How to register a KuCoin account? (Sign up guide)

Accessing the KuCoin Registration Portal

1. Open a modern web browser and navigate directly to the official KuCoin website at www.kucoin.com. Avoid third-party links or unofficial mirrors to prevent phishing risks.

2. Locate the “Sign Up” button in the top-right corner of the homepage. It appears as a white text label on a purple background.

3. Click the button to launch the registration modal. The interface supports English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and multiple European languages—select your preferred language before proceeding.

4. Confirm that the URL in the address bar displays https://www.kucoin.com/register with a valid TLS certificate indicated by a locked padlock icon.

Email-Based Account Creation

1. Enter a valid email address in the designated field. KuCoin does not accept disposable or temporary email domains such as mailinator.com or guerillamail.com.

2. Input a strong password meeting all criteria: minimum 8 characters, at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one digit, and one special symbol.

3. Complete the CAPTCHA challenge. KuCoin uses interactive behavioral verification—not static image puzzles—to detect automated sign-up attempts.

4. Click “Create Account”. A confirmation email containing a six-digit verification code will be sent immediately.

5. Retrieve the email, enter the code into the input box, and click “Verify” to finalize email binding.

Identity Verification (KYC Level 1)

1. Log in to your newly created account and go to “Security Center” > “Identity Verification”.

2. Select your country or region from the dropdown menu. Only jurisdictions where KuCoin holds active regulatory licenses appear as selectable options.

3. Upload a clear, unobstructed color photo of your government-issued ID—passport, national ID card, or driver’s license. Both front and back sides must be submitted for non-passport documents.

4. Take a real-time selfie holding the same ID next to your face. The system performs liveness detection and checks for document tampering indicators.

5. Submit the application. Processing typically completes within 15 minutes during business hours; delays may occur if document glare, blur, or inconsistent personal details are detected.

Two-Factor Authentication Setup

1. Navigate to “Security Center” > “Google Authenticator” or “SMS Authentication”.

2. For Google Authenticator: scan the QR code using the Google Authenticator app or Authy. Record the 16-character backup key in a secure offline location.

3. For SMS: enter your mobile number including country code. A six-digit SMS code will be delivered for binding confirmation.

4. Enable “Withdrawal Address Management” and whitelist up to five cryptocurrency addresses per asset type. Each new withdrawal address requires re-authentication via 2FA.

5. Activate “Anti-Phishing Code”—a unique phrase displayed in all official KuCoin emails to help users distinguish legitimate communications from spoofed messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I register using a VPN or proxy connection?Registration requests originating from IP addresses associated with residential proxies, datacenter VPNs, or Tor exit nodes are automatically blocked. KuCoin enforces geolocation alignment between registration IP, KYC document country, and declared residence.

Q: Is it possible to change the registered email after account creation?No. The initial email serves as the immutable primary identifier. Users must contact KuCoin Support with verified identity documentation to request an email migration, subject to manual review and multi-step validation.

Q: Why does KuCoin require facial recognition during KYC?Facial biometric matching is mandated under MiCAR Article 37 and AUSTRAC’s Digital Currency Exchange Rules to prevent synthetic identity fraud and enforce strict beneficial ownership transparency.

Q: What happens if my ID expires before completing KYC?KuCoin rejects expired identification documents without exception. Users must submit a currently valid ID issued within the last ten years for passports or five years for national IDs, as defined in ISO/IEC 18013-1:2018 standards.