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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus52xLXWh5b5Uffu8mZlz3qc"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxussISazVV65DYXJmjLaWDo7f"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif"><strong>1. Enhance Password Security</strong></span></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusmr4PYErCcNm1LcdICFPAPg"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusRhGDLreTeWkHVNwM6GO7Jn"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">1.1 Password Setup</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusHeqx7vbEFVyoQoQgmCGUzD"><br /></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusrXIOzDqm8gIQAIOtdrsr0c"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusrXIOzDqm8gIQAIOtdrsr0c">Please create a complex and unique password. To ensure security, the password must be at least 10 characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easily guessable or personal information (such as your name, email, birthday, phone number, etc.).</div></div></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWx6NCMAl9zS3shCqs7JWJh"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusC1CSLcBoAQQPhEBJK8D0bh"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><strong>Examples of weak passwords to avoid: </strong>lihua, 123456, 123456abc, test123, abc123.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuskeVPzzTYOPY4M9HLVkPrHf"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align:left" class="heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxusHueJ0lrXZ3o2sPOvOmkwoc"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">1.2 Password Change</span></h3><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFKd5teL4a1lu7PB27SKhpH"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusKdYProNMur0az5cjbJLlke"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">We recommend changing your password regularly to enhance account security, ideally every 3 months. Each time you change your password, use a completely new one.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusyJu41T28Wdow22utvRibih"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusX7atAIFWtmDus36ZUg2qGU"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">Additionally, please keep your password strictly confidential. Do not share it with anyone. MEXC staff will never ask for your password under any circumstances.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusdVzWS5Aj1QT3MKCY5oAr2b"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxusgzjLm9HvPJtWVUbnQoRDsb"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif"><strong>2. Link Google Authenticator</strong></span></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusyqaFhOw9CP3h0ilQVyFS8f"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUUeZoU2u3JG6vW082Lxbkg"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><strong>Google Authenticator</strong> is a time-based one-time password (TOTP) tool launched by Google. You need to scan a barcode or enter a key provided by MEXC using your phone. Once added, the app generates a 6-digit verification code every 30 seconds. After successful linking, you will need to enter this 6-digit code every time you log in to MEXC.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusAIKdCGLutjIBgwOUD7Kq3g"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus39jUtEbePs0mBhog1qVgfb"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">Google Authenticator Setup Guide: <a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791509545">Linking Google Authenticator</a></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuswJ5PjibMKRyZvFzn6bbwfe"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QRxcdpeuEo5rJ6xZXpHufwk2sJb"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">Important Notes During Linking:</span></div><ul class="list-bullet1"><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TUaBdDrijoDo1TxGPZnugcpdsHb"><div><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><strong>Entering the wrong verification code 3 times</strong> will trigger the message: &#34;Too many incorrect codes.&#34;</span></div></li><li style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GSYIdT8yEoKXbvx3JyQuhARksBd"><div><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><strong>After 5 failed attempts</strong>, the system will send you a notification via <strong>SMS, o</strong><strong>n-site</strong><strong> message, and email</strong> to alert you to check your account security.</span></div></li></ul><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus1mc3sxoDpjhSvAMsobgL5b"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusGmAGiBBsbztO5hDBNjHK7E"><strong style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">If you encounter issues during setup, try the following:</strong></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusDfxPxxP6TMJimo5Cys9OHh"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">1) If your phone has multiple Google Authenticator accounts, ensure you&#39;re using the code linked to your MEXC account email.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusWUHnx3MTIuAwu71tpQX8wb"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">2) Make sure your phone time is synchronized with the standard time zone.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusIVgKYU8At8ksnBGe5kM8Rd"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">3) Some phones may require a restart after linking before verification works properly.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusspLT1feVmCuF4exmCXbocd"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">4) Before scanning the QR code, make sure your camera is enabled and the app has camera access.</span></div><div style="text-align:left" class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxushPTx7KXv5axve8awlSCoZe"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">5) Every time you unbind and rebind Google Authenticator, a new key and QR code are generated—please make sure to save the latest key.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusEckdpR5whRPeLglgjtHaiO"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxussJh6apImR8WEgg9phDJgVc"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif"><strong>3. Set Up an Anti-Phishing Code</strong></span></h2><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxus9glWFVcO30JlW7bhACUQab"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusVpHji8b08Icus68ZESRTTc"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">An anti-phishing code is a user-defined string that helps identify whether an email or website claiming to be from MEXC is legitimate. If you&#39;ve set up an anti-phishing code and receive an email from &#34;MEXC&#34; that does not display this code, it may be a phishing attempt.</span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusUPsCw9WIbUbgGCxdLjiW9b"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br /></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusFtBLclP3rSC27essR1ovAf"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif;font-size:16px">Anti-Phishing Code Setup Guide: <a href="https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/17827791516862">How to Set an Anti-Phishing Code on MEXC</a></span></div><div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusv0r6L7ZTMWKE9bj24dMYbf"><span style="font-family:&#39;arial&#39; , &#39;helvetica&#39; , sans-serif"><br /></span></div>

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