Join a national chess federation that is affiliated with FIDE
Play in a FIDE-rated tournament
Ensure your full name, date of birth, and nationality are correctly recorded by the organizer
Ask the tournament organizer or your national federation to submit your details to FIDE
Check the FIDE rating database for your profile after the event
Contact your national federation if your FIDE ID does not appear
Use your FIDE ID in future rated events and official chess records