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How to open an Exness account, step by step

A calm walkthrough — from sign-up to your first demo trade. Take it slowly; there is no prize for rushing.

Opening an account takes about ten minutes. Getting good takes far longer — so before you fund anything, you will practise on a free demo account. Here is the full path.

Before you start

Have a photo ID ready (for verification) and decide your starting amount in advance — only money you can afford to lose. Do not skip the demo step.

Step 1 — Register

Open the Exness sign-up page, choose your country, and enter your email and a strong password. Confirm your email when the verification message arrives.

Step 2 — Choose your account type

Pick a Standard account if you are new — it is the simplest and has no commission. You can add or switch account types later from your dashboard. If you need a swap-free (Islamic) account, you can set that up here too.

Step 3 — Open a demo first

Inside your dashboard, create a demo account with virtual funds. Trade it for at least a couple of weeks. The goal is not profit — it is to learn the platform, test a simple strategy, and prove to yourself that you can follow your own rules.

If you cannot stay disciplined with fake money, real money will not fix it. The demo is the cheapest tuition you will ever pay.

Step 4 — Verify your identity

To deposit and withdraw, you must verify your account by uploading a photo ID (and sometimes proof of address). This is standard for any regulated broker and protects you as much as them.

Step 5 — Fund with a local method

Once verified, deposit using a local e-wallet or bank transfer. Start with a small amount. Use our position size calculator to make sure no single trade risks more than 1–2% of your balance.

Step 6 — Place your first real trade

Trade exactly as you did on the demo — same size logic, same stop-loss discipline. Smaller, slower, and boring is the goal. The market will still be here tomorrow.

Open your Exness account

You will land directly on the official Exness registration page. Open a demo first, then fund only what you can afford to lose.

Open an Exness account
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A few honest reminders

  • Most beginners lose money. The ones who survive treat risk management as the whole game.
  • High leverage is not a feature to celebrate — it is a way to lose faster. Keep it modest.
  • No signal seller, "mentor," or robot can guarantee profit. If someone promises returns, walk away.
  • Learn the fundamentals before you fund. The order matters.

Risk warning. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. You can lose more than your initial deposit. Past performance is not indicative of future results. PipHarbour publishes educational content only and does not provide financial, investment, or tax advice. Always trade with money you can afford to lose.