Season 22 of American Idol is underway, and viewers will start meeting the new contestants that are vying for the show’s big prize for the winner, as well as launching their musical careers. However, in order to do so, they will need to gain America’s votes.

One of the best things about American Idol is that the audience has the opportunity to support their favorite singers throughout the competition. Well, not the whole competition, as in the first rounds, the judges are the ones who make the call.

However, once the artists reach the stages of the live concerts (check out the full schedule of American Idol for 2024), audiences can vote. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, here’s all you need to know. However, some information might have to be updated when the voting process starts.

How to vote on American Idol? Online voting instructions

The three methods to vote in American Idol are: SMS, online at americanidol.com/vote and on the American Idol app. To vote online or via the app, you must register, if you haven’t done so before.

You must be 16 or older, and be located in the US, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. You have up to 10 votes per contestant per voting method. That means you can vote 30 times for each contestant using all three methods.

What are the text codes to vote for American Idol 2024

The text codes will be available when it is time to vote. Usually, each contestant will be assigned a text code and it will be shown during their live performances. It will be also published on the show’s social media platforms. We’ll added when available.

American Idol 2024: When can I vote?

According to the official voting page, voting starts Sunday 4/7. During the live concerts, you can start voting when American Idol starts at 8 PM (ET) until the last commercial break. Voting will be live from coast to coast. Check out American Idol’s voting FAQ page, if you have more questions: https://idolvote.abc.com/#faq