Signing in with your email

You can now use your email address to sign in via Kraken!

We understand that remembering usernames can sometimes be a hassle, and we want to ensure a seamless experience for our users. This update will simplify the sign-in process, reduce the chances of forgetting usernames and make accessing your Kraken account quicker than ever before.

This feature is automatically enabled for new accounts and accounts that did not have a Global Settings Lock (GSL) enabled as of June 21st, 2023.

Can I opt out of this change to allow signing in with just my username?

If you prefer to continue signing in with your username only and restrict the new email sign-in option, we've got you covered! Simply follow these steps to change your sign-in method back to how it was before:

1
Sign in to your Kraken account.
2
Navigate to your security settings.
3
Toggle the sign-in method to Username only.

To re-enable email sign-in:

This feature is turned on by default.

1
Sign in to your account.
2
Click on the profile icon in the top right corner of your screen.
3
Navigate to Security.
4
Toggle the sign-in method from Username only to Email address and username.