Step 2. Register with your email address. Create a password. Input your country of residence and check “I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. Read and agree to the Gate.io User Agreement Privacy Policy” and click “Create Account.” Step 3. You will receive an email to activate your account. Click on the link provided to activate your account and log in. You will be emailed a code; input it and you are in! Step 4. It is recommended that you go through the KYC process to rise your limits as well as enable google authenticator. Click on “KYC Now.” Step 5-6. Gate.io will encourage you to install Google Authenticator (TOTP). Select Google Authenticator and “click here” to enable Two-factor Authenticator. To install 2FA, select the options on the screen; if you want to use the browser extension, add it to your browser here. Scan the QR code with your Google authenticator, then click “Send Email code.” Then enter your 6-digit Google authenticator code to enable two-factor authentication. Step 7. At the bottom of your page click on “KYC Now” again and click on “Verify Now” (below individual). Enter your basic information, upload your ID and confirm it. Step 8. Wait for a confirmation email saying “Your Gate.io account has passed KYC certification!” and you are set! Note: It is suggested that you set a fund password to secure your assets while trading. Click Setup at the top of your screen, where it reads “please setup fund password.” As you can see, Gate.io’s security measures are excellent.