The core permissions required by the Binance APP are only three: Camera, Storage, and Notifications. These are used respectively for identity verification photos, saving files, and receiving trading alerts. You can learn more about security information from the Binance Official Site, or you can download the Binance Official APP (the system will prompt for necessary permissions during installation). iPhone users please refer to the iOS Installation Guide.
Complete List of Binance APP Permissions
After installing the Binance APP, the system may request the following permissions. Below is an explanation of what each permission is used for and whether it is mandatory.
Mandatory Permissions
| Permission Name | Purpose | Impact If Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | KYC identity verification photos, scanning QR codes | Cannot complete identity verification, cannot scan codes |
| Storage / Files | Saving screenshots, downloading trading history | Cannot export data, cannot save images |
| Notifications | Push trading alerts, price alerts, security notices | Will miss important reminders and security warnings |
Optional Permissions
| Permission Name | Purpose | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Biometrics (Fingerprint/Face ID) | Quick login and payment verification | Recommended to enable, improves security and convenience |
| Location | Compliance checks, security risk control | Optional, may be needed for some features |
| Microphone | Voice calls with customer support | Enable only when needed |
| Phone | Reading device information for security verification | Optional |
| Contacts | Quickly selecting friends when transferring funds | Not recommended, manual entry is safer |
Detailed Explanation of Each Permission
Camera Permission
Importance: ★★★★★
The camera permission is one of the most important permissions for the Binance APP, mainly used for:
- KYC Identity Verification: Taking photos of the front and back of your ID card or the information page of your passport
- Facial Recognition: Liveness detection to confirm it is you operating the account
- Scanning QR Codes: Scanning to log in, scanning to transfer funds, scanning to pay
- C2C Trading: Taking screenshots of payments as proof of transaction
If you do not enable the camera permission, you cannot complete KYC verification and cannot use the QR code scanning feature. Accounts without completed KYC will be restricted in terms of trading limits and features.
Storage Permission
Importance: ★★★★☆
The storage permission is used to read and write local files on your phone:
- Saving Trading Screenshots: Saving transaction records and position screenshots
- Downloading Reports: Exporting CSV-formatted trading history
- Uploading Files: Selecting ID photos from your gallery during KYC verification
- Caching Data: Storing K-line data and market caches to speed up loading times
Android 13 and above have divided the storage permission into three sub-permissions: Photos, Videos, and Audio. Binance only needs the Photos and Files permissions.
Notification Permission
Importance: ★★★★★
The notification permission is directly related to the security of your assets:
- Login Alerts: Pushing a notification when your account is logged into on a new device
- Trading Alerts: Order completions, deposit arrivals, withdrawal completions
- Price Alerts: Pushing notifications when customized price alerts are triggered
- Security Warnings: Abnormal operations, risk warnings
- System Announcements: Maintenance notices, feature updates
It is strongly recommended to enable the notification permission. If notifications are turned off, you might miss warnings about abnormal logins to your account, potentially resulting in asset loss.
How to Manage Binance APP Permissions
Settings Method for Android Phones
- Open "Settings" → "App Management" (or "Apps & Notifications")
- Find and tap on "Binance"
- Tap on "Permissions" or "Permission Manager"
- Check and toggle the switch for each permission one by one
- It is recommended to choose "Allow only while using the app" instead of "Allow all the time"
Settings Method for iPhone
- Open "Settings" → Scroll down and find "Binance"
- You can see the list of all requested permissions
- Toggle each permission on or off one by one
- For Location permission, it is recommended to choose "While Using the App"
Best Practices for Permission Settings
- Principle of Least Privilege: Only enable permissions that you need; keep unused ones turned off
- Allow While Using: Choose "Allow only while using the app" for location and camera permissions
- Regular Checks: Check your permission settings every 1-2 months
- Check After Updates: The APP may request new permissions after an update, so remember to review them
Frequently Asked Questions About Permissions
How to re-enable a permission after it has been denied
If you previously denied a permission, the APP will not prompt you again. You need to manually enable it in your system settings:
- Long-press the Binance APP icon on your home screen
- Select "App Info"
- Tap on "Permissions"
- Find the denied permission and change it to "Allow"
APP crashes after enabling a permission
In rare cases, permission changes might cause the APP to behave abnormally:
- Force stop the APP: Settings → App Management → Binance → Force Stop
- Clear the cache (Do not clear data)
- Re-open the APP
Security and Privacy Considerations
The Binance APP's permission requests all have clear functional purposes and do not secretly access your private data in the background. Here are some security measures in place:
- Data Encryption: All data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption
- Local Encryption: Biometric data is only stored locally on the device and is not uploaded to servers
- Privacy Policy: Binance complies with global privacy regulations such as GDPR
- Security Audits: Regularly subjected to audits by third-party security firms
If you have concerns about a specific permission request, you can deny it first and enable it later when you need the related feature. Core trading features do not rely on permissions like location, contacts, or microphone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Will the Binance APP read my text messages?
Under normal circumstances, no. In some older Android versions, it might request SMS permissions to automatically fill in verification codes, but this permission is optional. If you deny it, you can just manually enter the verification code.
Q2: Will disabling the location permission affect trading?
It will not affect it. The location permission is mainly used for compliance checks and security risk control. Disabling it will not affect normal deposit, withdrawal, and trading operations.
Q3: Why does the Binance APP ask for phone permissions?
The phone permission is used to read device identification information (like IMEI). This is one of the methods the Binance security system uses to recognize devices and prevent accounts from being stolen. It will not make phone calls or read your call history.
Q4: Will permissions be reset after every update?
Normal overwrite updates will not reset permission settings. You only need to re-authorize all permissions if you uninstall and reinstall the app.
Q5: Can I turn off all permissions at the same time?
Technically yes, but it will result in many features becoming unusable. It is recommended to keep at least the 3 core permissions enabled: Camera, Storage, and Notifications.