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Quick start guide
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
Before we get started, choose whether you're using a web browser or the Binance.US mobile app.
I'm using a web browser
Part I: Create 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.
Part II: Complete basic identity verification
1. To buy, trade, convert, and earn crypto rewards with staking, you'll need to complete basic verification, which takes just a couple of minutes.
To get started, enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) on the Verify Identity screen and click Continue to proceed.
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.
I'm using the Binance.US mobile app
Part I: Create 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.
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.
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.
Part II: Complete Basic Verification
1. To buy, trade, convert, and earn crypto rewards with staking, you'll need to complete basic verification, which takes just a couple of minutes.
To get started, enter the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) on the Verify Identity screen and tap Continue to proceed.
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.
For more detailed step-by-step instructions, or to troubleshoot your Basic Verification attempt, click here.
2. 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, click the link below:
3. 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).
4. Earn crypto rewards with staking
5. Explore everything else we have to offer
You've come a long way so far, but Binance.US still has so much left for you to explore.
Additional features include Binance.US Pay, which allows you to send and request payments from fellow Binance.US customers using crypto.
Here are some recommendations on what to do next:
- A) Complete advanced verification to access our advanced features
- B) Learn how to take your security settings to the next level
- C) Get other important info & troubleshooting tips
A) Complete advanced verification to access our advanced features
You can level up and explore all we have to offer with advanced verification.
How to pass advanced verification:
- How to check your verification level
- Identity documents policy
- Keys to success when verifying your account
- How to create your account & pass each verification level (basic & advanced) (Part C)
Advanced features:
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- OTC trading
- API trading
- Higher deposit and withdrawal limits
B) Upgrade your security settings
- How to save & whitelist crypto addresses
- How to add or remove a device
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) guide & troubleshooting
- Binance.US safety and security tips
C) Other important info & troubleshooting tips
- Status update page & crypto wallet maintenance (service and maintenance updates)
- How to export your transaction history & tax reports
- Using BNB to pay for fees (for a discounted fee rate)
If you have a question or are experiencing an issue, you may want to consult some of our FAQs below:
- Why can't I withdraw or trade?
- Balance is missing/showing asterisks
- Why is a portion of my assets unavailable/locked/unable to be withdrawn?
- Buy order rejected?
If your issue or question is for a specific feature, you can also try checking that features support guides for more relevant FAQs.
Finally, you always have the option of contacting our support team for additional help or questions:
Congratulations. If you've been following along to this point, you're now close to being a pro at using the Binance.US platform. We hope you found this guide useful and thank you for choosing Binance.US.
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