How to Login and start Trading Crypto at Gate.io
How to Login Account on Gate.io
How to Log in to Gate.io account using Email or Phone Number
1. Open the Gate.io website and click on [Log In].
2. On the Log-in page, enter your [Email] or [Phone number], and password that you specified during registration. Click the [Log In] button.
3. You will receive a 6-digit verification code in your email or phone. Enter the verification code and click [Confirm].
4. After entering the correct verification code, you can successfully use your Gate.io account to trade.
How to Log in to Gate.io account using Google
1. Open the Gate.io website and click on [Log In].
2. On the login page, you’ll find various login options. Look for and select the [Google] button.
3. A new window or pop-up will appear, enter the Google account you want to log in to and click on [Next].
4. Enter your password and click [Next].
5. You will receive a 6-digit verification code in your email. Enter the verification code and click [Confirm].
6. After entering the correct verification code, you can successfully use your Gate.io account to trade.
How to Log in to Gate.io account using MetaMask
Before Logging to Gate.io via MetaMask, you must have the MetaMask extension installed in your browser.1. Open the Gate.io website and click on [Log In].
2. On the login page, among the login options, look for and select the [MetaMask] button.
3. A MetaMask [Signature request] will pop up, click on [Sign] to continue.
4. You will receive a 6-digit verification code in your registered MetaMask email. Enter the verification code and click [Confirm].
5. After entering the correct verification code, you can successfully use your Gate.io account to trade.
How to Log in to Gate.io account using Telegram
1. Open the Gate.io website and click on [Log In].
2. On the login page, you’ll find various login options. Look for and select the [Telegram] button.
3. Sign in with your Telegram number by choosing your region, type in your Telegram phone number, and click [NEXT].
4. A confirmation message will be sent to your Telegram account, click [Confirm] to proceed.
5. You will receive a 6-digit verification code in your registered Telegram email. Enter the verification code and click [Confirm].
6. After entering the correct verification code, you can successfully use your Gate.io account to trade. 
How to Log in to the Gate.io App
1. You need to install the Gate.io application to create an account for trading from the Google Play Store or App Store.
2. Open the Gate.io app, tap on the [Profile] icon on the top left home screen, and you will find options like [Login]. Tap on this option to proceed to the login page.
3. Enter your registered email address or phone number and tap [Next].
4. Input your secure password, and tap [Login].
5. Enter the 6-digit code that has been sent to your email or phone number, and tap [Confirm].
6. Upon successful login, you’ll gain access to your Gate.io account through the app. You’ll be able to view your portfolio, trade cryptocurrencies, check balances, and access various features offered by the platform.
Or you can log in to the Gate.io app using Telegram.
I forgot my password from the Gate.io account
You can reset your account password on the Gate website or App. Please note that for security reasons, withdrawals from your account will be suspended for 24 hours after a password reset.1. Open Gate.io website and click on [Log In].
2. Click on [Forgot password?] to continue.
3. Enter your account email or phone number and click [Next].
4. Enter the 6-digit code that has been sent to your email and click [Confirm].
5. Set up your new password and enter it again to confirm and click on [Reset].
After that, you have successfully changed your account password. Please use the new password to log in to your account.
If you are using the app, click [Forgot password?] as below.
1. Open the Gate.io app, tap on the [Profile] icon on the top left home screen, and you will find options like [Login]. Tap on this option to proceed to the login page.
3. Enter your registered email address or phone number and tap [Next].
4. Tap on [Forgot password?].
5. Enter your account email or phone number and click [Next].
6. Enter the 6-digit code that has been sent to your email and click [Confirm].
7. Set up your new password and enter it again to confirm and tap on [Confirm to Reset].
After that, you have successfully changed your account password. Please use the new password to log in to your account.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Two-Factor Authentication?
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is an additional security layer to email verification and your account password. With 2FA enabled, you will have to provide the 2FA code when performing certain actions on the Gate.io platform.
How does TOTP work?
Gate.io uses a Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) for Two-Factor Authentication, it involves generating a temporary, unique one-time 6-digit code* that is only valid for 30 seconds. You will need to enter this code to perform actions that affect your assets or personal information on the platform.
*Please keep in mind that the code should consist of numbers only.
How To Set Up Google Authenticator
1. Log in to the Gate.io website, click on the [Profile] icon, and select [Security settings].
2. Select [Google Authenticator] and click [Turn on].
3. Download the Google Authenticator App to your phone.
Set up your Google Authenticator by opening the app and scan the QR Code below.
How to add your Gate.io account to the Google Authenticator App?
Open your Google authenticator App, on the first page, select [Verified IDs] and tap [Scan QR code].
4. Click on [Send] and enter the 6-digit code that was sent to your email and the Authenticator code. Click [Confirm] to complete the process.
5. After that, you have successfully linked your Google Authenticator to your account.
How to Buy/Sell Crypto at Gate.io
How to use Spot on Gate.io (Website)
Step 1: Login to your Gate.io account, click on [Trade], and select [Spot].
- Market Price Trading volume of trading pair in 24 hours.
- Candlestick chart and Technical Indicators.
- Asks (Sell orders) book / Bids (Buy orders) book.
- Market latest completed transaction.
- Trading Type.
- Type of orders.
- Buy / Sell Cryptocurrency.
- Your Limit Order / Stop-limit Order / Order History.
Step 3: Buy Crypto
Let’s look at buying some BTC.
Go to the buying section (7) to buy BTC and fill in the price and the amount for your order. Click on [Buy BTC] to complete the transaction.
Note:
- The default order type is a limit order. You can use a market order if you want an order filled as soon as possible.
- The percentage bar below the amount refers to what percentage of your total USDT assets will be used to buy BTC.
Step 4: Sell Crypto
To promptly sell your BTC, consider switching to a [Market] order. Enter the selling quantity as 0.1 to complete the transaction instantly.
For example, if the current market price of BTC is $63,000 USDT, executing a [Market] Order will result in 6,300 USDT (excluding commission) being credited to your Spot account immediately.
How to use Spot on Gate.io (App)
1. Open your Gate.io app, on the first page, tap on [Trade].
2. Here is the trading page interface.
- Market and Trading pairs.
- Real-time market candlestick chart, supported trading pairs of the cryptocurrency, “Buy Crypto” section.
- Sell/Buy Order Book.
- Buy/Sell Cryptocurrency.
- Open orders.
3. As an example, we will make a "Limit order" trade to buy BTC.
Enter the order placing section of the trading interface, refer to the price in the buy/sell order section, and enter the appropriate BTC buying price and the quantity or trade amount.
Click [Buy BTC] to complete the order. (Same for sell order)
What is the Stop-Limit Function and How to use it
What is a stop-limit order?
A stop-limit order is a limit order that has a limit price and a stop price. When the stop price is reached, the limit order will be placed on the order book. Once the limit price is reached, the limit order will be executed.
- Stop price: When the asset’s price reaches the stop price, the stop-limit order is executed to buy or sell the asset at the limit price or better.
- Limit price: The selected (or potentially better) price at which the stop-limit order is executed.
You can set the stop price and limit price at the same price. However, it’s recommended that the stop price for sell orders should be slightly higher than the limit price. This price difference will allow for a safety gap in price between the time the order is triggered and when it is fulfilled. You can set the stop price slightly lower than the limit price for buy orders. This will also reduce the risk of your order not being fulfilled.
Please note that after the market price reaches your limit price, your order will be executed as a limit order. If you set the stop-loss limit too high or the take-profit limit too low, your order may never be filled because the market price cannot reach the limit price you set.
How to create a stop-limit order
How does a stop-limit order work?
The current price is 2,400 (A). You can set the stop price above the current price, such as 3,000 (B), or below the current price, such as 1,500 (C). Once the price goes up to 3,000 (B) or drops to 1,500 (C), the stop-limit order will be triggered, and the limit order will be automatically placed on the order book.
Note
Limit price can be set above or below the stop price for both buy and sell orders. For example, stop price B can be placed along with a lower limit price B1 or a higher limit price B2.
A limit order is invalid before the stop price is triggered, including when the limit price is reached ahead of the stop price.
When the stop price is reached, it only indicates that a limit order is activated and will be submitted to the order book, rather than the limit order being filled immediately. The limit order will be executed according to its own rules.
How to place a stop-limit order on Gate.io?
1. Login to your Gate.io account, click on [Trade], and select [Spot].
2. Select [Stop-limit], enter the stop price, limit price, and the amount of crypto you wish to purchase.
Click [Buy BTC] to confirm the details of the transaction.
How do I view my stop-limit orders?
Once you submit the orders, you can view and edit your stop-limit orders under [Open Orders].
To view executed or canceled orders, go to the [Order History] tab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Limit Order
A limit order is an instruction to buy or sell an asset at a specified limit price, and it is not executed immediately like a market order. Instead, the limit order is activated only if the market price reaches or exceeds the designated limit price favorably. This allows traders to target specific buying or selling prices different from the current market rate.
For example:
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If you set a buy limit order for 1 BTC at $60,000 while the current market price is $50,000, your order will be filled at the prevailing market rate of $50,000. This is because it is a more favorable price than your specified limit of $60,000.
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Similarly, if you place a sell limit order for 1 BTC at $40,000 when the current market price is $50,000, your order will be executed at $50,000, as it is a more advantageous price compared to your designated limit of $40,000.
In summary, limit orders provide traders with a strategic means to control the price at which they buy or sell an asset, ensuring execution at the specified limit or a better price in the market.
What is Market Order
A market order is a trading order executed promptly at the current market price. It is fulfilled as quickly as possible and can be used for both buying and selling financial assets.
When placing a market order, you can specify either the quantity of the asset you want to buy or sell (denoted as [Amount]) or the total amount of funds you wish to spend or receive from the transaction (denoted as [Total]).
For example:
- If you want to purchase a specific quantity of MX, you can directly enter the amount.
- If you aim to acquire a certain amount of MX with a specified sum of funds, such as 10,000 USDT, you can use the [Total] option to place the buy order. This flexibility allows traders to execute transactions based on either a predetermined quantity or a desired monetary value.
How to View my Spot Trading Activity
You can view your spot trading activities from the Orders and Positions panel at the bottom of the trading interface. Simply switch between the tabs to check your open order status and previously executed orders.
1. Open Orders
Under the [Open Orders] tab, you can view the details of your open orders.
2. Order History
Order history displays a record of your filled and unfilled orders over a certain period. 
3. Trade History
To view trade history, use the filters to customize the dates and click [Search].
