The Binance registration process isn't complicated, but there are a few pitfalls. This article provides a complete step-by-step guide. Download gateway: Binance website, mobile Binance official app, or if you don't have the iOS app, see the iOS install guide.
1. 5-Step Process Overview
| Step | Time Required | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prepare Email | 2 minutes | Use a dedicated email |
| 2. Set Strong Password | 1 minute | 16+ characters |
| 3. Enter Region & Birthday | 1 minute | Real information |
| 4. Bind 2FA | 3 minutes | Bind immediately |
| 5. KYC | 5-30 minutes | Prepare ID documents |
2. Step 1: Prepare Your Email
Recommended
Create an email specifically for Binance. For example:
- Register a new account on Gmail
- The email itself must have a strong password + 2FA
- Do not reuse this email on other services
Not Recommended
- QQ / 163 and other domestic emails (affected by regulations, sometimes fail to receive Binance emails)
- Family shared emails
- Emails that share passwords with other accounts
If your email is compromised → your Binance account is highly likely to be phished next.
3. Step 2: Set a Strong Password
Binance requires a minimum of 8 characters, but 16+ characters are strongly recommended:
- Letters (upper and lower case) + numbers + symbols
- Use a password manager to auto-generate
- Do not reuse passwords from other accounts
Absolute taboos:
- Birthdays, names, phone numbers
- Simple combinations (abc123)
- Reusing passwords from other accounts
4. Step 3: Enter Region and Birthday
Region
Fill in your real place of residence. This affects:
- Available features (Futures / Launchpad)
- Types of ID documents required for KYC
- Tax reporting (in some regions)
Do not enter a fake region just to "bypass restrictions"—inconsistencies later in KYC will directly lead to a rejected registration.
Birthday
Use your real birthday. Once submitted, it's hard to change.
Referrer
If you enter a referrer ID, you can enjoy trading fee rebates. Our site's referral code can be found on the homepage.
5. Step 4: Bind 2FA Immediately
The first thing to do after a successful registration is not depositing, but binding 2FA.
- Account → Security → Google Authenticator
- Use Authenticator to scan the QR code
- Copy or screenshot the key seed and store it in a secure location
- Enter the 30-second code to confirm
Jumping into trading without binding 2FA is handing your assets over to attackers.
6. Step 5: KYC
Materials to Prepare
- ID card (front and back)
- A blank sheet of paper + pen (used when a handheld video is required)
- Well-lit environment
- Clean camera lens
Upload
- Account → Identity Verification → Start
- Select ID type (for mainland China, choose ID card)
- Photograph the front
- Photograph the back
- Liveness check (blink, turn head)
- Submit
Wait
Typically approved in 5-30 minutes. If it fails, try again; failing more than 5 times triggers a 24-hour cooldown.
7. What to Do Immediately After KYC Approval
- Set the anti-phishing code (Settings → Security → Anti-Phishing Code)
- Bind a withdrawal address whitelist
- Set login region restrictions (if available)
- Bind an emergency contact email
- Test a small deposit (e.g., 10 USDT) to confirm the channel
Once these five tasks are done, your account enters the "hard to steal" tier.
8. Phishing Traps During Registration
1. Do Not Register from Short Links
Do not click any t.cn / bit.ly short links. Go directly to binance.com.
2. Do Not Pay "Registration Fees"
Binance registration is free. Any "registration fee / deposit" is a scam.
3. Do Not Download "Registration Agent" Apps
Some "Binance registration proxy" apps ask for your ID + phone number → they give you an "account," but it's actually an attacker opening an account with your identity, holding complete credentials themselves.
FAQ
Q1: How long does registration take? Basic registration takes 5 minutes. Adding KYC brings the total to 10-30 minutes.
Q2: Can I use a VPN to register? Yes. But the IP should match the country of your KYC; avoid random jumping.
Q3: What is the maximum time to complete KYC after registering? Unverified accounts face feature restrictions. We recommend completing KYC on the same day.
Q4: How many accounts can one person register? The official policy is one account per person. Borrowing identities to register multiple accounts is non-compliant.