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When you open the Binance signup page, it can be confusing to know where to start. You may verify your email and then be asked for an ID, or your account may be created while the trading screen is still unavailable. That is because these are separate steps. It is much easier to track your progress when you distinguish account creation, identity verification (KYC), and security setup.
This guide walks you through the signup process and the English labels to look for on screen. If you already have an account, check logging in or account recovery before creating a new one. If you are signing up for the first time, open the signup page below and follow along.
Affiliate disclosure: If you sign up using the link above, the publisher may receive a commission under the relevant program. Referral code: DE20OFFVIP. Check the available benefits and terms on your own signup screen.
Official information checked: November 7, 2026. Menu locations and available features may vary depending on the app version and your region of residence.
What to prepare before signing up to make things go more smoothly
First, prepare an email address or phone number that you can keep managing. Use contact information you will keep using for logging in and recovering your account later, not something you use only for signup and then discard. For identity verification documents, select your actual country or region of residence on the verification screen to see what is required. The types of ID mentioned online do not necessarily apply in every country.
You should also distinguish between personal and corporate accounts from the start. If you will use the account personally, choose the personal signup flow. If you need an account in your company’s name, read the corporate account information first. The official signup guide says that the account type cannot be changed after creation.
When accessing the site, check the actual domain in the address bar and the app publisher. Seeing a familiar logo in search results does not necessarily mean you are on the correct site. Changing the screen language does not change your eligibility based on your region of residence.
1. Choose a signup method: email, phone number, or an available social account
On the website, Sign Up is the signup button. You can choose to enter an email address or phone number, or use a social account such as Google or Apple if offered on screen. Even if social login is convenient, it does not mean identity verification can be skipped later.
If you use email, first check for typos in the address. If you do not see the verification email, it is simpler to check your spam folder and the address you entered before repeatedly requesting a new code. It is best not to reuse a password from another site. Follow the requirements displayed on the signup screen for the password’s actual length and character combinations.
It is less confusing if you think of this as two separate tasks. Contact verification checks whether you can access that email address or phone number, while the KYC step that follows checks the account holder’s identity. Completing the first step does not mean you have completed the second.
2. More important than entering a referral code is seeing “Linked”
If you used a referral link, check during signup that the referral information has been linked. The official web signup guide describes a green checkmark next to the code and a Linked label. Do not just check whether the code appears on screen; make sure the link is confirmed as complete.
A linked referral relationship cannot later be changed to another one or removed. So rather than opening several links one after another, check which relationship will be linked to your account before proceeding. Linking a referral code and receiving a bonus are also separate steps. Seeing that the referral is linked does not mean a specific reward has been paid.
3. Complete KYC: Check that your information matches before uploading documents
After signing up, look for a verification menu such as Get verified or Identification in your profile. Menu names and locations may vary by version, so use the screen that shows your account’s current verification status as your reference.
After selecting your actual country or region of residence, you will see the documents required there. Make sure that the information you entered, such as your name and date of birth, matches your documents, and use an accepted ID. Ensure the document photo shows all corners and that glare does not obscure the text. If you are asked to verify your face, follow the instructions on that screen.
If you see Under Review after submitting, your application is being reviewed. Before uploading the same documents again, check whether you have received any additional requests. If your application is rejected, check the stated reason and correct the issue. Review times vary by account, so it is not possible to promise that it will be completed within a few minutes.
4. Secure your account before going to the deposit screen
If you have made it this far, check the two-factor authentication and passkey options available in your account’s security settings. Also secure the email account you use to log in. Keep recovery information somewhere safe, and do not share verification codes or passwords in comments or messages.
If an anti-phishing code is available, you can use it as an additional way to identify official emails. However, having this code does not make every link safe. You still need to get into the habit of checking the address and the contents of a request before clicking a button in an email.
Your account being ready does not mean you need to send money right away. If you choose to deposit, check the asset name, network, address, any required memo or tag, and minimum deposit requirements separately. In particular, even if the coin name looks the same, make sure the sending and receiving networks match.
How to think about fees and signup bonuses
When looking at trading costs, it helps to first distinguish what each fee is for. Spot trading fees, futures trading fees, and withdrawal costs are different items. Actual costs may also vary depending on your account tier, trading pair, maker or taker status, and any applicable programs.
For example, if the trade amount is 1,000 USDT and the applicable fee rate is 0.1%, the trading fee is 1 USDT. This example explains how the calculation works and does not indicate the rate currently applied to your account. Entering the trade amount and rate shown on your own screen in the same way makes it easier to compare costs.
Referral programs, paying fees with BNB, and limited-time promotions each have different conditions. Do not simply add different discount figures together and treat them as the final discount rate. When a benefit is shown, read the applicable products, payout method, and expiry date as well.
You should also distinguish bonuses from cash and vouchers. Official information describes various reward types, such as trading fee rebate vouchers and trial funds. Even if the amount looks large, it does not mean you can withdraw the full amount immediately. Check the tasks assigned to your account and the reward types in your Rewards Hub and the promotion terms. You do not need to deposit or trade more than you originally planned just to get a reward.
Signup bonus: What “up to 19,800 USD” means
If you are looking into the affiliate welcome bonus, you may have seen a reward amount of up to 19,800 USD. The official program announcement distinguishes between up to 100 USD during signup and up to 19,700 USD for additional tasks after KYC. It does not mean that 19,800 dollars in cash will be credited just for signing up.
Eligible new users who sign up through a link from an approved affiliate account can participate. To receive a reward, you must complete your individual tasks by the deadline. Rewards are issued as individual vouchers, such as trading fee rebate vouchers or Earn trial funds. Do not assume that every account is assigned the same tasks and rewards.
To receive additional reward tasks, you must complete KYC within 30 days of signing up. For each affiliate account’s 30-day cycle, tiered tasks and rewards are assigned to the first 1,000 eligible new users. Once the limit is reached, newly invited users will not be assigned Level 2 tasks and rewards until the next cycle begins. Availability may vary depending on your region, remaining allocation, task and promotion changes. Check what is shown in your own Rewards Hub before deciding. You can read the terms in the official affiliate welcome bonus announcement.
Common questions that come up during signup
If you do not receive a verification email or get an error saying the code is incorrect, follow the troubleshooting steps for your current issue in What to do if you don’t receive a verification email or get a code error.
I signed up, but I can’t trade.
Check these steps in order: account creation, KYC approval, and eligibility to use the relevant product. First, find out which step is still pending. Do not try to solve the issue by changing the screen language or creating another account.
I missed the referral code during signup.
The official Referral Pro FAQ describes a limited process for linking a referral after signup. Your account must be a primary account opened within the past 30 days, have no existing referral relationship, and have no deposit or trading history. You must also meet the requirements that your KYC information has not been used on another account in the past 180 days and that you are not classified as a wash trader. This feature does not apply to every existing account, so check whether you meet the requirements in the FAQ below first. Closing your account and creating another one to change the referral relationship is not allowed.
The Korean explanation and the language shown in the actual interface differ.
Look for labels such as Sign Up, Linked, and Identification mentioned alongside the Korean explanations in this article. The screen language is separate from eligibility or residency settings. If an item is unclear, do not guess; compare it with the corresponding screen in the official signup guide.
What should I check after signing up?
First check your identity verification status and security settings, then read the requirements and costs for the features you actually plan to use. Account setup and trading decisions can be handled separately. Fee benefits do not eliminate the risk of losses due to price fluctuations or leverage.
Resources to refer to when checking the screens
Official Binance web signup guide · FAQ on referral linking and change requirements · Personal identity verification guide