How to create a Bybit account? (Sign up guide)

Account Registration Process

1. Navigate to the official Bybit website using a secure and updated web browser.

2. Click the Sign Up button located in the top-right corner of the homepage.
3. Enter a valid email address or choose to register with a mobile number.
4. Create a strong password that includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
5. Complete the CAPTCHA verification to confirm human interaction.
6. Click the Register button to submit the form.

Email or SMS Verification

1. If registering with email, check the inbox for a message from Bybit containing a six-digit verification code.

2. If registering with a mobile number, wait for an SMS with the same six-digit code.
3. Enter the received code into the designated field on the verification page.
4. Click Verify to confirm identity and activate the account.
5. Failure to verify within 30 minutes requires requesting a new code.

Security Setup Requirements

1. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) immediately after verification using Google Authenticator or Authy.

2. Set up a unique API key only if planning to integrate third-party trading tools.
3. Configure withdrawal addresses by adding and confirming whitelisted cryptocurrency addresses.
4. Define a fund password distinct from the login password for sensitive financial operations.
5. Review and adjust notification preferences for email, SMS, and in-app alerts.

KYC Identity Verification Steps

1. Access the Identity Verification section under Account Security in the user dashboard.

2. Select the appropriate verification level based on jurisdiction and intended trading volume.
3. Upload clear, unedited images of government-issued photo identification such as passport or national ID card.
4. Take a real-time selfie holding the same ID document with visible face and document details.
5. Submit documentation and await automated or manual review, which may take up to 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I register multiple Bybit accounts using the same email or phone number?A: No. Bybit enforces a strict one-account-per-identity policy. Duplicate registrations trigger automatic suspension.

Q: What happens if I forget my fund password during withdrawal setup?A: The fund password cannot be recovered. Users must reset it through the security settings using verified 2FA and KYC credentials.

Q: Is KYC mandatory for depositing funds?A: Deposits can be made without completing KYC, but withdrawals and certain derivatives features remain locked until verification is approved.

Q: Why does my verification fail even with clear ID photos?A: Common causes include glare on documents, cropped edges, expired ID, mismatched names between ID and registration, or inconsistent lighting in the selfie.