The Binance official desktop client is only released through two entries: binance.com/download and app.binance.com. Any third-party download sites, app stores, or WeChat group sharing links are not official channels. Official packages carry the digital signature of Binance Holdings Limited and published SHA256 checksum values, which can be verified within five minutes. To download directly from the official website, please click Binance Official Website. To get the APP entry, click Binance Official APP. iOS users should first read the iOS Installation Tutorial to learn about region switching methods. The following will explain the download entry, verification process, and version identification in detail.
I. Official Download Entries for the Binance Desktop Client
The only trustworthy entries are the following; others cannot be trusted.
| Entry | Applicable Scenario | Description |
|---|---|---|
| binance.com/download | Desktop browser access | Automatically recognizes the OS and shows the corresponding package |
| app.binance.com | Mobile or QR code scanning | Includes download guidance |
| www.binance.com/en/download | English download page | Content consistent with the main site |
| binance.info/download | Mirror download | Used when the main site is restricted |
| binance.bz/download | Further backup | The last layer of redundancy |
Key Point: The SHA256 values of the files from the above five entries are identical. In other words, the client downloaded from a mirror is the same file as the one from the main site; they are backups for each other, and there is no issue of "which mirror has a newer version".
II. Full Operation of SHA256 Verification
SHA256 is an internationally used hash verification method to confirm that the downloaded file has not been replaced midway. Below are the commands for each operating system.
Step 1: Get the Official SHA256 Value from the Official Website
Open binance.com/download. Next to the download button, there is a "Checksum" link. Click it to see the SHA256 string for the current version, in the form of:
a3f9b2c7... (64-bit hexadecimal)
Copy this official string first, then compare it locally.
Step 2: Calculate the SHA256 of the Local File on macOS
Open the terminal and type:
shasum -a 256 /Users/YourName/Downloads/Binance.dmg
Results will appear in about 3-5 seconds; compare them with the official website.
Step 3: Calculate on Windows
Open PowerShell and type:
Get-FileHash "C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\Binance.exe" -Algorithm SHA256
The returned Hash field is the SHA256 value. Letters are not case-sensitive; compare it with the official website.
Step 4: Calculate on Linux
Open the terminal and type:
sha256sum ~/Downloads/Binance.AppImage
Compare with the value published on the official website.
Verification Conclusion: If all 64 characters are identical, the file is intact and untampered; if even one character is different, do not run it, delete it immediately, and re-download from another entry.
III. Digital Signature Identification (More intuitive than SHA256)
If you don't have the patience to calculate SHA256, you can quickly judge by the digital signature.
Method 1: View Signature on macOS
Find Binance.app in Finder, right-click → Get Info → Scroll down to the "Signature" field. The genuine version will show:
Binance Holdings Limited (XXXXXXXXXX)
The ID in parentheses is the Developer ID assigned by Apple. If it shows "Unsigned" or "Unknown Developer", it is a fake version.
Method 2: View Signature on Windows
Find Binance.exe in File Explorer, right-click → Properties → Digital Signatures tab. It will list the signatures. The genuine entry is:
Name of signer: Binance Holdings Limited
Digest algorithm: sha256
Timestamp: Yes (from DigiCert)
If this tab does not exist, or the signer is another company name, the file has not been issued by Binance and is a high-risk file.
Method 3: View AppImage Signature on Linux
AppImage files can be verified using the gpg --verify command. The official website also provides .sig signature files. After downloading the sig file, execute:
gpg --verify Binance.AppImage.sig Binance.AppImage
It is genuine only if it returns "Good signature".
IV. Anti-counterfeiting Clues in Version Numbers
Even if the signature and SHA256 pass, there are three details in the version number itself for further confirmation.
Detail 1: Version Number Format
The genuine client version number must be in a three-part format (e.g., 2.89.4). Formats like 2.89, 2.89.4.1, or v2.89 will not appear. Fake versions often have 4-part version numbers or random names like "2026 Spring Edition", which are not in the Binance style.
Detail 2: Build Number
Open the APP "About" interface. In addition to the version number 2.89.4, there should be a Build number (a 4-digit integer, e.g., 3851). Fake packages often have a Build number of 0 or 1, or it is missing entirely.
Detail 3: Consistency Between Version Number and Release Date
Each version number released by Binance is publicized on the official update log page (binance.com/en/support/announcement). If the version number of your APP cannot be found in the official log, or the release date is far off (e.g., today is April, but the version displayed by the APP is from half a year ago), it has most likely been tampered with.
V. Common Download Traps and Responses
Trap 1: Search Engine Ad Positions
The first ad in Baidu or Google is often bid on by phishing sites posing as Binance. It is recommended to manually enter binance.com/download instead of clicking from the ad bar in search results. Identification method: The top left corner of the ad bar will have labels like "Ad", "Sponsored", etc.
Trap 2: QR Codes in Social Media Screenshots
QR code screenshots shared in Telegram, X, or WeChat groups may point to binance.com, but after scanning, they may be 301-redirected to a phishing site. Correct practice: After scanning, look at the final domain name in the browser address bar. It must strictly equal binance.com (or its official mirror) to continue downloading.
Trap 3: Zip Packages Bundled with "Accelerators"
Some forums release zips under the name of "Binance Client + Accelerator", which contain two exes. Binance never bundles with third-party accelerators. Delete such zips immediately; accelerators themselves are high-risk areas for viruses.
Trap 4: Claiming to be "Cracked Version" or "Unlimited Version"
Clients of cryptocurrency exchanges do not need to be cracked and have no regional restrictions. Those claiming to be cracked are scammers. The functions of the genuine client are determined by the account after logging in, and have nothing to do with whether the client is cracked.
VI. What to Do if Verification Fails
If verification fails according to the above methods (SHA256 inconsistency or missing signature), troubleshoot in the following order.
Troubleshooting 1: Re-download
Occasionally, an interrupted download will result in an incomplete file. Delete the original file, switch to another entry (e.g., from binance.info to binance.bz), re-download, and then verify.
Troubleshooting 2: Check Local Proxy
If your network goes through a third-party proxy or some CDN accelerators, it may be tampered with by a man-in-the-middle. Turn off the proxy and try again with the original network connection.
Troubleshooting 3: Check Download Path Permissions
Some security software on Windows will rewrite exe files in the background to inject their own modules. Turn off all antivirus software, download to the desktop (do not download to special paths like Program Files), and then verify.
Troubleshooting 4: Report to Binance Customer Service
If verification fails three consecutive times under different networks, it means the file released by the official site is inconsistent with the one you calculated (this situation is extremely rare, usually occurring when the official site is switching versions). You can submit a ticket via "Online Customer Service" after logging in to the client or official website, and Binance will provide the current valid SHA256.
FAQ
Q: Will the SHA256 value displayed on the Binance official download page change? A: Yes. The SHA256 will be updated with each new version release. Be sure to check the latest value on the official website during verification. Do not use an old value from a few days ago, or it will be misjudged as inconsistent.
Q: The SHA256 of my downloaded file matches, but Windows still prompts "This file is not signed". Is it normal? A: No. The Binance Windows client has had an EV signature since version 1.x, and there has never been an unsigned version. If it prompts "unsigned", it means the file may have been modified locally by security software. It is recommended to delete it, turn off the antivirus software, and re-download.
Q: Can a Mac computer "Open Anyway" if it prompts "Cannot verify developer"? A: First, right-click in Finder → Get Info → View Signer. If it shows Binance Holdings Limited, you can click "Open Anyway" in "System Settings → Privacy & Security"; if it shows the developer is unknown, never open it.
Q: Is the data on the official client consistent with the web version? A: Completely consistent. The client is just a wrapper for the web version; the account system, order data, and deposit/withdrawal records are all synchronized. Logging in on either side updates the other in real-time.
Q: Some old articles say the Binance client was once closed-source; is it still the case? A: The Binance client has always been closed-source, which is a common practice for exchange-type applications and is not directly related to security. Closed-source does not mean untrustworthy; signature verification and SHA256 verification are sufficient to prove the authenticity of the file.