What Is an Anti-Phishing Code
The anti-phishing code is a unique security feature provided by Binance. In simple terms, you set a custom text string (like "MyCode88"), and after that, every official email from Binance will include this text. If you receive an email that looks like it's from Binance but doesn't contain your anti-phishing code, that email is 100% fake.
Phishing emails are one of the most common scams in the crypto space. Scammers forge Binance email templates, telling you things like "your account needs verification" or "you've won a prize," and trick you into clicking a link and entering your password. The anti-phishing code is specifically designed to counter this type of scam.
How to Set It Up
Log into Binance, go to the "Security Center," find the "Anti-Phishing Code" option under the "Advanced Security" section, and click "Enable." Enter your desired code in the input field — it can be any combination of letters and numbers, between 4 and 20 characters. Choose something that's easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess — don't use something like "123456." After entering your code, click Confirm, then verify with your email code and 2FA code to complete the setup.
What Emails Look Like After Setup
Once set up, every official email you receive from Binance will display a line near the top of the email body that reads: "Anti-Phishing Code: [your code]." Every time you get a Binance email, the first thing you should check is whether this line is present and whether the code matches.
Why This Feature Matters
Phishing emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated — sender addresses can be forged, email templates can be copied, and scammers can even register lookalike domain names. But no matter how convincing the forgery, scammers don't know what your anti-phishing code is, so they can't display the correct code in a fake email.
If you don't have a Binance account yet, we recommend setting up the anti-phishing code right after you sign up for Binance. Also, remember to change your anti-phishing code periodically — every three months or so — for extra security.