Greetings, crypto enthusiast! We’re welcoming you to the CEX.IO platform, an all-in-one ecosystem for a smooth start and continuous journey to the world of digital finance.

Below is a brief guide on how to open an account at CEX.IO and start buying, trading, exchanging digital assets, and earning cryptocurrency rewards.

Before we proceed, please note that some products, services, and digital assets may not be available in your country as per local regulations. You may also refer to the table of contents to the right, to chart your own pathway through our product ecosystem.
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1. Open the CEX.IO website and click the Register button in the upper right-hand corner.

2. Tap Create your account.

3. Choose your country of residence and state if required.

4. Enter your email address and create a password.

Remember: A strong password is the first line of defence for your account. Consider protecting it with:

5. Put the checkmarks and tap Create account.

Once you click the Create account button, we’ll send a confirmation email to the address you specified during account registration. To complete the registration process, open the confirmation email from CEX.IO using any device and click on the button inside.

Alternatively, copy the code from the email and enter it in the "Verification code" box on the website. Then, click Continue.

The email address you provided will be the main communication channel for company updates, important information regarding your account, and if you select to receive our weekly digests, and/or the latest crypto news. By confirming your email address, you’ll receive payment confirmations and account change notifications in a timely manner.

We strongly encourage all users to enable two-factor authentication and add an extra layer of protection to their accounts and funds.

You can enable 2FA in the Security tab of the Profile menu, located in the upper right corner of the CEX.IO website.

The codes can be delivered by text message (SMS) or via an authenticator app. Follow this guide for further instructions.

We understand that verification may seem complicated when done for the first time. To make the process as smooth as possible, we designed an intuitive flow and implemented automated checks. By following our instructions you can get verified in five (5) minutes or less.

1. To start verification, open your Profile page and tap Verify your Identity.

2. Then click Verify on the Identity Verification stage.

A QR code with a link to CEX.IO App will appear. Scan it with your mobile device to open the app and begin the verification process.

Now, let’s learn how to add funds to your account to fuel it for the next steps in your crypto journey.

1. On the Wallet page, click Add funds in the upper corner.

2. USD currency is chosen by default. You can change it to any other supported fiat or digital asset. Click Select payment method to proceed.

3. You’ll see the list of payment methods. The list can be different depending on the currency, your jurisdiction, and account verification level.

Card deposits, Google Pay, and Apple Pay are available for users who’ve completed the Identity verification. To access wire transfers and alternative payment methods, complete the Address verification.

1. Open the Wallet page and choose a currency you want to deposit.

2. Click Select payment method to choose the preferred option.

3. After that, enter the amount you wish to deposit in the “You will get” field.

4. Check the fee and commission*.

* The total amount payable is indicated under the deposit amount in the "You will send" field. The Total amount under the Proceed button shows how much will be credited to your account.

5. Click Proceed.

6. Verify the payment details, and then click Confirm Deposit.

1. On the Wallet page, click Add funds near the currency of your deposit. Alternatively, you can click the same button in the upper right.

2. Next, click Select payment method and choose Deposit address.

3. Copy the wallet address or scan its QR code and use it to transfer the selected cryptocurrency from your external crypto account.

You can buy crypto instantly using your credit/debit card as a payment method. The price will be calculated according to the market rate at the moment of purchase. To instantly buy crypto, navigate to the Instant Buy page in the Products menu.

1. Click on the currency ticker (BTC by default) in the “You receive” field. A list of available assets will open, pick up the one you want to buy.

2. You can change the currency to pay with by clicking on the USD ticker symbol.

3. You can pick up one of the ready-to-buy packs. Otherwise, enter the custom amount of crypto you want to receive, or how much fiat you wish to spend. Click Buy to proceed.

4. On the next page, select a linked payment method. You can also add a new card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Skrill account for this purchase.

5. Verify the amount of your payment and click Proceed to confirm the transaction. A pop-up window will provide the details of your purchase.

6. Click Buy to confirm.

If you pay with a card, you’ll need to provide your CVV code and a 3DS code from your card issuer. Once completed and approved by your bank, the purchase will be credited to your CEX.IO Wallet.

While instant buy and sell operations are available in the CEX.IO Wallet with Add funds and Withdraw features, CEX.IO Spot Trading allows to place market and limit orders and trade over 400 markets with deep liquidity. The platform facilitates the exchange of cryptocurrencies between crypto buyers and sellers, offering features like order books, price charts, deep liquidity, and different order types.

You can find a direct link to the trading terminal in the Products drop-down menu on any CEX.IO webpage under the For Traders column.

Below you can find articles that can be your navigator in our crypto trading universe:

Margin trading allows you to borrow funds to trade larger positions by using your deposited assets as collateral. This means you’re trading with borrowed money in addition to your own funds.

You can proceed to the Margin Trading terminal via the Products drop-down menu on any CEX.IO webpage under the For Traders column.

Remember that margin trading offers bigger profits, but also involves bigger risks compared to spot trading.

Review the collection of articles on how to use CEX.IO Margin Trading to better understand the platform functionality.

Сrypto owners can take advantage of our Staking and Savings services available through CEX.IO Earn to receive regular crypto rewards and grow their holdings.

To start earning, you need to deposit or buy stakeable assets and transfer them to a dedicated staking or savings account. As long as your chosen cryptocurrency remains in your CEX.IO account, you can enjoy an annual reward ranging from 0.5% to 12%.

Rewards are calculated every hour, you can transfer digital assets back to your CEX.IO account at any time.

CEX.IO Referral program welcomes all our customers to spread the word about our platform and invite people to join CEX.IO. This way you can potentially earn 30% of the fees from every transaction and trade made by your referrals.

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The web content provided by CEX.IO is for educational purposes only. The information and tools provided neither are, nor should be construed as, an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, or a recommendation, to buy, sell or hold any digital asset or to open a particular account or engage in any specific investment strategy. Digital asset markets are highly volatile and can lead to loss of funds.

The availability of the products, features, and services on the CEX.IO platform is subject to jurisdictional limitations. To understand what products and services are available in your region, please see our list of supported countries and territories. This page includes additional links to information about individual products, and their accessibility.

CEX.IO Corp. is not a registered broker-dealer or FINRA member. Crypto is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).

Taxes may be payable on any return and/or on any increase in the value of your digital assets and you should seek independent advice on your tax obligations.