# Onboarding To trade on Backpack Exchange you will need to create an account, complete identity verification and deposit funds (via fiat onramp or crypto deposit). *** ### Create an account and complete identity verification Visit [backpack.exchange](https://backpack.exchange/) and register a new account. After verifying your email, complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) identity verification process. See detailed instructions: * [Verify Individual Account Identity](https://support.backpack.exchange/articles/verify-individual-account-identity-backpack-exchange) * [Verify Institutional and Business Account Identity](https://support.backpack.exchange/articles/verify-institutional-and-business-account-identity) *** ### Deposit fiat or crypto funds Once the KYC process is completed you can fund your wallet via our fiat onramp (bank transfer, credit/debit card) or direct crypto deposits. Access both options by opening the Deposit menu. * [Deposit crypto using Backpack Wallet](https://support.backpack.exchange/articles/deposit-crypto-on-backpack-exchange-wallet-via-backpack-wallet-browser) *** ### Start trading on Backpack Exchange Spot market, Spot margin, Perpetual futures and Safe are all available to Backpack users. See our [Backpack Help center](https://support.backpack.exchange/) for detailed instructions and additional product information. * Contact Customer Support in [Discord](https://discord.gg/backpack) or by email: --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://support.backpack.exchange/technical-docs/onboarding.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.