You can select Steem or SBD directly from your Steemit account to create a new account for your friend or yourself
At today's rate, you must select at least 5 Steem when you create the new account
The account does not require an email or phone number
Help your friends to get an account in Steemit so they can start with their blog today
Once the payment is complete, just log in to the new account in Steemit with the password you downloaded.
Good luck 
