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Security is one of KuCoin's top concerns. Since there are a lot of transactions taking place on the platform every day, KuCoin has introduced a trading password feature to ensure better account and assets protection.

A trading password is a 6-digit number you set, and it is used for withdrawal, API verification, and trading. This article shows you the steps for how to set, change, or reset a KuCoin trading password. 

Contents

1. How to Set a Trading Password
2. How to Change the Trading Password
3. How to Reset the Trading Password

1. How to Set a Trading Password

Log in to your KuCoin account. Click the avatar on the upper-right corner and select Account Security in the drop-down menu.

Select Trading Password – Set, and complete the verification. Input a trading password (6-digit number) and confirm it.

Tips:

• The trading password accepts numbers only. Please do not input any letter or character. 
• Both the trading password and the Google 2FA code are 6-digit numbers, but please note that the trading password is set by you while the 2FA code is a dynamic code that is randomly generated by Google.

2. How to Change the Trading Password

If you want to change your trading password, you can find the Change button in the Trading Password section in Security Settings.

Please enter your current trading password and set a new one.

Tips:

• To ensure your account security, the withdrawal services on KuCoin and P2P Fiat Trade selling service will be temporarily closed for 24 hours after the trading password has been changed.
• The new trading password will be valid immediately upon a successful change.

3. How to Reset the Trading Password

If you forgot the trading password, please reset it in the account. Go to Account Security, choose Security Settings, find the Change button, then click Forgot Trading Password? to submit the request. Your request will be reviewed in 1–3 business days.

Tips:

• Please upload the requested ID information so that we can help reset your trading password.
• To ensure your account security, the withdrawal services on KuCoin and P2P Fiat Trade selling service will be temporarily closed for 24 hours after the trading password has been reset.
• The trading password will be reset immediately after approval.

We hope this article has been helpful. Please reach out to our 24/7 customer support via online chat or submit a ticket if you have any other questions.

Happy trading on KuCoin!

Contents
Part 1: Why Get KYC Verified on KuCoin?
Part 2: How to complete KYC Verification?
Part 3: Other common issues about KYC Verification.

Part 1: Why Get KYC Verified on KuCoin?

In order to continue to be one of the most trustworthy and transparent exchanges, KuCoin officially implemented KYC on November 1, 2018, which ensures that KuCoin meets the development rules of the virtual currency industry. Moreover, KYC can effectively reduce fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing, amongst other malicious activities.

🔔Note:

KuCoin will upgrade its standard user identity verification procedure (users will need to upload their identity documents and complete face verification to pass the standard identity verification) from 00:00 on August 31, 2023 (UTC).

👉 For newly registered users: Starting from 00:00 on August 31, 2023 (UTC), new users must complete the standard user identity verification (KYC) in order to use KuCoin's products and services.

👉 For users who have completed registration before August 31, 2023 (UTC): If KYC is not completed, you will only be able to use services such as selling coins, closing futures positions, closing margin positions, redeeming earn products, and redeeming ETFs. Meanwhile, they will not be able to use the deposit service (withdrawal service will not be affected).

To ensure the normal use of your account, it is recommended that you complete the standard user identity verification (KYC) as soon as possible.

Part 2: How to Complete KYC Verification?

Please log into your KuCoin account and click 'Identity Verification' under the avatar. 

1. Individual Verification

For individual accounts, please choose ‘Individual Verification’ and click ‘Verify’ button to start your verification.

KuCoin KYC consists of Provide Personal Information (Level 1), Upload Photo of ID (Level 2) and Complete Face Verification (Level 3), you can view their respective daily withdrawal limit and account features by clicking the button on the right side of each level. Proceed to complete higher verification level, you will enjoy higher withdrawal limits and more platform features.

Note: Please confirm your information is true and valid, otherwise, it will affect your verification result.

1.1 Provide Personal Information (Level 1)

Click "Verify" button on the Individual Verification screen, select your country/region and the certificate you are willing to verify with, and then fill in your personal information.

Note:

1. Please ensure that your country/region is consistent with your certificate.

2. Please make sure that all the information entered is consistent with your certificate. 

1.2 Upload Photo of ID (Level 2) & Complete Face Verification (Level 3)

Click 'Continue' button if you are willing to complete higher verification level, and you will also enjoy higher withdrawal limits and more platform features. Choose 'Continue in Browser' if your app is unavailable, and then you will need to verify your ID. 

Click 'Continue' and 'Allow' button to grant permission to access your computer camera, follow the instructions and put your ID in front of the camera, click the round button to take a picture of the front and back of your ID. You can also choose to upload a picture of your ID if your camera is unavailable.

Please make sure that:

1. The ID is complete, clear and not blurred.

2. The photo is not taken in the dark and there is no reflection of light.

3. The ID is not covered or damaged in any way.

After uploading the document photos, the system will ask for a selfie, please upload the photo. Next, you need to complete face verification, please make sure that it is clear, it is recommended that you do not wear any hats or glasses.

After completing the process, please note that we will review your documents and please wait patiently. 

2. Institutional Verification

For institutional accounts, please go to “Identity Verification”, click “Institutional Verification” and then "Start Verification" to finish your KYC.

Part 3: Other Common Issues About KYC Verification.

1. If you meet problems when uploading the identity information and photos, kindly suggest to checking the following factors:
1. One ID is eligible for a maximum of 3 KuCoin accounts only;
2. The image format should be JPG and PNG. The size of the image file should be less than 4MB;
3. The certificates are required to be an ID card, driver's license, or passport;
4. Your network may also be causing the upload to fail. Refresh or change to another browser and retry later.

2. What are my daily withdrawal limits and account features after completing Identity Verification?

Please refer to the verification level you reached on the 'Identity Verification' page and you will see the most updated daily withdrawal limits and account features by clicking the ‘✔’ button on the right side of the level.

Why has KYC Verification Failed?
If you are notified that Your KYC verification is Failed by email/SMS, No worries, please log in to your KuCoin account, click "Identity Verification", you'll find the incorrect information highlighted. Kindly click "Retry" to revise it and resubmit and we'll verify it timely. 

Q: What restrictions will my account face if I don't complete KYC after the upgrade?

A: Please note that newly registered users must complete KYC in order to use KuCoin's products and services; if you have completed registration before July 15, 2023, you can only use services such as spot trading sell, contract liquidation, margin liquidation, financial redemption, ETF redemption, and will not be able to use deposit services (withdrawals are not affected).

Q: What benefits can I enjoy after completing KYC?

A: By providing basic information, you can pass Level 1 and use the platform services normally. After completing Level 3 (face recognition), you can enjoy higher daily withdrawal limits and have the opportunity to sign up for KuCoin Spotlight, participating in the token sales of star projects.

Security is one of KuCoin's top concerns. To protect your account and avoid any potential theft of your assets, KuCoin uses Google Authenticator, which adds an extra layer of security.

This article shows you the steps for Google 2-Step Verification (2FA) binding, unbinding, and some frequently asked questions. 

Contents

1. Why Google 2FA
2. How to Bind Google 2FA
3. Reasons for Invalid Google 2FA Code 
4. How to Restore/Unbind Google 2FA

1. Why Google 2FA

When setting up a new KuCoin account, you have to set a password to protect your account, but a password alone is not enough. To add another layer of security to your account, it is strongly recommended to bind Google Authenticator to your KuCoin account. It can help prevent unauthorized logins even when your password has been leaked. 

Google Authenticator is an authenticator app by Google that implements two-step verification services using a time-based one-time password. The app offers a 6-digit dynamic code that changes every 30 seconds, and each verification code can only be used once. Once you have bound it, you will be asked to fill in the dynamic code for login, withdrawal, API creation, etc.

2. How to Bind Google 2FA

The Google Authenticator app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Go to the store and search for Google Authenticator to find and download it. 

If you already have the app, let's check out how to bind it to your KuCoin account.

Step 1: Log in to your KuCoin account. Click the avatar on the upper-right corner and select Account Security in the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Find Security Settings, click Set, and then click Send Code. An email verification code will be sent to your registered e-mail address.

Step 3: Next, you will see a page below. Please record the Google Secret Key and store it in a secure place. You will need it to restore your Google 2FA if you lose your phone or accidentally delete the Google Authenticator app. 

Step 4: Once you have saved the Secret Key, open the Google Authenticator app on your phone, click the "+" icon to add a new code. Click on Scan barcode to open your camera and scan the code. It will set up the Google Authenticator for KuCoin and start generating the 6-digit code.

******Below is a sample of what you will see on your phone in the Google Authenticator App******

Step 5: Lastly, enter the 6-digit code shown on your phone into the Google Verification Code box, and click on the Activate button to complete. 

Tips:

• Please correct the server time in the Authenticator if you have an Android device. Select "Settings – Time correction for codes."
• Some phones need to be restarted after binding. Please also turn on 24-Hour Time and Set Automatically in Settings General Date & Time.
• 
• For login, trading, and withdrawal, users are required to enter the verification code.
• Please do NOT delete the Google Authenticator from your phone.
• Please enter the correct Google 2-step verification code. If you enter the wrong verification code five times, the Google 2-step verification will be locked for 2 hours.

3. Reasons for Invalid Google 2FA Code

If the Google 2FA code is invalid, ensure that you have done the following:

(1). Please ensure you entered the 2FA code for the correct account if multiple accounts’ 2FAs were bound to one phone;

(2). The Google 2FA code is only valid for 30 seconds, please be sure to enter it within 30 seconds;

(3). Please ensure the time on the Google Authenticator App on your phone is synchronized with the time on the Google server.

How to synchronize the time on your phone (Android Only)

Step 1. Click "Settings"

Step 2. Click "Time Correction for Codes" – "Sync now"

If this doesn't work, please rebind Google 2-Step Verification if you saved the 16-digit Secret Key.

Step 3. If you did not save the 16-digit Secret Key and failed to access your Google 2FA code, please kindly read Part 4 to unbind Google 2FA.

4. How to Restore/Unbind Google 2FA

If you cannot access the Google Authenticator app for any reason, please follow the guidance below to restore or unbind it. 

(1). If you saved your Google Secret Key, just rebind it in the Google Authenticator app and it will start generating a new code. For security reasons, please delete the previous code in your Google 2FA app once you have set a new one.

(2). If you did not save the Google Secret Key, please click 2-FA unavailable? to unbind it. You will be asked to fill in the Email Verification Code and Trading Password. Next, you will be required to upload the requested ID information to verify your identity.

This may sound inconvenient, but please understand that the Google 2FA code is a very important security setting, and we will not unbind it before verifying who is submitting the request. Once we have verified your information, the Google Authenticator will be unbound in 1–3 business days.

(3). If you got a new device and want to transfer Google 2FA to it, please log in to your KuCoin account to change 2FA in the account security settings. Please refer to the screenshots below for detailed steps.

Tips:

• To ensure your account security, the withdrawal services on KuCoin will be temporarily locked for 24 hours after changing important security settings like unbinding Google 2FA.

We hope this article has been helpful. Please reach out to our 24/7 customer support via online chat or submit a ticket if you have any other questions.

Happy trading on KuCoin!

KuCoin supports the trading of over 700 coins. To facilitate the discovery and trading of coins, KuCoin has introduced the KuCoin Plus and KuCoin Main Trading Areas.

Contents

1. About KuCoin Plus Trading Area.

1. About KuCoin Plus Trading Area.

Well-performing coins that have met certain criteria will be promoted to the KuCoin Plus Trading Area. Coins will have the chance to be moved to KuCoin Plus as long as they have met at least one of the following criteria:

(1) The coin is ranked Top 40 on major ranking sites such as CoinMarketCap or Coingecko

(2) The coin's trading volume on KuCoin is Top 10% among the coins on the platform for two consecutive months

(3) The coin maintains a high rating in the KuCoin Review System, which regularly evaluates the overall performance of all available coins on the platform

• Note that even coins in the KuCoin Plus Trading Area may be highly risky to trade. Traders should do their own research and risk assessments before investing in any cryptocurrency.

We hope this article has been helpful. If you have any other questions, please reach out to our 24/7 customer support via online chat or submit a ticket.

Happy trading on KuCoin!