How to Start on MEXC: Sign-up, Verification and First Trade
A beginner's guide to MEXC: checking availability and legality, sign-up, security settings, verification, deposit, a first trade and the risks of an offshore exchange.
FinBoss.io editorial team·· 2 min read
In short: first confirm that MEXC is permitted in your country, then register on the official site, turn on two-factor authentication, verify, deposit and trade a small amount. Reported spot fees are 0% maker and 0.05% taker. MEXC is not licensed by major Western regulators according to 2026 reviews, so read our MEXC review first.
Before you register
- Check legality and availability. MEXC's terms list restricted jurisdictions, and some countries' regulators have acted against it. Rules differ by country; check yours.
- Decide how much to risk. Keep amounts small and long-term holdings in your own wallet.
Step by step
- Type the official address yourself. Beware of fake copies, see how to spot a crypto scam.
- Register with your email and a unique password.
- Enable two-factor authentication with an authenticator app.
- Complete identity verification if requested or required to unlock limits and rewards.
- Deposit a small test amount and check the network and address.
- Place a first limit order. Check the fee shown before confirming.
- About the sign-up reward. The Rewards Hub advertises up to 10,000 USDT. Top tiers need deposit and trading-volume milestones, so read the conditions before you count on it.
- Withdraw long-term holdings to a wallet you control, see Trezor vs Ledger.
Security checklist
- Unique password, authenticator app, anti-phishing code if offered.
- Never share your seed phrase or 2FA codes.
- Keep only what you trade on the exchange.
Frequently asked questions
Is MEXC available in my country?
It depends. Check MEXC's terms and your local regulator.
Do I need ID verification?
Requirements depend on your country and the limits and rewards you want to use.
Not investment advice. Trading crypto is risky.
