Binance's main domain is binance.com, but due to regional restrictions and anti-phishing needs, the official team periodically activates mirror domains. If a new user wishes to access via a mirror, they must first verify it in the official announcements, and then confirm the login portal via the Binance website; users needing to install the app can use the Binance official app, while iOS users should refer to the iOS install guide. This article compiles the currently known list of official mirrors, their verifiable sources, and verification methods to help you dodge "fake mirror" traps.
1. What Is a Binance Mirror Domain?
A mirror domain refers to an alternative domain officially activated by Binance that resolves to the exact same backend services. They share the same account database and the same set of APIs as binance.com. Logging in on any of them is no different from logging into the main domain. There are typically three reasons for activating a mirror:
- Regional Network Restrictions: If the main domain suffers from DNS pollution or IP blocking in certain countries or ISPs, a new domain is activated to restore accessibility.
- Compliance Requirements: Some regulated regions require localized domains (e.g., binance.us handles US operations and is independently run by BAM Trading).
- Traffic Diversion and Disaster Recovery: Mirror domains share the traffic load when the main site faces large-scale DDoS attacks.
Important Distinction: binance.us is an independent US entity, and its accounts do not interoperate with the main site; in contrast, mirrors like binance.info and binancezh.co share account data with the main site. Their natures are completely different—do not mix them up.
2. Currently Known Official Mirror List
The following list is compiled from Binance's official Twitter, Help Center announcements, and official emails (content is subject to change at any time; please verify before use):
| Domain | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|
binance.com |
Global main site | Long-term stable |
binance.info |
Main site backup domain | Activated via official announcement |
binance.asia |
Asia-Pacific mirror | Activated via official announcement |
binancezh.co |
Chinese user mirror | Pushed via official email |
accounts.binance.info |
Login proxy domain | Main site login interface |
binance.cx |
LATAM mirror | Regionally activated |
binance.bz |
Mirror for some regions | Regionally activated |
binance.sc |
Africa mirror | Regionally activated |
binance.us |
Independent US entity | Accounts do not interoperate |
Please note that the official team will not list all mirrors at once. Binance usually pushes corresponding mirror domains based on the user's location, so when you see someone else mention a certain domain, it does not mean it is available to you.
3. Three Methods to Verify "Is This an Official Mirror?"
Method 1: Check the Binance Help Center
After logging into binance.com, go to Help Center → Announcements → Latest Binance News, and search for keywords like "alternative domain", "mirror", or "accessible domain". The official team will issue an announcement when activating a new mirror, including the domain name, effective date, and a description of its purpose. Bookmark this announcement page and revisit it regularly; it is much more reliable than asking around.
Method 2: Check From an Already-Logged-In Binance Account
Go into your Account Settings after logging into the main site. Binance will push a "Recommended Access Domain" in the top right corner based on your IP's region and risk control rules. This push interface only returns officially activated domains and will not push third-party sites.
Method 3: WHOIS and Certificate Verification
Perform a WHOIS query on the suspicious domain. Official mirrors are usually registered through MarkMonitor or CSC Global (these are enterprise-grade registrars commonly used by big international brands), and the registrant info will show Binance Holdings Limited or related entities. A personal domain registered on GoDaddy or NameCheap by an individual is obviously not official.
Simultaneously check the HTTPS certificate. The certificate must be issued to *.binance.com or *.binance.info to be valid.
4. The Most Common Fake Mirror Tricks
Trick 1: Copycat Mirror Ads
You will often see accounts on Twitter, Telegram, and YouTube claiming to have the "latest Binance mirror address", providing domains like binance-mirror.site or binance-cn.cc. These are all phishing domains. The official team will never promote mirrors through influencers or community bloggers; anyone asking you to join a group to get a mirror link is running a scam.
Trick 2: Forging Official Emails Pushing New Mirrors
The email might say "The main domain will soon be inaccessible, please switch to the new mirror binance-new.com immediately." The method to identify these emails is simple: look for your anti-phishing code. A real official email will carry the anti-phishing code you set yourself; a fake one will not.
Trick 3: Fake "Over-the-Wall Acceleration" Services
Certain paid services claim to provide accelerated Binance access for domestic users, but they are actually routing your traffic through a man-in-the-middle to intercept your login credentials. Any third-party service asking you to "log into Binance" through their domain is phishing. The correct approach is to use a VPN to connect to the real binance.com, rather than going through a third-party domain.
5. Four Points to Remember When Using Mirrors
- Stay Alert: Even with an official mirror, you still need to perform a "30-second check" before every login. You cannot relax just because it is a "mirror".
- Do Not Bind New 2FA on a Mirror: Since some mirrors are just CDN frontends, complex functional operations should ideally be completed back on the main binance.com site.
- Set the Same Anti-Phishing Code for All Domains: The anti-phishing code is an account-level attribute. Setting it once applies it across all domains.
- Regularly Clear Mirror Sessions: Your device management list might treat different mirrors for the same account as different sessions. Periodically clear out the ones you rarely use.
6. What to Do If You Find a New Domain Not Yet Publicized
In very rare instances, Binance might activate a mirror before issuing an announcement, so you might encounter a new domain before the announcement drops. The principles for handling this are:
- Do not enter your password to log in directly.
- First, use WHOIS and the certificate to verify the domain's ownership.
- Submit a customer service ticket to Binance asking if the domain is official (do this from an already-logged-in main site).
- Until you receive official confirmation, treat it as an unknown domain.
This level of caution might sound tedious, but you will rarely encounter it more than a few times a month, and the security benefits for your account far outweigh the minor hassle.
FAQ
Q: Do my API keys still work when I log in using a mirror domain?
A: Yes. Mirrors share account data with the main site, so API keys are universal. API calls still need to use the api.binance.com domain, not the mirror.
Q: Do I need to switch mirrors on the mobile app? A: No. The Binance app internally uses API domains and is not restricted by web domains. As long as the app can connect to the network, you can use it normally.
Q: Can I register on binance.us with a mainland China ID? A: No. binance.us only serves US residents and requires a US SSN to complete KYC. Mainland China users should use the main binance.com site.
Q: Why do I see people recommending domains like binance-zh.com? A: Any domain with hyphens in the middle or suffixes other than official ones like .com/.info/.asia/.us are almost 100% phishing. Please rely on the Binance Help Center announcements and do not trust "blogger recommendations".