How to Bookmark the Binance Official Website? Avoid Phishing and Fake Sites

You might think there's nothing much to teach about bookmarking a website, but when it comes to Binance, bookmarking the official website correctly is truly very important. Every year, a large number of users lose their assets because they click on phishing links from search engines, and developing the habit of accessing via bookmarks can almost completely eliminate this risk. Once you confirm you have entered the real Binance Official Website, bookmark it immediately. It is also recommended to download the Binance Official App as a backup access method. Apple users can refer to the iOS Installation Guide to install the app.

Why Bookmarking the Official Website is So Important

The Current State of Phishing Websites

The cryptocurrency field is a disaster zone for phishing scams. According to statistics from security companies, hundreds of phishing sites impersonating Binance appear every month. The production quality of these sites is getting higher and higher, with some looking almost identical to the real Binance, making them hard to distinguish with the naked eye.

Search Engines Are Unreliable

Many people are used to finding websites through search engines. However, when searching for "Binance", advertisements for phishing websites may be mixed into the search results. These ads appear at the very top of the search results, and many people click directly on them without noticing the "Ad" label.

The Cost of Being Phished Once

Once you enter your account and password on a phishing website, the consequences can be very severe:

• Your account is immediately logged into, and assets are transferred away.
• Cryptocurrency transfers are irreversible and cannot be recovered.
• Even with 2FA, advanced phishing sites can forward verification codes in real-time.

The Value of Bookmarks

By bookmarking the real Binance official website in your browser and opening it via the bookmark every time, you completely skip the search engine step, fundamentally eliminating the risk of mistakenly entering a phishing site through searches.

Confirm It's the Genuine Official Website Before Bookmarking

Before bookmarking, you must confirm that the currently open website is the real Binance official website. A checklist:

Domain Check

• The domain name displayed in the browser's address bar is binance.com.
• It starts with https://.
• There is a lock-shaped security icon in the address bar.
• There are no extra letters or numbers in the domain name.

Feature Check

• The page design is professional and free of typos.
• Supports multi-language switching.
• Market data updates in real-time.
• Online customer service functions normally.

Use the Official Verification Tool

Binance provides the Binance Verify tool, where you can enter a URL to verify it. If the verification result shows it is official, you can safely bookmark it.

Bookmarking Methods for Various Browsers

Chrome Browser (Computer)

Method 1: Click the Star Icon

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Click the star icon ☆ on the right side of the address bar.
3. Edit the bookmark name (suggest changing it to "Binance Official").
4. Select the save location (suggest choosing the "Bookmarks bar" for quick access).
5. Click "Done".

Method 2: Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac).
3. Edit the name and location.
4. Confirm to save.

Show Bookmarks Bar: If the bookmarks bar is not displayed, press Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+B (Mac) to toggle its display.

Chrome Browser (Mobile)

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
3. Tap the star icon (Add bookmark).
4. Choose to save it to "Mobile bookmarks".

Afterward, open it by tapping the three-dot menu → Bookmarks → finding Binance.

Safari Browser (iPhone/iPad)

Add to Bookmarks:

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Tap the Share button at the bottom (a square with an upward arrow).
3. Select "Add Bookmark".
4. Edit the name.
5. Select the save location.
6. Tap "Save".

Add to Home Screen (More Recommended):

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Tap the Share button.
3. Scroll down and find "Add to Home Screen".
4. Edit the name.
5. Tap "Add".

This way, a shortcut icon will appear on your home screen, and tapping it will open Binance directly, just as conveniently as opening the app.

Safari Browser (Mac)

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Press Cmd+D.
3. Or select "Bookmarks" → "Add Bookmark" from the menu bar.
4. Edit the name and location.
5. Confirm to add.

Firefox Browser

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac).
3. Or click the star icon on the right side of the address bar.
4. Edit the name.
5. Choose to save it to the "Bookmarks Toolbar".
6. Confirm.

Edge Browser

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Press Ctrl+D.
3. Or click the star icon on the right side of the address bar.
4. Edit the name.
5. Select the save location.
6. Confirm.

Mobile System Browsers

The bookmarking methods for most built-in mobile browsers (Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, etc.) are similar:

1. Open the Binance official website.
2. Tap the menu button (usually at the bottom or top right corner).
3. Find the "Bookmark" or "Add Bookmark" option.
4. Confirm to save.

More Advanced Security Measures

In addition to basic bookmarking, the following measures can further improve security:

Use a Password Manager

A password manager (such as 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, etc.) not only manages passwords but also has an extra security benefit: it will only auto-fill passwords on the correct domain.

This means that if you accidentally open a phishing website (a domain other than binance.com), the password manager will not auto-fill the password. This acts as an additional layer of protection—the fact that the password doesn't auto-fill is a warning signal in itself.

Setup method:

1. Install a password manager.
2. When logging in on the real Binance official website, let the password manager save your username and password.
3. The password manager will remember that the domain corresponding to this password is binance.com.
4. Afterward, it will only auto-fill on binance.com.

Set Browser Startup Page

You can set the Binance official website as your browser's startup page or a shortcut link in the new tab page:

Chrome: Settings → On startup → Open a specific page or set of pages → Add the Binance official website address.

Firefox: Settings → Home → Custom URLs → Enter the Binance official website address.

Use Bookmark Folders to Categorize

If you use multiple cryptocurrency websites, it is recommended to create a dedicated folder in your bookmarks, for example called "Crypto", and put the bookmarks for Binance and other frequently used platforms inside. This is both neat and convenient.

Benefits of Adding to the Home Screen

Besides browser bookmarks, adding the Binance official website to your phone's home screen is a highly recommended practice:

Use Like an App

After adding it to the home screen, tapping the icon opens the Binance web version directly, without needing to open the browser and find the bookmark first. The experience is close to that of an app.

Reduce Operational Errors

Opening directly from the home screen skips the steps of typing the URL or searching in the browser, reducing the risk of mistakenly entering a phishing website.

Quick Access

A home screen icon is usually easier to find and tap than a bookmark, saving time.

Bookmark Syncing — Universal Across Multiple Devices

If you use Binance on multiple devices, you can utilize the browser's bookmark syncing feature:

Chrome Bookmark Sync

1. Log into your Google account in Chrome.
2. Turn on bookmark syncing (Settings → Sync and Google services → Sync your data → Bookmarks).
3. You can see this bookmark on any device logged into the same Google account.

Safari Bookmark Sync

1. Log into the same Apple ID on all your Apple devices.
2. Turn on Safari syncing in iCloud.
3. Bookmarks will automatically sync across all devices.

Firefox Bookmark Sync

1. Register a Firefox account.
2. Log in on various devices.
3. Bookmarks sync automatically.

Regularly Check if Bookmarks Are Correct

Although bookmarks generally won't change automatically after being saved, it's a good habit to check them regularly:

• Occasionally check if the bookmark's URL is still correct.
• If your browser is infected with malware, bookmarks might be tampered with.
• If Binance changes its main domain (although it currently hasn't), you will need to update your bookmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Will a bookmark automatically turn into a phishing website link?

A: Under normal circumstances, no. But if your computer or phone is infected with malware, theoretically, a bookmark could be tampered with. So keeping your devices secure (installing antivirus software, not installing apps of unknown origin) is also important.

Q: Do I still need to log in every time after bookmarking?

A: It depends on your browser settings. If the browser keeps Binance's cookies and login status, you might not need to log in every time. But for security reasons, it is normal to be required to log in again periodically. It is recommended to enable auto-login but set a reasonable timeout period.

Q: Can I bookmark Binance's trading page instead of the home page?

A: Yes. You can bookmark any page you use frequently, such as the spot trading page, P2P page, assets page, etc. Each page has its own URL and can be bookmarked individually.

Q: What is the difference between adding to the phone's home screen and downloading the app?

A: Adding to the home screen essentially still opens the web page in the browser; it is not a real app. The differences are: the app has more complete features, supports push notifications, and runs smoother. But if you cannot install the app temporarily, adding to the home screen is a good alternative.

Q: Will clearing browser data delete the bookmarks too?

A: Generally, no. "Clear browsing data" usually clears cache, cookies, history, etc. Bookmarks are saved separately and will not be cleared. But it is best to check the options carefully when performing this action to ensure "Bookmarks" is not checked.