verification code if requested.
- Complete the verification process.
Step 5: Log In
If you already have a DeepSeek account, select Log In.
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What to do:
- Enter your login information.
- Complete verification if requested.
- Click Log In.
You should now see the DeepSeek Chat interface.
Step 6: Start a New Chat
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After logging in, click New Chat if a new conversation isn’t already open.
- What to do:
Click New Chat and prepare to enter your first prompt.
Step 7: Enter Your First Prompt
Click inside the message box and type your question.
Example:
Explain artificial intelligence in simple English for a beginner.
What to do:
Type your prompt and press Enter/Send.
Step 8: Read the AI Response
DeepSeek will generate an answer based on your prompt.
What to do:
Read the answer and check whether it gives you the information you need.
Step 9: Ask a Follow-Up Question
You can continue the same conversation instead of starting again.
Example:
Explain it with a simple example.
Then you can ask:
Make the explanation shorter.
Step 10: Use DeepThink for Complex Questions
For difficult reasoning tasks, use the available thinking/reasoning option.
Example prompt:
Solve this mathematics problem step by step and explain every step.
DeepSeek’s current V4 Preview supports thinking and non-thinking capabilities.
Step 11: Use Search for Current Information
When the Search feature is available, use it for questions that require current information.
Example:
What are the latest AI trends in 2026?
What to do:
Enable the available Search option and submit your question.
Step 12: Upload a File
You can use DeepSeek’s file-upload capability where supported.
What to do:
- Click the attachment/upload option.
- Select your document.
- Wait for the upload to finish.
- Ask DeepSeek to analyze it.
Example:
Summarize this PDF into 10 important points.
Step 13: Use DeepSeek for Writing
DeepSeek can help you write blogs, emails, social media posts, and other content.
Example prompt:
Write a 1,500-word SEO-friendly article about DeepSeek AI for beginners.
Step 14: Use DeepSeek for Coding
DeepSeek can also help with programming.
Example prompt:
Create a responsive HTML and CSS landing page for an AI tools website.
You can also ask:
Find the errors in this code and fix them.
Step 15: Use DeepSeek for Research
Use DeepSeek to organize and understand information.
Example prompt:
Compare DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and Gemini in a table based on features, pricing, and coding.
Step 17: Check Your Previous Chats
Open the chat history/sidebar to find previous conversations.
What to do:
Select an old conversation to continue working on it.