How to Disable Passwordless Login on Binance
Binance offers a passwordless login feature that allows you to skip entering your password on trusted devices. While this is convenient, it also introduces security risks. If your phone gets borrowed or lost, someone else could walk right into your Binance account. You can disable this feature in the security settings on the Binance official website, or through the Binance official app. Apple users can refer to the iOS installation guide to install the app first.
What Is Passwordless Login
Passwordless login is a convenience feature that Binance introduced to improve user experience. After you successfully log in on a particular device, the system remembers that device. The next time you log in from the same device, you can skip the password and instead use biometrics like fingerprint or face recognition, or sometimes just a simple swipe verification.
In everyday use, this is genuinely convenient, especially if you open the app multiple times a day to check market prices. But the flip side of that convenience is a security risk — if someone else gets their hands on your phone, they can just as easily access your Binance account.
Security Risks of Passwordless Login
Risk of Phone Being Borrowed
In daily life, lending your phone to a friend for a quick call or to look at some photos is perfectly normal. But with passwordless login enabled, they could also casually open your Binance app, view your asset balances, or even perform operations.
Risk of Phone Loss or Theft
If your phone is lost or stolen, the lock screen password provides some protection. However, many people use simple lock screen codes like "123456" or their birthday. Once the lock screen is bypassed, passwordless login leaves your Binance account completely exposed.
Risk of Malware Control
If your phone is infected with a virus or has remote control software installed, malicious software can simulate your interactions to log into Binance. With passwordless login enabled, this process becomes even easier for the attacker.
How to Disable Passwordless Login
On the App
- Open the Binance app
- Tap the profile icon in the upper-left corner to enter your personal center
- Navigate to "Security" or "Security Settings"
- Find options like "Passwordless Login," "Biometric Login," or "Quick Login"
- Toggle off the corresponding switch
- You may need to enter your password or verification code to confirm
The exact interface may vary slightly between app versions, but the setting is generally found in the security section. If you cannot locate it, use the in-app search function and search for "passwordless" or "biometric."
On the Website
- Log into the Binance website
- Navigate to the Security Settings page
- Find "Device Management"
- Remove any devices that you do not want to maintain passwordless login for
- The next login from those devices will require entering your password again
Additional Recommended Steps
After disabling passwordless login, it is also advisable to review the following settings:
- Clear trusted devices: In device management, remove all trusted devices, then only re-trust the device you are currently using.
- Enable app lock: Many phones support locking individual apps with an additional password or fingerprint requirement. Adding a lock to the Binance app creates an extra layer of defense.
- Check notification settings: Make sure login notifications are enabled so you are alerted whenever anyone logs into your account.
Will Disabling It Be Too Inconvenient
Having to enter your password every time you log in is admittedly a bit more work, but it is a necessary trade-off for security. Here are some compromises that help:
Use a password manager: Password managers can auto-fill your credentials, making the login process nearly as fast as passwordless login while being far more secure.
Unlock the password manager with biometrics: Most password managers support fingerprint or face recognition to unlock. This means you only need a quick biometric scan to have your password auto-filled.
Log in less frequently: You do not need to check market prices every few minutes. Reducing your login frequency naturally reduces the perceived inconvenience of entering a password.
Other Measures to Protect Login Security
Beyond disabling passwordless login, these additional measures further strengthen your login security:
Enable Login IP Restrictions
Some security settings allow you to restrict logins to only your commonly used IP addresses. Any login from an unfamiliar IP will require additional verification.
Set Up Account Activity Alerts
Enable all security-related notifications in your settings, including login alerts, withdrawal alerts, and security setting change alerts. This ensures you are immediately aware of any suspicious activity.
Change Your Password Regularly
It is recommended to change your login password every 2 to 3 months. While somewhat inconvenient, it effectively reduces the risk of your password being compromised.
Never Log In on Public Devices
Internet cafes, hotel computers, other people's phones — never log into your Binance account on any shared or public device. If you absolutely must, always log out when finished and check your device management list from your own device to remove the public device.
Security Reminder
Login security is the first line of defense for your account. It is recommended to regularly review your security settings on the Binance official website and keep all security features enabled. When using the Binance official app, develop the habit of logging out when you are done, especially in environments where privacy cannot be guaranteed. Security is not a one-time setup — it requires maintaining good habits consistently over the long term.
Conclusion
The convenience of passwordless login is simply not worth the security risk it creates. Disabling it takes just a few seconds but dramatically improves your account security. Combined with a password manager, the login experience barely suffers. For the sake of protecting your funds, this small bit of extra effort is entirely worthwhile.