How to Create a Gate Account: Step-by-Step

By Youssef Adel · Last updated: November 12, 2026

Steps	5, from the sign-up page, on your phone or computer
Cost	Free
What you need	An email address or a phone number (one is enough)
Key rule	One email and one phone number = one Gate account
Age	18 or older to complete verification
Next step	Identity verification (required before you can deposit or withdraw)

Before you start: 4 things to know

One method is enough. Unlike OKX, which asks for both, Gate lets you sign up with either an email address or a phone number, whichever you prefer.
One account per email and per number. You can't register two accounts with the same email or the same phone number. If Gate says yours is already in use, you already have an account.
ID comes later. You don't need any document to create the account itself, but KYC is required before deposits and withdrawals, and it's only available if you're 18 or older. Have your passport, ID card or driver's license ready for the next step.
Your country. Gate isn't available to residents of some countries, including Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, the UK, the US and Sudan, and in the UAE you sign up through the local Gate Dubai platform instead. Check your country's page before registering.

Email or phone number?

Method	When it suits you
Email	Best for most people: easy to recover, and every important notification lands there
Phone number	If you prefer getting verification codes by text message

How to create a Gate account on your phone or computer (5 steps)

Everything happens on Gate's official sign-up page, on your phone or computer, with nothing to download first.

Step 1: Open the sign-up page from the button

Tap the button here and Gate's official sign-up page opens directly in your browser.

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Step 2: Choose your country of residence and accept the terms

Select your Country/Region of Residence, tick the box to accept the User Agreement and Privacy Policy, then tap the button to create your account.

Step 3: Enter your email or phone number

Choose email or phone number as your sign-up method, type it in and tap Next. You'll see an optional field. If you opened the sign-up page from the link on this page, it's already filled in, so leave it as it is.

Step 4: Enter the verification code within 15 minutes

Gate sends a verification code to your email or phone. Enter it and tap Next. The code is only valid for 15 minutes; if it's late, check your spam folder or tap Resend to get a new one.

Step 5: Set your password

Create a strong password with letters, numbers and symbols, don't reuse your email password, then tap Confirm. Your account is ready.

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Next step: verify your account

Your account is ready, but it won't fully work until it's verified. Open the profile menu, choose Identification, then Verify Now, and have your document ready. As soon as our illustrated KYC guide is published, you'll find the link here.

After signing up, Gate shows what verification unlocks: without it there are no withdrawals, deposits, trading or P2P. Tap Verify now, then choose your residence address, your nationality and the document type. Gate also asks for nationality, so if you live abroad, pick the country you live in now and your nationality as it is on your document.

Protect your account from day one: enable 2FA

Gate recommends enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) right after your first login. On the website:

Open your profile menu and choose Security Center.
Click Enable next to Google Authenticator and copy the secret key it shows you.
Add that key to Google Authenticator or Gate Authenticator on your phone.
Enter the 6-digit code from the app and click Confirm.

From then on, the code is required for logins, withdrawals and password changes. Two things worth knowing: only one authenticator can be bound to the account at a time, and if your codes keep getting rejected, make sure your phone's clock is set to automatic time.

What can you do before verifying?

Not much that matters. According to Gate's help pages, KYC is required before deposits and withdrawals, and verifying is what unlocks:

depositing and withdrawing crypto
fiat trading
joining programs like Launchpool

For KYC you need a valid passport, ID card or driver's license, the name you enter has to match the document exactly, and you must photograph the physical document itself (scans and edited images are rejected). Review usually takes 10 minutes to 12 hours.

Start from your profile menu, then Identification, then Verify Now. After approval you can add the optional address verification (a utility bill or bank statement) for higher withdrawal limits. Our illustrated step-by-step KYC guide is coming soon.

Common problems and fixes

The verification code isn't arriving

Check your spam folder, make sure the email, number and country code are correct, then tap Resend for a new code. Remember it's only valid for 15 minutes.

"This email or phone number is already in use"

Each email and each number can only register one Gate account. It means you already have one: log in to it, and use Forgot Password on the login page if you need to.

My country isn't on the list, or sign-up is refused

Gate may not be available where you live. Don't pick a different country and don't use a VPN: that breaks the terms and can get your account and funds frozen. See which exchanges are available in your country.

I'm under 18

You won't be able to complete verification. Gate doesn't verify users under 18, and without KYC there are no deposits and no withdrawals.

Looking for an alternative to Gate?

If Gate isn't available in your country, or you just want to compare, these major exchanges have a very similar sign-up flow:

Binance: How to create a Binance account · Open Binance →
OKX: How to create an OKX account · Open OKX →

Or compare them side by side in our exchange comparison

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to create a Gate account?

Yes, signing up is completely free.

Do I need an ID to create the account?

Not for the account itself, but you'll need a passport, ID card or driver's license for KYC, and KYC is required before deposits and withdrawals.

Can I sign up with just an email, without a phone number?

Yes. Gate accepts either an email address or a phone number, and one of them is enough.

How long does verification take after signing up?

Usually 10 minutes to 12 hours, depending on photo quality and review volume.

How old do you have to be to use Gate?

Verification is only available from age 18, and without it the account can't deposit or withdraw.

Open the Gate sign-up page →

Last updated: 12 November 2026 · We checked every step against Gate's official help pages: registering on the web (published 26 January 2026), verification code validity, the KYC FAQ, and binding an authenticator. Button names may differ slightly depending on your device and language.