How to Set Up Your Binance Anti-Phishing Code

What Is an Anti-Phishing Code

Phishing emails are one of the most common scam tactics in the cryptocurrency space. Scammers forge emails that look identical to official Binance communications, typically claiming "account anomaly requiring verification" or "a reward waiting to be claimed," luring you to click a link and enter your credentials on a fake website. These emails can mimic everything from the sender address to the email layout so convincingly that ordinary users can barely tell the difference.

Binance's anti-phishing code feature was designed to solve this exact problem. After setting up an anti-phishing code, every genuine email Binance sends you will prominently display a custom text string you defined. Since only you know this text, scammers cannot replicate it in phishing emails. When you receive an email, simply checking for your anti-phishing code instantly reveals whether it's real or fake.

Steps to Set Up Your Anti-Phishing Code

The setup process is very simple and takes just a minute or two.

Log in to your Binance account — you can do this on the official Binance website or app. Go to "Profile" > "Security Settings." Find the "Anti-Phishing Code" option and click "Enable" or "Set Up."

The system will ask you to enter a custom text string between 4 and 20 characters. This should be something you can easily remember but others would have difficulty guessing — for example, an abbreviated phrase that only you know. Avoid using your name, birthday, phone number, or other information that others could easily discover.

After entering your code, you'll need to pass security verification (enter a Google Authenticator code or SMS verification code) to confirm the operation. Once verified, the anti-phishing code takes effect immediately.

After setup, you can send yourself a test email to confirm it works. For instance, change your Binance login password (you can change it back afterward), and Binance will send a security notification email. Open the email and you'll see your anti-phishing code text displayed near the top of the email or close to the title.

Tips for Everyday Use

After setting up your anti-phishing code, develop a habit: every time you receive an email claiming to be from Binance, the first thing to do is check for your anti-phishing code. If the email doesn't display it, or shows text that doesn't match what you set, then the email is 100% a phishing attempt — don't click any links in it.

It's recommended to change your anti-phishing code periodically, such as every one to two months. The path to change it is the same as the setup path — in Security Settings, click the "Modify" button next to the anti-phishing code option.

One thing to note: the anti-phishing code only applies to emails Binance sends you. It does not apply to in-app push notifications or SMS messages. For suspicious links in text messages, the safest approach is to never click them directly — instead, manually type Binance's official website address in your browser to log in.

Additionally, if you use multiple Binance accounts (such as a main account and a sub-account), it's recommended to set different anti-phishing codes for each account so you can more clearly identify which account an email is intended for.

The anti-phishing code is a zero-cost yet highly effective security measure. Spending one minute to set it up provides long-term protection against phishing email threats.