Welcome to Bitget — the world’s fastest-growing crypto derivatives trading platform. First of all, among many other platforms and exchanges, thank you for putting your trust and confidence in Bitget. We won’t settle for less than the best for you! Allow us to take this chance to walk you through the very basic first steps of your journey on Bitget!
Create Your Account
Getting started is a breeze! Here’s a quick guide:
- Download the Bitget app (Android | iOS) or visit the Bitget website
- Click [Sign Up] and enter your email or phone number to create your account.
Bind and Change Your Mobile Number
Ensure your account’s security by binding your mobile number using these straightforward steps:
- Binding: Visit the homepage, navigate to ‘Security Settings’, and follow the prompts to bind your number.
Changing: In the same section, select ‘Change’ in the phone number column to update your details.
Login Guideline
You can choose the following login methods:
(1) Login with password
- Find the login entrance on the Bitget App/ Website
- Enter your account (mobile phone number or email) and password
- Receive Google verification code or (phone or email verification code). If the verification code is delayed, please try again or seek help from online customer service.
Complete Identity Verification
Identity Verification or Know Your Customer (KYC) standards are required for all users on Bitget to protect the account against fraud and financing risks. The verification process on Bitget is straightforward.
- First, log in to your Bitget account. Then click [the human figure] icon, then click [ID Verification], or you can go to this link.
- Click [Verify] in the Level 1 Verification box, fill out the country that issues your ID, and upload the pictures of your government-issued ID. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Once you finish KYC Level 1, you can enjoy all Bitget’s products and services without restrictions! If you are interested in bolstering the security of your account, you can complete KYC Level 2. Level 2 further requires the submission of proof of address.
Fund Your Account
There are two ways to fund your account: (1) Buy crypto with fiat currencies, or (2) Deposit cryptos into your Bitget wallet from another cryptocurrency wallet.
Notes:
- To purchase/ deposit/ withdraw cryptos, you need to complete Identity Verification first.
- There are no fees for crypto deposits on Bitget.
- Choose the right protocol (ERC20, TRC20, BEP2, BEP20, etc.) on the platform from which you withdraw your crypto. The protocol should be valid for your Bitget wallet address. Care should be taken, as selecting the wrong protocol may result in losing your assets.
Withdraw Assets to Other platforms
Cold Hot Wallets
Here is what you need to know about Bitget’s cold wallet and hot wallet:
Cold Wallet
- It is not connected to the internet, reducing the possibility of online attacks.
- It uses multi-signature to achieve multiple authorizations.
- It uses offsite backup to reduce unexpected risks.
- Important data is stored by segment in a bank safer.
Hot Wallet
- Private keys are stored in a secure manner: Asymmetric keys are used to implement digital signatures to ensure data integrity. FIPS 140–2 verified HSM or HSM under FIPS 140–2 verification is used to generate private keys to deliver better protection.
- Wallet services are kept from the external environment through physical isolation and multiple layers of network isolation.
- Multiple verifications: Each withdrawal will go through multiple layers of risk control before it obtains a wallet signature.
- A risk control system based on big data: It prevents abnormal deposit and withdrawal activities that involve abnormal IP addresses, device IDs, deposit and withdrawal addresses or user behaviors, etc.
- Global reconciliation and real-time monitoring of asset changes.
Bitget adopts a dual-wallet approach, combining both hot and cold wallets to optimize security measures. The combination allows the exchange to offer a seamless trading experience while maintaining a high level of protection for user assets. The multi-layered security technology has been validated by top security companies like Suntwin Technology, Qingsong Cloud Security, HEAP, and Armors.
