The latest main URL for Binance's official website has always been binance.com — this domain has been registered since 2017 and has never been changed. If you see URLs in search engines like binance-xxx.com, b1nance.net, or binance.cc, with suspicious suffixes or misspellings, almost all of them are counterfeits. The safest practice is to type the main domain directly into your browser, or enter through the Binance Official Site, then download the Binance Official App. If you need iOS installation instructions, see the iOS Install Guide.
Why Binance's Main Domain Is Only binance.com
Binance was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, with headquarters initially in Shanghai, later moved to Malta, the Cayman Islands, and currently registered in Dubai. From beginning to end, the global main site has used only one main domain — binance.com — which differs from Huobi and OKX, both of which have changed domains multiple times. binance.com is the sole main entry for Binance Global, and users in all languages and all regions, when accessing from non-restricted countries, are directed to this domain.
Official Subsites at the Same Level as the Main Domain
Besides the binance.com main site, Binance has a few genuine subdomains operated officially — you need to distinguish them clearly:
- www.binance.com: Main entry of the official site, HTTPS by default
- accounts.binance.com: Account login and registration
- p2p.binance.com: Fiat C2C trading page
- academy.binance.com: Academy content
- www.binance.us: Local US version, serving US users only
The suffix of subdomains must be binance.com or binance.us. Forms like binance.cc, binance.io, and binance-global.com are not official.
How to Confirm the Latest URL Has Not Changed
Many users worry that Binance has changed its URL without them knowing. In reality, the main domain has never been changed, but mirror addresses are always being adjusted dynamically. Binance has provided alternate mirrors like binance.info and binance.foundation for certain regions, activated or deactivated at different periods — this does not mean the official site has changed.
Three Verification Methods
Three channels to confirm the current status of the official URL:
- Type binance.com directly and see whether the browser redirects to the genuine page
- Check the pinned tweet on the official Binance X account (@binance)
- Search "Binance official website" on Google — the top results with blue verification badges
If all three methods point to binance.com, that confirms it is the latest and sole main entry.
A List of Binance's Main Official URLs
The table below summarizes several common Binance official entries to help you distinguish their uses:
| Use | Official URL | Direct Access from Mainland China |
|---|---|---|
| Global main site | www.binance.com | No, overseas network required |
| US version | www.binance.us | No |
| TR Turkey version | www.binance.com/tr | No |
| Official Academy | academy.binance.com | Partially readable |
| News blog | www.binance.com/en/blog | No |
| Status page | www.binance.com/en/status | No |
Addresses with suffixes not listed in the table are not official assets.
Service Providers Behind the Official URLs
binance.com has long used Cloudflare for CDN acceleration, and its DNS records can be looked up on whois.com. The registrar of the genuine domain is MarkMonitor, a service provider specializing in domain protection for large internet enterprises. Counterfeit domains are usually registered with low-cost providers like NameSilo or Namecheap.
What to Watch Out for When Entering the Official Site
Even if you know the main domain, you still need to pay attention to a few details during actual access. The first step is always to check the lock icon on the left of the address bar — a certificate issued to *.binance.com means the connection is encrypted and the certificate subject is correct. If the certificate is issued to another name or there is no certificate at all, close the page immediately.
Avoiding Redirect Hijacking
Some fake sites will first let you see binance.com, then use JavaScript to redirect you to a counterfeit page after a few seconds. Preventive measures:
- Disable the "auto-redirect" prompt in your browser
- Install extensions like HTTPS Everywhere
- Do not log in to your account over public Wi-Fi
- Bookmark the correct binance.com/en page
Bookmarking is the best habit — save it once, benefit for life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is binance.cn the official Chinese site of Binance?
No. binance.cn currently points to a blank page or is inaccessible — Binance has never had an official main site with the .cn suffix. The Chinese-version entry of Binance is binance.com/zh-CN or binance.com/zh-TC.
Q: Will the latest official URL be blocked?
binance.com has not been directly accessible in some regions for years — this is not "being blocked" but rather a regional restriction. At the company policy level, Binance will not change its main domain, only add regional mirrors.
Q: Is it safe to click in from a search engine?
The top Google and Bing results are usually genuine, but ad slots may feature counterfeit sites. The way to identify them is to check whether the domain shown beneath the ad is binance.com. The counterfeit rate is higher in Baidu search results, so it is not recommended.
Q: Can I trust the official URL shown inside the app?
The "About" page inside the Binance app will display the current version's corresponding official URL — this data comes from the app's built-in configuration and is fairly reliable. But the prerequisite is that the app itself was obtained through a legitimate channel.
Q: Is it normal that opening binance.com redirects me to jersey.binance.com?
Yes, it's normal. Binance automatically redirects to the corresponding regional version based on IP geolocation — subdomains like jersey, us, and tr are all official assets, so you can use them with confidence.