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How to Open an Exness Account

A simple step-by-step guide to registering, verifying and funding your Exness account.

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Min deposit $10  ·  100+ instruments  ·  Founded 2008

To open an Exness account, register online with your email, verify your identity (KYC) with a government ID and proof of address, choose an account type and a USD or EUR base currency, then fund from $10. Verification is usually approved within about 24 hours.

What you need to open an account

How long: Registration takes a few minutes; identity verification (KYC) is usually approved within about 24 hours.
Eligibility: You must be of legal age and a resident of an eligible country. Identity is verified with a government ID and a proof of address.

Step by step

  1. Click the ‘Open Account’ button on this page to start your registration.
  2. Enter your email and create a secure password.
  3. Complete the registration form with your residential details in Ethiopia.
  4. Verify your identity (KYC) — upload a government ID and proof of address.
  5. Choose your account type and base currency (USD or EUR).
  6. Fund your account in USD or EUR — minimum deposit $10 on Standard.
  7. Download MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 and start trading (or practise on the demo first).
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Before you deposit

It is wise to start with a free demo account to get comfortable with the platform and test your strategy with virtual funds first.

Exness account at a glance

DetailExness
Minimum deposit$10 (Standard & Standard Cent)
Base currenciesUSD, EUR (no birr; convert first)
Account typesStandard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app
First accountAn MT5 Standard account (USD) is created automatically after sign-up
Accounts per profileUp to 100 MT4 + 100 MT5 accounts (200 total)
Email / phone checkA 6-digit code verifies the email; the phone number is verified too
BonusesExness does not offer account-opening bonuses or promo codes

Confirm current terms before depositing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to open an Exness account?
Registration takes a few minutes; identity verification (KYC) is usually approved within about 24 hours.
What do I need to open an Exness account?
A valid email and phone number, a government-issued photo ID, proof of address, and a way to fund the account in USD or EUR.
Is account registration available to people in Ethiopia?
Yes. There is no local law preventing individuals in Ethiopia from registering with an international online broker; registration is completed online with a government ID and proof of address.
What documents do I need to verify an Exness account?
A government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID or driver’s licence) and a proof of address. Verification (KYC) is usually completed within about 24 hours and unlocks full access, including withdrawals.
Does Exness give a welcome or deposit bonus?
No. Exness does not currently offer account-opening bonuses or deposit promotions. Be careful with sites that promise Exness bonuses — always register on the official exness.com domain.

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