What You Need Before Signing Up
Registering a Binance account is straightforward, but a little preparation goes a long way. You'll need: a commonly used email address (Gmail or Outlook recommended, though domestic email services work too), or a phone number that can receive SMS. Also, since you'll need to complete identity verification (KYC) shortly after registration, having your ID card or passport ready will save you time.
Binance doesn't require you to deposit funds or link a bank card before signing up — the account itself is completely free.
Opening the Registration Page
Go directly to the Binance website and click the "Register" button on the homepage, or use a referral link to reach the registration page. If you don't have a link yet, you can use this one: Register on Binance. Signing up through a referral link also earns you a trading fee discount, which can add up to significant savings for active traders.
Once on the registration page, you'll see two options: email registration and phone number registration. Both work fine, but email is recommended — it's more reliable for account recovery and notifications down the road.
Filling In Your Details and Verification
After choosing email registration, enter your email address and set a password. The password requirements are strict: at least 8 characters, and must include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. Use a strong password that you don't share with other platforms — ideally one you can remember but don't use elsewhere.
If you're signing up through an invitation code or referral link, the invitation code will be automatically filled in at this step — no manual entry needed.
After clicking "Create Account," Binance will send a verification email to the address you provided. The email contains a 6-digit code. Open the email, enter the code back on the website, and your account is created.
The entire process typically takes no more than 3 minutes.
What to Do Immediately After Registration
Once your account is created, don't jump into trading just yet. Take care of these two things first:
First, enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Go to Account Security settings and set up Google Authenticator or SMS verification. Binance strongly recommends Google Authenticator for better security. Accounts without 2FA are at significant risk.
Second, complete Identity Verification (KYC). Accounts without KYC have very low daily withdrawal limits and can't access many features, such as fiat trading and futures trading. KYC usually just requires uploading photos of both sides of your ID card and is typically approved within minutes to a few hours.
What If You Don't Receive the Verification Email?
This is the most common issue beginners run into. First, check your spam folder — Binance emails sometimes get flagged as spam. If you truly can't find it, try registering again with a different email, or switch to phone number registration. Domestic email services (like QQ Mail or 163) may occasionally experience delays — wait a few minutes and refresh.
If the page freezes during registration, check your internet connection and refresh the page. Don't worry — this won't create duplicate accounts.