What to Prepare Before Registration
Before starting the registration process, it's recommended to have the following items ready so the process goes smoothly.
First, a working phone number or email address. If you're using a mainland China phone number (+86), you can usually receive verification codes without issues, though occasional delays or failures may occur. If you frequently encounter this problem, consider using email to register. For email, Gmail, Outlook, QQ Mail, and 163 Mail all work.
Second, a stable network connection. For well-known reasons, accessing the Binance website directly from mainland China may require certain network tools. Make sure your connection is stable to avoid having to restart the registration process due to network interruptions.
Lastly, if you plan to start trading immediately after registration, it's advisable to prepare photos of your identity documents in advance, as they'll be needed for KYC verification later. Of course, registration itself doesn't require documents -- you can register first and verify later.
Detailed Steps for Phone Number Registration
Phone number registration is the preferred method for many Chinese users because it's simple and intuitive. Here are the specific steps:
Step 1: Open the Binance registration page. Access the registration page through Binance Official channel. Registering through this link earns you trading fee rebates -- more on this later. You'll see the registration form on the page.
Step 2: Select "Phone Registration." At the top of the registration form, there are usually "Phone" and "Email" tabs. Tap "Phone."
Step 3: Enter your phone number. Select "+86 (China)" for the country/region code, then enter your 11-digit phone number.
Step 4: Set a password. Binance requires at least 8 characters, including uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. Set a strong password -- avoid using easily guessed information like birthdays or phone numbers.
Step 5: Enter referral code (if applicable). If you came through a referral link, the code is usually pre-filled. If not auto-filled, you can manually enter a referral code to enjoy fee discounts.
Step 6: Get and enter the verification code. After tapping "Get Verification Code," Binance sends an SMS code to your phone. It typically arrives within one to two minutes. Enter the 6-digit code to complete registration.
If you're not receiving the verification code, check whether your phone has SMS filtering enabled, or try switching network environments and requesting again.
Detailed Steps for Email Registration
Email registration follows essentially the same process as phone registration, just with email verification instead of SMS.
Step 1: Go to the registration page and select "Email Registration."
Step 2: Enter your email address. Use a reliable, secure email. Gmail is most recommended, though QQ Mail and 163 Mail from China work perfectly fine.
Step 3: Set a password. Same requirements as phone registration.
Step 4: Enter referral code. Same as above -- auto-filled through referral links.
Step 5: Get the email verification code. After clicking to get the code, check your inbox for the email from Binance. If you don't find it in your inbox, check your spam folder -- verification emails are sometimes incorrectly flagged as spam.
Step 6: Enter the code to complete registration. The email contains a 6-digit verification code. Enter it and registration is complete.
Common Registration Issues and Solutions
Issue 1: Not receiving the verification code
This is the most common problem for mainland Chinese users. With +86 phone numbers, SMS verification codes occasionally experience delays or failures. Solutions include: wait 2-3 minutes and resend; check if SMS is being blocked by security software on your phone; try again at a different time; if the problem persists, switch to email registration.
For email registration, if you're not receiving the code, first check the spam folder, make sure the email address is correct, and try using a different email provider.
Issue 2: "This phone number/email is already registered" prompt
This means you may have previously registered a Binance account with this phone number or email. Try logging in directly. If you've forgotten the password, use the "Forgot Password" function to reset it. Binance doesn't allow the same phone number or email to register multiple accounts.
Issue 3: Registration page won't load
Check your network environment. Due to regional restrictions, you may need specific network tools to access the Binance website. Make sure you're visiting Binance's official domain to avoid phishing sites.
Issue 4: Password keeps failing requirements
Binance passwords must simultaneously contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers, with a minimum length of 8 characters. For example, "Abc12345" meets the requirements. Adding special characters for better security is recommended, such as "Abc@12345."
What to Do After Registration
After registration, your Binance account is created, but you can't start trading right away. You'll need to complete the following:
Enable security settings. Immediately set up Google Authenticator or phone verification as two-factor authentication. This is the most important step for protecting your account funds -- don't skip it because it seems inconvenient.
Complete KYC identity verification. While you can log in without verification, not completing KYC severely limits your trading and withdrawal amounts, and some features may be entirely unavailable. KYC requires uploading front and back photos of your ID document and a selfie holding the document.
Download the Binance App. If you haven't already, download the Binance App through Binance Official for convenient access to market data and trading anytime, anywhere. Android users can download the APK directly; iOS users may need to switch their Apple ID region.
Make your first deposit. For mainland Chinese users, the most common deposit method is P2P (peer-to-peer) trading, using CNY to purchase stablecoins like USDT, which can then be used for various trades on Binance.
Overall, Binance's registration process isn't complicated -- the entire process takes about 5-10 minutes. The key is ensuring a stable network environment and having the necessary information ready. Registering through a referral link also gets you trading fee discounts, saving considerable money over the long term.