How to open a Binance account: a beginner guide (email sign-up + identity verification)

Three things to be clear on before registering

Plenty of people search "how to register on Binance" and get stuck not on the steps but on a few unspoken worries. Let's clear these three up first:

• WickRead is not Binance. We are an independent chart-reading teaching site. Registration happens on Binance; this guide keeps one promotional registration link with code BN8812 attached. If you use it, WickRead may earn a commission. Check the destination, current terms and regional availability before continuing.
• Check fees and eligibility on the current page. Registration, verification, trading and other service terms can vary by product, account and region; use Binance's current registration page, fee page and account display as the source of truth.
• Check it's available where you are first. Rules on crypto services differ by country and region, and availability varies — Binance isn't fully available in some places. Confirm your local rules before registering rather than following the crowd blindly.

Web or app? Don't download a fake app

You can register on a computer or a phone; the flow is the same. For beginners: do your first registration in a desktop browser — the bigger screen makes every field easy to read so you're less likely to mis-tap; install the mobile app afterwards to check charts on the go.

Here's the pitfall beginners fall into most, and it needs saying on its own: only install the app from an official source, and never tap an ad in search results to download it. One of the most common scams in crypto is a fake app or fake website built to look exactly like Binance, tricking you into typing in your username, password and verification codes — and your money is gone in seconds. A few hard rules:

• Install the app only from your phone's official app store, or by tapping through from Binance's own website. Don't trust "latest download link" or "official entrance" links shared in group chats — that's the exact phishing script.
• When you open a site, read the domain spelling carefully. Fake sites use look-alike letters (swapping an i for an l, adding a hyphen) to fool you.
• Anyone asking for your two-factor code, SMS code or password is a scammer. Binance staff will never ask for those.

Put plainly, registering itself isn't hard — the hard part is not being intercepted by an impostor page at this step. Get in through the official door and the rest is steady. For a systematic way to spot these tricks, have a look at our round-up of the chart traps and scam patterns beginners hit most.

Step 1: email or phone number

Open Binance's official site and tap "Register". The first step asks whether to sign up with an email or a phone number. Our suggestion for beginners: use email. Phone numbers get sold on and spammed more easily through some channels; email is relatively clean, and it's easier to log in from a new device later.

Once you've entered your email and set a login password, Binance sends a verification-code email — type the code back in to finish step one. If it doesn't arrive, don't spam the resend button — check your spam and junk folders first, codes are sometimes delayed a minute or two, and hammering resend can trigger a security lock.

Step 2: password + two-factor

Don't use a birthday, your phone number, or a run of consecutive digits — anything guessable. A simple, memorable approach: a phrase you'll remember + a few symbols and numbers, made long and mixed.

The first thing to do after registering is turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) — install Google Authenticator, scan in the QR code Binance gives you, and from then on logging in and withdrawing require the rotating six-digit code that changes every 30 seconds. This step blocks the vast majority of "password stolen, funds swept out" cases; it takes a few minutes, and we strongly suggest doing it on the spot. Write down the backup key and keep it safe — you'll need it when you change phones.

Referral benefit: up to 20%, subject to the current registration page

The registration page may show a "Referral ID" or referral-code field. If you plan to enter BN8812, first check whether that field appears and what benefits, rates, eligibility and regional limits Binance displays. Whether a code can be entered or changed later is also determined by Binance's current rules.

“Up to 20%” does not mean every eligible user receives the same rate, or that every region, product or account is covered. The registration-page display at the time and applicable local terms control.

Disclosure: this is a promotional link and WickRead may earn a commission if you register through it. WickRead is not Binance and does not promise any specific benefit, rate or eligibility; check Binance's current display and the rules for your region. Crypto trading carries risk.

Step 3: KYC identity verification

To deposit, trade and withdraw normally, you generally have to pass identity verification (KYC) first — it's a compliance requirement you can't skip. The flow isn't complicated, but a few spots trip beginners up:

• Details must match your document exactly. Get every character of your name and ID number right; anything that doesn't match the document gets bounced.
• Photographing the ID: even light, all four corners in frame, no glare. Blurry, cropped or glaring shots are the most common rejection reasons.
• Face check: good light, no hat or glasses, turn slowly as prompted. If it fails, move somewhere brighter and try again after a bit — don't hammer it repeatedly.

Verification usually clears quickly, occasionally with a short wait when it's busy. We can only cover "what to watch for" here; the exact screens go by Binance's current page — their interface changes from time to time.

Set these up right after registering, before you trade

The account works now — don't rush in. Spend ten minutes on security and the basics; it's worth far more than buying a few minutes earlier:

• Anti-phishing code: in security settings, set an "anti-phishing code" only you know. Real emails from Binance will then carry that string, so impostor emails are obvious at a glance.
• Withdrawal whitelist: add your own regular withdrawal addresses to a whitelist, which blocks the "even if hacked, funds can't go to a stranger's address" risk.
• Learn to read the chart first; don't go in heavy. Now you have an account, practise on real prices — start with reading a single candle, learn the common patterns, learn to find support and resistance, and above all scan the 8 chart traps beginners hit most to cut out wrong turns and getting played.

Can't register, keep getting rejected?

Most people register in a few minutes; a few stall at one step. From most to least common, here are the usual cases and their fixes:

• Verification code doesn't arrive. For email, check the spam and "promotions / other" tabs first; for SMS, it's usually carrier blocking, so switch network, turn off any blocking app, and resend after a few minutes — don't spam resend within a minute (it triggers a temporary send lock).
• Identity verification keeps getting bounced. Nine times out of ten it's the photos: blurry, glaring or cropped ID, or a face check that's too dark. Reshoot somewhere brighter with a clean background, lay the ID flat without tilting, and match the name and ID number exactly. Repeated failures bring a temporary limit, so wait an hour or two and try again.
• "Not supported in your region / can't access." This is usually tied to your region's rules — a compliance restriction, not a bug. Look into your local rules on crypto services rather than forcing a workaround with dubious tools, which carry their own risk.
• Page won't load, spins, or nothing happens on tap. Rule out network issues first: switch browser, clear the cache, disable clashing extensions; confirm you've opened the correct official domain (recheck against the "don't download a fake app" section above) rather than fiddling on a fake site.

Bottom line: getting stuck at registration is, in the vast majority of cases, not a big problem — it's small stuff like codes, photos and network. Clear them one at a time, no rush.

FAQ

Which fees and conditions should I check before registering?

Registration, verification, trading and other service fees or eligibility can vary by product, account and region. Check the current registration page, fee page and your account display before proceeding.

What if I don't receive the verification code?

Check spam / junk first; if an SMS doesn't arrive it may be carrier blocking, so switch network or try later; don't spam resend, or you may trigger a security lock.

Do I have to do identity verification?

To use the account normally you generally need to pass verification first — it's a compliance requirement. Have your ID ready, shoot it in good light as prompted, and match the details to the document.

What should I verify before entering code BN8812?

Eligible new users who register through this site's link may receive fee rebates of up to 20%. The actual rate, eligible products, region, eligibility and offer period depend on what the registration page displays at the time and the applicable local terms. WickRead may earn a commission, and is not Binance's official website.

How many Binance accounts can one person have?

One verified identity maps to one main account — don't try to spin up extras with the same identity. Binance does offer an official sub-account feature; whether you can use it, and on what terms, is per Binance's own rules. Use one account well; solid security settings beat having several accounts.

How soon after registering can I start trading?

Once identity verification passes you can basically use it, usually quickly. Don't rush to place an order the moment it clears — set up two-factor and the anti-phishing code first, then spend time learning to read candles. A usable account doesn't mean you're ready to trade.

Pass the registration gate and the account is only a tool — what really decides how much you avoid losing is whether you can read the chart. With the account set up, head over to Candlesticks 101 and work through it, one piece at a time.