How do I create a second account using the same email address? – Kraken

If you want to use the same email address for a second account, you will have to make a small addition to your email address when you create an account.

A plus sign (+) and a keyword need to be added before the "@" sign of your email address.

For example, if your email address is satoshi@protonmail.com, you can create multiple accounts using keywords such as:

The keyword you use doesn't matter. It's just to help you keep track of which account is which.

All emails for these accounts will still be sent to the inbox of satoshi@protonmail.com.

The "+keyword" is just a tool which many (but not all) email providers offer their clients as a way to sort incoming emails. Check the support documentation of your email provider to see if they offer this feature. You can also test if they support it by sending a test email to your "+keyword" email address.

Pro-tip: You can use "+keyword" in other areas of your online life. For example, if you sign up for an online newsletter, you can signup using satoshi+newsletterXYZ@protonmail.com. If you start receiving emails addressed to that address from other senders, you will know who sold or shared your information.

Security note: remember to use two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Kraken accounts as well as on your email address. If you have multiple accounts tied to a single email address, both may be affected if your email address is compromised due to a lack of 2FA.

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