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How to Buy Internet Computer (ICP)
Buying Internet Computer takes five steps: choose an exchange, open an account, deposit funds, buy, and store it safely. Before you start, see the current Internet Computer price and What is Internet Computer?.
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Steps to buy Internet Computer
Choose an exchange
Compare exchanges on volume, fees, security and access from your country, and check that the ICP pair is listed.
Open an account and verify your identity
Sign up with your email and phone. Centralized exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before trading. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA).
Deposit funds
Fund your account by bank transfer or by sending a stablecoin such as USDT from another wallet.
Buy Internet Computer
Open the pair of Internet Computer and your payment currency (for example USDT). Use a market order to buy at once or a limit order to buy at your price; enter the amount and confirm.
Store it safely
If you plan to hold Internet Computer, withdraw it to a wallet you control. A hardware wallet is the safest option; never store or share your recovery phrase online.
Where to buy Internet Computer
The places where you can buy a coin fall into a few kinds. Which kind carries Internet Computer depends on the coin; which one suits you depends on your country and how much you plan to buy.
- Centralized exchanges. Platforms where you open an account, verify your identity and trade on an order book. Local exchanges that accept your national currency belong to this kind too.
- Decentralized exchanges (DEXs). You connect your own wallet and swap through smart contracts. There is no account to open, but you have to pick the right network and the right contract address yourself.
- Swaps inside a wallet. Many wallets can convert one asset into another inside the app. It is convenient; check the fee and the price difference before you confirm.
- Brokers and apps. Some brokers and payment apps sell crypto against a bank card or a balance. The steps are simple, but the coins on offer and the fees differ from service to service.
Check before you buy
- Access from your country. Make sure the platform serves your country and follows local rules.
- Identity checks. Find out up front which documents are asked for and how long approval takes.
- Fees. Compare the trading fee, the deposit and withdrawal fees, and the gap between the buy and sell price.
- The correct network and contract address. Confirm that the network you pick for Internet Computer (and the contract address, if it is a token) matches the official source; an asset sent on the wrong network can be lost.
- Withdrawal to your own wallet. Check that you can withdraw what you buy to a wallet of your own, and what the withdrawal limits are.
To compare platforms in detail, see Best crypto exchanges.
Buying Internet Computer: FAQ
Where can I buy Internet Computer?
Depending on where the coin is available, Internet Computer is bought on centralized exchanges, on decentralized exchanges, through a swap inside a wallet, or through brokers and apps. Check that the platform lists the ICP pair before you buy; the section above explains each kind.
What is the minimum amount to buy Internet Computer?
Exchanges let you buy a fraction of a coin; the floor is the exchange's minimum order size, shown on the order screen.
How do I store Internet Computer safely?
For long-term holding a hardware wallet is the safest option. If you keep it on an exchange, turn on 2FA and use a strong password; keep your recovery phrase offline.