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Getting Started With Binance.US

This article will help you create and begin to use your Binance.US account

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Welcome to Binance.US! You're almost ready to buy, trade, and earn crypto rewards with staking. In this quick start guide, we'll show you how to sign up and invest in crypto in as little as 2 minutes.

What you'll need to get started

  • Your full legal name and date of birth

  • Your SSN (Social Security Number) for verification purposes

  • Your current address details (PO boxes not accepted)

  • A web browser or the latest version of the Binance.US mobile app

Important: Before starting your verification, please ensure you reside in a supported state/region. You can check which states/regions are supported here.


Getting Started on Web Browser

Creating Your Binance.US Account

1. Visit https://www.binance.us/register to create your free account. Enter your email, password, and referral code (optional). Confirm that you are over the age of 18 and have read, understand, and agree to the Binance.US Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Click Create Account.

2. Binance.US will send you a verification email. Open the email you used to sign up for Binance.US and enter the authentication code when prompted.

3. To add an extra layer of security to your account, you will be asked to enable SMS authentication by inputting your phone number and clicking Send Code. Your method of two-factor authentication can be changed at a later date, but SMS is required to complete the sign up process.

4. Check your phone for the six-digit verification code. Click Enable Authentication after confirming that you have correctly entered the digits.

Note: In rare circumstances, depending on cellular carrier settings, you may need to exit the page and try again in a few hours.

Completing Basic Identity Verification

To buy, trade, convert, and earn crypto rewards with staking, you'll need to complete basic verification, which takes just a couple of minutes.

1. To get started, enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) on the Verify Identity screen and click Continue to proceed.

If you need help finding the verification page, visit your Profile Page, then click the verify account button and continue with steps 1-3.

2. Fill in the form with your personal information before clicking Next.

3. Enter your residential address and click Confirm.

Disclaimer: The address entered must be your current residential address. We are unable to accept PO box addresses.

For more detailed step-by-step instructions, or to troubleshoot your basic identity verification attempt, click here.


Getting Started on Mobile App

Creating Your Binance.US Account

1. Download and install the Binance.US app. Open the app and click No account yet? Sign up now. Input your email, create a complex password, and enter a Referral ID, if applicable.

Confirm that you are 18 years old and have read and agree to the Binance.US Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap Register.

2. Binance.US will send you a verification email. Open the email you used to sign up for Binance.US and enter the verification code.

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Note: Before you reach this page, you may be presented with a Google reCAPTCHA to solve.

3. To add an extra layer of security to your account, you will be asked to enable SMS Authentication by inputting your phone number and clicking Send Code. Your method of two-factor authentication can be changed at a later date, but SMS is required to complete the sign up process.

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Note: In rare circumstances, depending on cellular carrier settings, you may need to exit the page and try again in a few hours.

4. Check your phone for the six-digit verification code. Select Enable Authentication after confirming that you have correctly entered the digits.

Completing Basic Identity Verification

1. To get started, enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) on the Verify Identity screen and tap Continue to proceed.

If you need help finding the page to begin your verification on mobile, tap the profile icon in the top right corner of your home page, then from profile select Identity Verification.

2. Enter your full legal name and address as well as any other requested information on the next page. and click Next. Review your details and click Confirm Information.

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For more detailed step-by-step instructions, or to troubleshoot your basic identity verification attempt, click here.


Using Binance.US

Complete Advanced Verification to Access Advanced Features

If you've already passed basic verification, you have the option to add advanced verification. Completing Advanced Verification allows all Basic Verification covers plus:

How to pass advanced verification:

Upgrade Your Security Settings

The safety of your accounts is as important to us as it is to you. That is why we offer you these security tips and simple practices you can follow to ensure your information doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

Connect a Payment Method

To connect a payment method and fund your account, please follow this guide: How To Link a Bank Account & Deposit via ACH

Deposit Crypto

It's easy to deposit crypto to your Binance.US wallet for use on the platform.

If you have crypto and want to move it to your Binance.US account, follow the instructions below to send it to your Binance.US wallet.

Before sending or receiving crypto for the first time, we recommend reviewing our recommended best practices when it comes to crypto security.

Once you're ready to transfer crypto to your Binance.US account, see our article: How to Deposit Crypto

Trade or Convert Crypto

Binance.US allows you to quickly and securely convert between a large selection of cryptocurrencies or make more advanced trades using our Advanced Trading interface (including Market & Limit, Stop-Limit, OCO, and Trailing Stop orders).

For detailed instructions on trading, please see our article: How to Trade on Binance.US

Earn Crypto Rewards with Staking

Staking is one of the best ways to earn rewards on top of your crypto while contributing to the security of your asset's network since most, though not all, stake-able assets use a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.

Please consult our guide for step-by-step instructions on staking, unstaking, and managing your rewards: Staking on Binance.US

Other Important Info & Troubleshooting Tips

If you have a question or are experiencing an issue, you may want to consult some of our FAQs below:

Contact Support

Finally, you always have the option of contacting our support team for additional help or questions. Simply open the chat and ask our team any questions you may have!


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