How to register on Binance: email/phone sign-up, verification code and referral code (2026)

How do I register on Binance? You can open an account for free with just an email or phone number. Open the official Binance app or website, enter your email or phone number → enter the 6-digit verification code → set a login password, and your account is created — if all goes well it only takes a few minutes. Then confirm the referral code BN522, and only after that comes KYC.

If you're ready, you can register here: https://www.binance.com/register?ref=BN522 (new users who use referral code BN522 get a spot and futures fee rebate).

Quick look: sign-up is just these steps

1. Full order: enter email or phone → enter the 6-digit code (valid 30 minutes) → set a password → account created → confirm referral code BN522.^[1][2]
2. Password: at least 8 characters, including an uppercase letter and a number.^[3]
3. Referral code: it appears only after the account is created — enter BN522 at that step; once bound it cannot be changed.^[5]
4. Email or phone: use email if you have no special reason (it receives notifications and helps with recovery); use a phone number if it's stable and can receive SMS.
5. App or web: the flow is identical — pick whichever is in front of you.

This article only covers creating the account. App download, ID/KYC and trading are covered in separate guides.

Binance registration at a glance: 6 steps to create an account

Step	What you do
1. Open the entry	Go to the Binance website or official app
2. Fill in contact	Choose email or phone registration
3. Enter the code	Complete the 6-digit verification
4. Create a password	Set a secure login password
5. Create the account	Check the account-created confirmation
6. Confirm referral code	Check the binding status or enter it as prompted

Whether registration succeeded depends on the account-created status, not on whether your ID was approved. Creating an account and KYC are two separate stages.

If you've already opened the Binance registration page, you can jump straight to Part 3 and follow along.

1. What to prepare before registering on Binance? Email or phone number?

To create a basic account you usually only need an email or phone number that can receive a verification code. ID documents are mainly for identity verification later — don't mix registration and KYC together from the start.

Preparation	What it's for
An email or phone number you use	Registration verification and account recovery
A device that receives codes	Complete email or SMS verification
Your own valid ID document	For KYC later
The official registration entry	To avoid fake sites

One reminder: don't register with a throwaway email just to save time.

It won't matter at sign-up. But when you change phones, forget your password, or hit a security check, you'll realize that email is long gone — and the trouble begins.

Which is better: email or phone registration?

Both work for creating a personal account — neither is inherently superior.

The difference is in later use and account recovery.

Registration method	When it fits
Email registration	You use email long-term and want security notifications
Phone registration	Your number is stable and receives SMS reliably
Apple / Google	You already have a stable third-party account and the page supports it

My suggestion: if you change phone numbers often, prefer a long-term email; if you rarely check email but your phone number never changes, phone registration is fine too.

The key isn't which is more convenient now — it's whether you can still recover the account years later.

Can I register with Gmail, Outlook, or an international phone number?

CoinTrailHub's earlier tests confirmed that common email providers such as Gmail and Outlook, and phone numbers with the correct country code, can complete basic registration.

But one thing must be separated clearly:

A contact method passing verification does not mean every user in that region qualifies for Binance's services.

Before registering, still confirm your real country of residence, the platform rules and local legal requirements. Don't bypass restrictions by misreporting your residence or using someone else's documents.

2. Where is the Binance registration entry? App or web?

Binance mainly offers two registration entries: the mobile app and the website.

Whichever you use, first confirm the URL and the app source.

App and web registration are essentially the same

Binance's official guidance says the app and website have identical registration methods, flow and verification code: email, phone, Apple, Google and Telegram accounts are all supported^[4], and the code is 6 digits, valid for 30 minutes. So don't compare features — what matters is which entry is more convenient for you.

Your situation	Suggested entry
Phone registration, want the code auto-filled	App (a phone can usually auto-read the SMS code; the web means switching to your SMS app)
Just want an account fast, don't want to install the app yet	Website
Will do KYC face recognition later	App (uses the phone camera; the web needs a computer camera)
Apple / Google / Telegram one-tap sign-in	Both support it — follow the device you usually sign in with

If you just want to create an account, either works — don't install both clients just to register. After registering on the web, simply log in to the same account in the app; don't register again.

Also, the Binance app has a "Lite" and a "Pro" interface, and the registration button is in a slightly different place in each — if you can't find the registration entry in the app, check which mode you're currently using.

How to avoid a fake registration site?

Some phishing sites copy Binance's logo, colors and layout almost perfectly.

So don't judge by how the site looks.

Check the domain, the download source and whether the link comes from a real official channel.

A page that looks like Binance is not necessarily Binance.

If you haven't installed the client yet, see:

• Binance download 2026: Android, iOS and desktop official entry + 3-step install tutorial
• Binance iOS download: 2026 iPhone install tutorial

We won't repeat the download process here.

3. How to register on the Binance app: email, code and password, step by step

The following uses a personal account on the Binance app as the example.

Lite mode, Pro mode and different OS versions may look slightly different, but the main flow is the same.

Step 1: open the Binance app and choose to register a personal account

Open the Binance app, tap "Sign Up", then choose "Create a Binance account".

If the page offers personal and corporate account types, regular users should choose personal.

Corporate accounts are for eligible businesses or institutions.

Don't just pick one casually.

You can't change the account type after you've chosen it. Binance's official guidance says a created account's type cannot be directly changed.^[6]

Figure 1: Binance app sign-up entry for new users; button position may vary by current version.

Step 2: enter your email or phone number

After entering the registration-method page, choose email or phone.

Email registration: enter an email address you use long-term.

Phone registration: confirm the country/region code, then enter the phone number.

Here's a small point beginners often miss:

A correct phone number doesn't mean the country code is correct.

For example, a US number uses +1, a UK number +44, a Mexico number +52 — but the page accepting that code does not mean every user in that region qualifies for services.

Fill everything in, review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then tap next.

Figure 2: After entering your contact details, confirm they are correct before continuing.

Step 3: enter the 6-digit verification code

After submitting your contact details, the system sends a code by email or SMS.

According to Binance's official registration guidance, the code is 6 digits and must be entered within 30 minutes.

The specific validity window still follows what the current page shows.

If you receive it normally, enter and submit it.

The real problem is when it doesn't arrive.

If the code hasn't arrived, don't tap "Resend" several times in a row.

Sometimes the email went to spam; sometimes the SMS was blocked by your phone. Different problems need different handling.

Code problem	Check first
Email not received	Spam folder, email address, inbox capacity
SMS not received	Country code, SMS blocking, number status
Code error	Whether you entered an old code
Code expired	Request a new one and use the latest code
Requests too frequent	Pause as prompted by the page

Read the error message first, then decide what to do. Don't lump an expired code, a failed send and a blocked SMS into the same problem.

If it's still unresolved, see Binance registration code not received? Email and SMS troubleshooting (2026).

There's also a bottom line to emphasize:

Only enter the code on the official verification page you opened yourself.

Be wary of anyone asking for your code on WhatsApp, Telegram or any other channel.

Step 4: create your Binance login password

After the code passes, the page asks you to set an account password.

According to Binance's official registration guidance, the password needs at least:

• 8 characters;
• 1 uppercase English letter;
• 1 number.

Follow the page's current prompt.

But I don't suggest stopping at the minimum.

For example, your name's pinyin plus a birthday isn't necessarily secure even if it meets the length.

Better to use a unique, sufficiently long password, generated and stored in a trusted password manager if possible.

One special reminder:

Don't use the same password for Binance and your email.

Email is a key recovery entry for your account. If both use the same password and your email is compromised, the risk is no longer limited to one account.

Figure 3: Create a unique account password following the password rules.

Step 5: confirm the account was created

After setting the password and finishing the steps, the system shows an account-created confirmation.

Seeing this means the basic account is established.

But don't rush to mix up registration and identity verification.

An account being created does not mean KYC has passed, nor that every product is usable yet.

Next there's an easily-overlooked step: confirming the referral code.

Step 6: enter or confirm referral code BN522

This step deserves its own explanation.

Many old tutorials put the referral code before entering email or password, but Binance now puts it last: only after the password is set and the account is created do you reach the referral-code confirmation.

If you came in through a referral link, the system may auto-fill the code and show a green check with "Bound".

If it's not auto-filled, enter it as prompted.

This site's referral code:

BN522

Don't just check whether you typed a code — what really matters is whether the page shows the referral relationship correctly.

Referral-code status	What to do
Shows "Bound"	Check the current code and referral relationship
Input box is empty	Enter it as prompted if you want to use it
Says the code is invalid	Check the code and applicable rules
Already skipped	Check whether you qualify for later back-fill

The referral code is not required to register on Binance — you can create an account without one.

But if you plan to use one, confirm it clearly in the current flow.

Because once the referral relationship is formally bound, it usually can't be changed casually.

Some eligible accounts may qualify for the platform's later binding rules, but that doesn't mean every old account can back-fill.

Note the distinction: binding a referral code and the fee-rebate benefit are not the same thing. The actual ratio, applicable products and campaign conditions should follow Binance's current page and referral-program rules.

If you already registered but forgot to enter it, see Binance referral code back-fill tutorial BN522: can you still add it after registering? (2026).

Figure 4: Check the referral code and the actual binding status.

4. How to register on the Binance website? Five steps

If you don't want to install the app, you can also create an account on the Binance website.

The core steps are close to the app, but the entry point is slightly different.

Step 1: go to the website registration page

Find the registration entry on the Binance homepage, enter your email or phone number, and click "Sign Up".

Step 2: confirm your contact and the terms

The web page may auto-fill the email or phone you just entered.

Check it's correct, review and accept the terms, then continue.

Step 3: enter the email or SMS code

The system sends a 6-digit code to your contact.

Enter and submit it as the page requires.

If it says the code expired, don't keep using the old code — request a new one.

Step 4: set a login password

Create an account password that meets the password rules.

Don't reuse the password of your email or other sites.

Step 5: created — confirm the referral code

After the account is created, check the referral-code binding as prompted, then move on to identity verification.

After registering on the web, do I need to register again in the app?

No.

The same Binance account works across the supported official website and app.

If you registered on the web, open the app and choose Log In with your existing account details.

Register once — no need to create one account on your phone and another on your computer.

5. Where do I enter the Binance referral code? Why do old tutorials differ?

This is the single question most worth solving in this article.

You might see three different claims across tutorials:

Some say enter the referral code right after the email;

Some say enter it when setting the password;

Others say it only appears after the account is created.

Why the difference?

Because third-party tutorials may use different years, page versions or registration paths.

Binance's current standard app and website registration guidance both show the referral-code confirmation after the basic account is created.

So judge where to enter the referral code by the official registration page you're actually using, not by mechanically copying old screenshots.

What three things should you confirm before using a referral code?

First, whether the code applies to your current registration flow.

Second, whether the page shows the correct binding relationship.

Third, whether the actual rebate or campaign benefit matches the official rules you saw.

On the third point especially: don't assume your account automatically gets every benefit just because someone wrote "20%" or "permanent rebate".

What the registration page finally shows matters more than what a promo blurb says.

What if I forgot to enter the referral code?

First confirm whether the account already has another referral relationship, and whether it meets the platform's current back-fill conditions.

If it doesn't qualify, don't re-register, borrow someone's identity, or try to bypass platform restrictions just for a referral code.

The detailed conditions are in the referral-code back-fill guide, so I won't repeat them here.

6. Can't register on Binance? Read the specific error first

When registration gets stuck, the most pointless thing is retrying over and over without reading the prompt.

Different errors need different handling.

Error prompt	What to do first
Email or phone already registered	Try logging in or recovering the existing account
Verification code error	Check you're using the latest code
Verification code expired	Request a new code
Password format invalid	Check length, uppercase letter and number
Referral code invalid	Confirm the code and applicable rules
Region not supported	Verify your real residence and the platform's service conditions

If the system says the email is already registered, recover the old account; if it says the region isn't supported, check service eligibility. Neither is solved by resending the code.

1. The email is already registered — what now?

Don't rush to open another account with a different email.

You may have registered before and just forgotten the password or login method.

First use the official account-recovery feature.

2. The verification code keeps saying it's wrong — what now?

First check whether you're using an old code.

If you keep requesting new ones, follow the page's latest prompt and the code's validity window.

3. Password setup keeps failing — what now?

Check whether it meets the required length, uppercase letter and number.

Sometimes it's not that the password isn't complex enough — it's just missing one required character type.

4. Why does it keep jumping to the KYC page after registration?

Usually the basic account has been created, and the system is guiding you to continue identity verification.

Don't re-register because of this.

5. The page says the region isn't supported — what now?

First confirm the platform's current service scope and the real-residence requirement.

Don't use a false address, borrowed ID, or other untrue information to bypass the restriction.

7. The 4 things most easily overlooked when registering on Binance

1. A fake site is more dangerous than a failed registration

A missed verification code can usually be troubleshot.

Handing your password and code to a phishing site can be far worse.

Confirming the domain and app source is a must before opening an account.

2. A throwaway email saves time now but makes recovery painful later

It feels fine to grab any email at sign-up.

But later, verifying a login or resetting the password may require it.

Don't turn a bit of time saved today into an account you can't recover.

3. Don't just check whether the referral code was entered

If you plan to use one, check the final binding status.

Entering a code doesn't mean every referral benefit has taken effect.

4. Don't rush into funds right after registering

Being able to log in doesn't mean you already understand the difference between deposit, withdrawal, trading and wallet.

Finish the necessary identity verification and security settings first, then learn the features you actually need.

Don't treat "registration successful" as a signal to trade anything immediately.

8. Binance registration FAQ

1. How much does Binance registration cost?

Creating a basic account usually has no opening fee.

But later trading, withdrawal and some other services may incur fees.

2. Which is better, email or phone registration?

Choose the contact you can control long-term and that receives codes reliably.

If you change phone numbers often, prefer an email you use regularly.

3. How many digits is the Binance verification code?

Binance's official email and phone registration guidance uses a 6-digit code, entered within 30 minutes.

Follow what the current page shows.

4. Does Binance registration require an ID?

Creating a basic account usually starts with email or phone verification.

ID documents are mainly for KYC later. Whether you can use deposit and trading services depends on verification status and platform eligibility.

5. Can I register on Binance on a computer?

Yes.

The website supports email and phone registration. After registering on the web, you can log in to the official app with the same account.

6. Is the Binance referral code BN522 required?

No.

The referral code is an optional referral-relationship setting and doesn't affect basic account creation. Actual rebates or rewards follow the official page and applicable rules.

7. I forgot to enter the referral code — can I still add it?

It depends on your account status and the platform's current rules.

Not every account qualifies for back-fill, and there's no guarantee the code can be changed at any time.

8. Can I buy USDT right after registering on Binance?

Not necessarily.

It also depends on identity-verification status, residence, account restrictions and product eligibility.

9. Can users in my region register on Binance?

You need to separate whether it's technically possible to create an account, whether Binance offers services to your residence, and whether local law permits the relevant business.

Some countries and regions impose strict regulation on virtual-asset business. A single account passing a test doesn't mean the service is legal in that region, nor that every user there qualifies.

Before registering, confirm your real residence and the platform's current service scope.

10. After registering on Binance, can I just not deposit?

You can create the account and finish the verification and security settings that are allowed, without depositing or trading right away.

Whether to keep using the products should be decided after you understand the applicable rules and risks.

9. After registering on Binance, what next?

Once you see the account-created confirmation, this tutorial's main job is done.

Next you don't need to re-learn registration — pick the guide that matches your problem.

Need identity verification: read Binance KYC: how long does review take, failure reasons and solutions (2026).

Need to check account security: read Binance/OKX account security checklist: 2FA, anti-phishing code and withdrawal whitelist (2026).

Preparing to buy crypto: read How to buy USDT for the first time: from registration to arrival, step by step (Binance/OKX).

Want the full flow: read Binance registration tutorial 2026: KYC + face verification + buy USDT full flow.

Registration, identity verification, buying, trading and withdrawal are different tasks.

Do the one thing in front of you right — no need to learn every feature on day one.

Summary: how to register on Binance? Remember these key steps

The core flow of creating a Binance basic account is: verify your email or phone through the official entry, create an account password, then confirm the referral-code binding.

Four things are really worth noting:

• Use an email or phone number you control long-term;
• Never leak your verification code or password;
• If you want to use a referral code, check the page's actual binding status;
• Distinguish "account created" from "KYC identity verification completed".

Registration isn't about being as fast as possible — it's about getting the key steps right.

Data verification notes

The key facts in this article were verified against Binance's official registration guidance on 2026-10-16, item by item:

1. Registration order: enter email or phone → enter 6-digit code → set password → account created → confirm referral code. Source: Binance official "How to register on the Binance App" and "How to register on the Binance website".
2. Verification code: 6 digits, entered within 30 minutes. Source: same as above.
3. Password requirement: at least 8 characters, with at least 1 uppercase letter and 1 number. Source: same as above.
4. Registration methods: email, phone, Apple, Google and Telegram, plus corporate accounts. Source: same as above.
5. Referral code: confirmed after the account is created, and cannot be changed once bound. Source: Binance official registration guidance and the Referral mode FAQ.
6. Account type: cannot be changed once selected. Source: Binance official registration guidance.

Different app versions may have different interfaces and button positions; follow the actual page you see.

This article is for cryptocurrency basics and account-security knowledge only, and does not constitute investment, trading or legal advice.