+    /**
+     * Create the preference for allow adding new accounts
+     */
+    private void createAddAccountPreference() {
+        Preference addAccountPref = new Preference(this);
+        addAccountPref.setKey("add_account");
+        addAccountPref.setTitle(getString(R.string.prefs_add_account));
+        mAccountsPrefCategory.addPreference(addAccountPref);
+
+        addAccountPref.setOnPreferenceClickListener(new OnPreferenceClickListener() {
+            @Override
+            public boolean onPreferenceClick(Preference preference) {
+                AccountManager am = AccountManager.get(getApplicationContext());
+                am.addAccount(MainApp.getAccountType(), null, null, null, Preferences.this, null, null);
+                return true;
+            }
+        });
+
+    }
+