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How Do I Open an Account with eToro?

If you are looking into online investing through eToro, it's vital you know how to open an account. Investment accounts can be opened online with just a few clicks of the mouse and a bit of personal information such as name, age, email address and county of residency. Once you've completed all the steps to open your account, taking the investor knowledge assessment finishes the process and allows you to customize your online trading.

Aug 8, 2023

As more investors turn to online trading, there are a number of options available. If you are thinking of opening an eToro account, the first thing that comes to mind is how to go about opening an account. You can learn more about its trading platform by calling eToro investor support, and below are steps to opening your own account.

Before Opening Your Account

There are some things you need to know before you open your eToro account, such as:

  • You must be 18 years old or older and be able to provide proof of your age.
  • Traders are required to live in one of the countries covered by eToro and be able to show proof of residence (this can be accomplished when providing proof of age if using a government-issued identification).
  • You need some type of electronic device capable of logging into your account.
  • A valid phone number and email address are also required.
  • Traders need an open, active bank account to make deposits or withdrawals.
  • eToro cannot support United States residents who are residing outside the United States.

Steps to Open Your Own eToro Account

There are five main steps to open your own trading account on eToro:

  1. Open eToro's website on your device.
  2. Select "Join eToro" from the homepage.
  3. Choose your username, or sign up with your Google or Facebook account.
  4. Add your email address.
  5. Set your password.
  6. Read and accept eToro's privacy policy, terms and conditions and cookie policy.
  7. Click the "create account" button.
  8. Go to your email inbox and verify your email address.

Once all the steps above are successfully completed, you are ready to add funds to your account and start trading online. To customize your account and maximize your trading options, do the following steps:

  1. Log into your eToro account.
  2. Select "Complete profile."
  3. Read the pop-up message, and click "Continue."
  4. Enter your basic information. This information must match your proof of identity document. Select the arrow to move to the next page.
  5. Add your address, which must match that on your proof of address documentation.
  6. Key in your place of birth and your country of citizenship. Add your ID number if prompted.
  7. Fill out the investment knowledge assessment with the answers that best match your level of investment knowledge.
  8. Read and accept the terms and conditions.

Opening an eToro account only takes a few minutes to complete. For more information or assistance with opening your own account, call eToro investor support.

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