Hilton’s loyalty program, Hilton Honors, boasts an impressive 118 million members worldwide — and for good reason. The program allows members to redeem points for award stays at over 5,900 properties across 119 countries in the greater portfolio of more than a dozen brands, from Waldorf Astoria to Hampton by Hilton. With so many options, it’s understandable that you’d want to know how to become a Hilton Honors member.

There are many guides on how to make the most of Hilton Honors points, but this article rewinds to the basics to help new members get started. If you’ve asked questions like "How do I become a Hilton Honors member?" or "How much does it cost to join Hilton Honors?," read on for a quick, step-by-step guide to joining — at no cost.

If you’re already a member, fast-forward to our complete guide to Hilton Honors and more advanced methods on maximizing membership.

4 steps to become a Hilton Honors member

It should take you less than five minutes to join the hotel loyalty program — and you'll be able to start enjoying benefits, like guaranteed discounted rates, immediately.

1. Join Hilton Honors

Signing up for a Hilton Honors account is a straightforward process with no cost involved.

Begin by going to Hilton’s homepage. In the top right corner, look for the option called Join.

Clicking on that link opens a new page, Join Hilton Honors. Here, a total of nine mandatory fields must be completed to make membership official: your first name, last name, phone number, email, country, address, ZIP code, password and confirm password.

Once these fields are complete, click the blue Join for Free button at the bottom of the page.

The page will then refresh with a personalized welcome that includes your name and your Hilton Honors membership number. You will also receive an email to the address you provided that confirms membership.

2. Log in

Your Hilton Honors membership number serves as your username by default. You will need this number, plus the password you created, to log in to your account.

With your Hilton Honors number handy, go up to the person icon in the top right corner of the screen, and click Sign In.