How do I create my Ktkarena account?

Before you start: what you need

Two things to prepare before signing up:

An e-mail address you can check, or a Google account. Your sign-up code, then your sign-in codes, arrive at that address.

An official ID document. National ID card, passport, or driver's license. For Cameroonians: the national ID or passport. For other CEMAC countries: the equivalent national document. It must be valid and legible.

The 5 sign-up steps

1. Download the app: it's an Android beta that doesn't go through any app store. On your Android phone, download it from ktkarena.com/telecharger-beta and install it (Download the app on Android).
2. Open the app and tap “Create an account”, then pick your interests (“What do you have an opinion on?”).
3. Continue with Google, or enter your e-mail address and tap “Send my code”: a six-digit code arrives by e-mail. If nothing arrives, check the address and tap “Resend the code”.
4. Enter the code in the app (“Enter your code” screen).
5. Choose your arena name: 3 to 20 characters, letters, numbers and _.

There's no iPhone app yet: on iPhone or on a computer, create your account on the web version, at app.ktkarena.com. There you choose a username, your email address and a password (Using the web version (on a computer)).

At this point, your account is created but not yet verified. You can log in, explore the app, and use prediction mode. But you can't stake real money yet.

KYC: why and how

KYC (Know Your Customer) is the verification of your identity. Ktkarena may request it at any time, and it is mandatory to withdraw above the legal thresholds. Everything about KYC.

Here's how to complete your KYC in the app:

1. Go to Profile → Security → Verify my identity.
2. Choose the type of document you're going to present (national ID, passport, license).
3. Take a photo of the front of your document. The app guides you with a frame.
4. Take a photo of the back (if applicable).
5. Take a selfie: the app asks you to turn your head right, left, and smile. This proves you're really the person on the document.
6. Confirm. You receive a confirmation: "Verification request sent. You'll receive a notification within 24h."

What you can do while waiting for validation

While your KYC is being verified (between a few hours and 24h on average), here's what you can do:

You can:

• Explore all sections of the app.
• Use prediction mode (without staking KTK). Prediction mode vs arena.
• Set up your preferences (notifications, theme, language).
• Browse the Help Center.
• Follow ongoing events.

You can't yet:

• Deposit money.
• Start a challenge with real KTK.
• Withdraw money.

As soon as your KYC is validated, you receive a notification: "Your account is verified. You can now deposit and stake." From there, you have access to all features.