The complete workflow for downloading the Binance APP for the first time can be summarized in five actions: identify the official site → download the installer → allow installation and open → register or log in → enable basic security settings. The entire process takes about 15-20 minutes, with the 85MB installer typically downloading in 30 seconds to 2 minutes, KYC submission in 5 minutes, and 2FA binding in 3 minutes. Be sure to obtain the Binance Official App from the Binance Official Site entrance. iPhone users should follow the iOS Install Guide to switch to a US region Apple ID before downloading from the App Store. Below, we break down the five actions into actionable steps to follow one by one.
Step 1: Identify the Genuine Binance Official Site
Manually Enter the Domain
Manually type binance.com into the browser address bar. Don't click any search result ad slot. If the main site won't open, use the backup domains binance.info or binance.bz.
Verify the SSL Certificate
Click the padlock on the left side of the address bar → "Connection is secure" → "Certificate is valid", and confirm the issuing subject is Binance Holdings Ltd. The certificate's remaining validity should be more than 60 days. If it shows "Certificate has expired", close immediately.
Avoid Common Phishing Domains
| Forgery Type | Example | Judgment Basis |
|---|---|---|
| With hyphen | binance-login.com | The real site has only one main domain |
| Character substitution | b1nance.com / binanee.com | Digit 1 / double e |
| Punycode | Looks like binance but address bar has xn-- | Close immediately |
| Multi-level subdomain | binance.com.fake-xx.co | The real main domain is at the end |
Step 2: Download the Installer
Android Devices
- Go to the "Download" menu at the top of binance.com
- Select Android APK; the browser starts downloading a 85MB file
- The same page publishes the SHA256 checksum—take a screenshot to save it
- After the download completes, use "File Manager → Hash Calculation" on your phone to verify the SHA256
iOS Devices
- Open the App Store (you'll need to switch to a US, Hong Kong, or Japan Apple ID; the Chinese Apple ID can't find it)
- Search for Binance, look for the golden-yellow diamond icon, with developer Binance Holdings Ltd
- Click Get and wait for the download, size about 200MB
- After downloading, it installs automatically to the home screen
Desktop
If you need the desktop client, on the binance.com download page select Mac (.dmg, 148MB) or Windows (.exe, 96MB). On Mac, double-click the dmg and drag Binance to Applications. On Windows, double-click the exe and click "Next" all the way.
Step 3: Install and Allow Permissions
Android First Install
After tapping the APK file, you'll see "Installation of unknown source apps is not allowed". Follow the prompt "Go to settings → select the browser → Allow install" to authorize, then return to install.
On first launch, the following permissions will be requested. We recommend allowing all:
- Notifications: push login alerts, market alerts, deposit arrivals (must enable)
- Camera: scan login, KYC photos (must enable)
- Storage: save K-line screenshots (optional)
- Face ID / Fingerprint: biometric login (strongly recommended)
iOS First Launch
iOS permission prompts will pop up in sequence: Notifications, Camera, Face ID. Allow all. If you accidentally tapped deny, you can re-enable them in "Settings → Binance".
HarmonyOS / Other Customized Android Systems
Huawei HarmonyOS, Xiaomi HyperOS, and OPPO ColorOS add a "Pure Mode" intercept. Follow the system prompts and select "Continue installation", or temporarily disable Pure Mode and re-enable it after installation.
Step 4: Register or Log In
New User Registration
- Open the APP and tap "Sign Up" at the bottom
- Choose email or phone, we recommend using a frequently used email
- Set a password of at least 8 characters, including upper/lowercase letters and digits
- Enter the email verification code and complete the human-machine slider verification
- Optionally fill in a referral code to enjoy a 10% spot fee rebate
Existing User Login
- Tap "Log In" at the bottom
- Enter email or phone + password
- Receive a 6-digit email verification code
- If Google Authenticator is enabled, enter another 6-digit dynamic code
- Successful login, takes about 40 seconds
First-Login Risk Control
A new device's first login triggers "Device Authentication": the APP sends a confirmation email to the registered email. After clicking "Allow this device" in the email, the APP automatically refreshes and login succeeds. If you haven't received the email within 5 minutes, check your spam folder.
Step 5: Must-Do Security Settings
Bind Google Authenticator (2FA)
- In the APP: "My → Security → Authenticator"
- Download Google Authenticator or Authy
- Scan the QR code displayed in the APP
- Enter the 6-digit code from Google Authenticator to complete binding
- Be sure to save the 16-character recovery key—you'll rely on it if your phone is lost
Set an Anti-Phishing Code
"My → Security → Anti-Phishing Code", customize a string of 8-20 characters (for example, "binance-myself-2026"). All subsequent official Binance emails will carry this string. Emails without this string are 100% phishing.
Complete KYC Verification
Intermediate KYC takes only 5 minutes: have your passport or ID ready, and the APP will guide you to photograph the front and back of the document + face recognition. After passing, you can raise your withdrawal limit to 100 BTC per day or more.
Set a Whitelist of Withdrawal Addresses
"Security → Withdrawal Address Management", add your frequently used wallet addresses to the whitelist. Afterward, withdrawals can only go to whitelisted addresses. Even if your account is stolen, assets cannot be transferred to unknown addresses.
Enable Login Notifications
"Security → Login Management", enable "New Device Login Email Notifications". Once an unknown device logs in, you will receive an email immediately and can freeze the account.
What New Users Should Do on Day One
| Order | Action | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Download APK from official site / App Store download | 2 minutes |
| 2 | Install + grant permissions | 3 minutes |
| 3 | Register account + email verification | 3 minutes |
| 4 | KYC Intermediate verification | 5 minutes |
| 5 | Bind Google Authenticator | 3 minutes |
| 6 | Set anti-phishing code + withdrawal whitelist | 2 minutes |
| 7 | Small USDT test deposit (≤ 100 USDT) | 5 minutes |
| 8 | Complete a 10 USDT spot buy experience | 3 minutes |
Total time after completion is about 25-30 minutes. After that, you'll have full Binance trading capability.
FAQ
Can I register without a passport?
Yes. KYC supports three types of documents: ID card, driver's license, and passport. Chinese users can complete Intermediate verification using their ID card.
Can I try the APP first before deciding to register?
Yes. In the unlogged-in state, the APP can browse K-lines, view market data, and read news. Order placement and deposits/withdrawals are not available. Registering later after getting familiar with the interface is perfectly fine.
Why doesn't the APP open after downloading?
Most likely the system version is too low (Android below 8.0) or storage space is insufficient. Ensure Android 8.0+, iOS 14+, and at least 500MB of free space.
Do I have to register with a Chinese phone number?
No. Email registration is entirely feasible. Afterward, you can add a phone number in "Security → Phone Number". Mainland China phone numbers (+86) can bind normally for receiving security SMS.
Should the first deposit start with a small amount?
Strongly recommended. First deposit 10-50 USDT via the TRC20 chain. Confirm that the arrival process, fees, and speed are all normal before increasing the amount. TRC20 deposit fee is about 1 USDT, and 1 confirmation is enough for arrival.
Do I still need to use the web version after installing?
It depends on habit. For daily market watching, placing orders, scanning, and Web3, the APP is enough. If you like multi-screen K-line display, creating APIs, or managing subaccounts, the web version is more convenient. Most users keep both and alternate, without needing to pick one. Additionally, the APP settings have a "Browser jump to web version" one-tap entrance, so even with only your phone, you can temporarily switch to the web view to see detailed data.