Getting Started with MyRecipes
What is MyRecipes?
MyRecipes makes it easy to find, save, and cook the recipes you love. You can enjoy MyRecipes on MyRecipes.com and in the MyRecipes app, available for iOS and Android.
Use the same MyRecipes account on both. Your regular saved recipes and collections will automatically sync between MyRecipes.com and the app, so your favorites are there wherever you cook.
Creating an Account
Setting up your account is fast and easy:
- Go to myrecipes.com.
- Click Join for Free.
- Sign up using your email address, Facebook, Google, or Apple account details.
Note for Allrecipes users: You do not need to create a brand-new account. Allrecipes and MyRecipes accounts are linked using passwordless authentication. Simply log in to MyRecipes using the exact same email address you use for Allrecipes, and your saved recipes and collections will automatically sync.
Saving Your First Recipe
You can instantly save recipes while browsing MyRecipes or sister sites:
- From a Recipe Page: Click the Save button located on any recipe page.
- From Recipe Cards: Click the Heart icon on any recipe card to send it directly to your Saves & Collections.
Creating Collections
Organize your saved recipes into custom categories to fit the way you cook:
- Click Saves in the upper right corner of myrecipes.com to open your Saves & Collections page.
- Scroll down and click the New Collection + button or the Create Your First Collection link.
- Enter a name for your collection and add an optional description.
- Click Create to save it.
To remove a collection, select the collection card, click the three dots in the upper right corner, and select Delete Collection.
Searching Recipes
Finding your saved dishes or discovering new inspiration is simple:
- Search Saved Recipes: Enter a partial or full recipe name into the main Search box. Matching results will display at the top of your screen in the Your Saves section.
- Filter and Sort: On your Saves & Collections page, use the filter on the left side to sort your recipes by Newest, Oldest, Alphabetical: A-Z, or Alphabetical: Z-A.
- Explore New Ideas: Search across more than 100,000 partner recipes directly through the search tool.
Saving from Other Sites
You can keep all your favorite recipes in one place without relying on messy bookmarks or screenshots:
- Copy the recipe link/URL from any of the 1,800+ supported web food sites.
- On MyRecipes, open the Add New Recipe box.
- Paste the link into the Save field.
MyRecipes will instantly generate a recipe card in your Saves that links directly back to the original publisher's website.
Downloading the App
Take your recipe collection into the kitchen with the official MyRecipes app, available for iPhone and Android devices:
- Search for MyRecipes on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the app.
- Open the app and log in with your MyRecipes account credentials.
- Your saved recipes and custom collections will automatically sync across your web and mobile devices.
App Benefits: Enjoy a clean, display-awake mode while cooking, easy ingredient/step toggles, and optional MyRecipes+ features such as ad-free browsing and importing recipes directly from Instagram and TikTok posts.
Where to Get Help
If you run into issues or have questions about your account, click here to submit a help request directly to our Customer Support team. Support requests are typically processed within two business days.