Three steps, start to finish
You complete all of it on Uphold's own site. My link only points you there.
Create your account
Open the link and sign up on uphold.com with your email. Nothing is entered on this page.
Verify your identity
Uphold runs a quick ID check, as any regulated exchange does. It usually takes a few minutes.
Fund and start
Add funds your way and you're ready to trade. Any welcome offer is applied by Uphold, not by me.