Forgetting your password can happen to anyone, especially if you haven't logged into Binance for a while. The good news is the reset process isn't complicated and can be done in minutes. But there are a few important things to know in advance. If you don't have a Binance account yet, register on Binance to create one, and we recommend downloading the Binance App to stay logged in on your phone.
Password Reset Steps
Open the Binance App or website and click "Forgot Password" on the login page. Enter the email address or phone number you used to register.
The system will send a verification code to your email or phone. Enter the code and you can set a new password. The new password must meet complexity requirements: at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers.
After setting the new password, you can log in with it.
Security Restrictions After Reset
Here's a very important point: after a successful password reset, your account will have a 24 to 48-hour withdrawal restriction. During this period, you can log in normally, view market data, and trade, but you cannot withdraw.
This restriction is a security measure. In case someone hacked your email and reset your Binance password, this 24-48 hour window gives you time to notice something wrong and take action.
So if you urgently need to withdraw, plan ahead -- don't reset your password at the last minute.
Can't Receive Verification Code
If your registered email or phone can't receive the verification code, try these methods.
Check your email's spam/junk folder. Binance emails sometimes get flagged as spam.
If using a Chinese phone number, it may have been blocked by the carrier. Try contacting your carrier to unblock it.
If neither email nor phone can receive codes, contact Binance support. After identity verification, support can help you reset. This process requires providing ID documents and account information to prove you're the account owner.
Email and Phone Number Both Unavailable
This is the trickiest situation. If the email and phone number you registered with are both no longer accessible, the normal reset process won't work.
In this case, you need to go through Binance's account recovery process. On the login page, select "Unable to pass security verification" and follow the instructions to submit ID photos, selfie with ID, and other information proving account ownership.
Account recovery review may take anywhere from a few days to weeks. So always keep your registered email and phone number active.
How to Avoid Forgetting Your Password
First, use a password manager. Tools like 1Password and Bitwarden can securely store and manage all your passwords.
Second, if you don't use a password manager, at least write your Binance password down and store it somewhere safe. Don't rely solely on memory.
Third, enable biometric login. Setting up fingerprint or face login in the Binance App means you don't need to enter your password for daily use, greatly reducing the chance of forgetting it.
Fourth, keep your registered email and phone number active. Even if you switch phone numbers, remember to update your binding info in Binance.
Password Security Tips
When resetting your password, take the opportunity to review its security. Don't use the same password as other websites, and avoid easily guessable passwords (like birthdays, phone numbers, etc.).
A good password should be random, long enough, and unique. If complex passwords are hard to remember, a password manager is the best solution.
Summary
Binance password reset is quick and simple -- just verify via email or phone. After reset, there's a 24-48 hour withdrawal restriction to be aware of. If all verification methods are unavailable, manual account recovery is needed. Using a password manager and keeping verification methods active are the best ways to prevent password issues.