At this time, it is not possible to fund your Kraken account using Kraken Desktop. To fund your Kraken account, please use our desktop website, or mobile apps.

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At this time, it is not possible to create a Kraken account using Kraken Desktop. Please use our desktop website, or mobile apps to create your Kraken account. Be sure to also verify your account in order to use Kraken Desktop.

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The download page for Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems can be found here.

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Kraken Desktop is a blazing fast, yet lightweight application built in-house using specialized technology. The Kraken Desktop application uses minimal computer resources, and was designed to run on nearly all devices within reasonable capabilities.

A laptop or desktop computer is required for Kraken Desktop, as mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets are not compatible.

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Yes, Kraken Desktop is not available for German clients, as well as clients from prohibited regions.

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Kraken Desktop is an advanced trading platform offering a highly customizable and modular interface tailored for in-depth market analysis and efficient trading. Although, it is solely focused on trading. Each and every feature or setting within Kraken Desktop is meant to enhance your trading experience across the Kraken markets.

In contrast, Kraken Pro (the website and mobile app) provides account management functionalities, including deposits, withdrawals, and account security, alongside trading capabilities and interface customization.

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Kraken Desktop supports live data and order execution across 800+ Kraken Spot markets.

If you are unfamiliar with Kraken Desktop, please read through the articles in our Getting Started section of the Kraken Support Center. In these articles, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of board management, theme customization, module settings, and much more. From installation, to placing your first trade, and beyond, our Support Center has you covered!

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Kraken Desktop supports both traditional order tickets and a ladder execution module, designed for streamlined point and click order entry.

Unique to Kraken Desktop, a ladder trading module combines the following:

Learn more about our Ladder module here.

Yes, Kraken Desktop has an in-built proprietary technical analysis library that supports 30+ popular TA indicators and chart overlays. Learn more about using TA tools on Kraken Desktop here.

In order to see your cash or crypto balances on Kraken Desktop, you’ll need to add the Balances module to your board.

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Find support articles for Kraken Desktop here, or submit a support ticket from within the Kraken Desktop application.

First, click the button in the top right corner of the application, then select "Support" from the dropdown menu. Fill out the Subject, and Message boxes and then click Submit.

Our support team will reach out as soon as they can via email with assistance.