Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials that walk you through Usko one screen at a time, written for complete beginners.
Beginners
Beginners2 min readHow to set a price alert on Usko
Get notified when a market reaches the price you care about, instead of watching charts all day.
- Beginners2 min read
How to use Convert to swap one coin for another
The simplest way to change one coin into another on Usko, with no charts, no order book and one all-in quote.
- Beginners3 min read
Limit orders vs market orders explained
When to take the price the market is offering and when to name your own, with the trade-offs of each spelled out.
- Beginners3 min read
How to secure your Usko account with 2FA and an anti-phishing code
Switch on two-factor authentication, save your backup codes and set an anti-phishing code so you can spot fake emails instantly.
- Beginners3 min read
How to complete KYC identity verification on Usko
What identity verification is, which documents to prepare, and how to get through it first time without a rejection.
- Beginners3 min read
How to deposit crypto into Usko, and why the network matters
How crypto deposit addresses work, how to pick the right network, and the checks that stop you from losing a transfer.
- Beginners3 min read
How to withdraw crypto from Usko
How a crypto withdrawal works step by step, the checks that prevent a lost transfer, and what to do if one is delayed.
- Beginners3 min read
How to read an order book
The two coloured columns on the trade screen explained in plain English, and what they tell you before you place an order.
Beginners3 min readHow to make your first spot trade on Usko
A calm walk through the trade screen: choosing a market, entering an amount, checking the fee and confirming your first buy.
- Beginners3 min read
How to buy and sell crypto on the P2P marketplace
Trade directly with another verified user using escrow, and follow the safety rules that keep the process boring and predictable.
Beginners3 min readHow to install and use the Usko mobile app
Where to get the Android app, how to install it safely, and how to log in and lock it down on your phone.
- Beginners3 min read
How to create and verify your Usko account
A step-by-step guide to opening a Usko account, confirming your email address and logging in for the first time.
Beginners3 min readHow to set up a recurring buy (SIP) on Usko
Automate a fixed purchase on a schedule so you stop trying to time the market, and see how baskets spread it across several coins.
- Beginners3 min read
How to earn rewards with flexible savings on Usko
Subscribe idle crypto to a flexible savings product, understand what APR really means, and redeem when you want it back.
Intermediate
Intermediate2 min readHow to join an Arena trading competition
Find a competition, understand how the leaderboard is scored, and compete without changing how you actually trade.
- Intermediate3 min read
How to download your tax report from Usko
Find your trading records, generate a report for your tax year and understand what the Tax Centre can and cannot do for you.
- Intermediate3 min read
How to create API keys on Usko safely
What an API key is, when you genuinely need one, and how to create and restrict it without putting your funds at risk.
Intermediate3 min readHow to try binary trading in practice mode
Binary trading is the riskiest product on Usko. Practice mode lets you learn exactly how it behaves without risking a single coin.
- Intermediate3 min read
How to borrow with a crypto-backed loan on Usko
Borrow against crypto you already hold, with LTV and liquidation explained properly so the risk is not a surprise.
Intermediate3 min readHow to check Usko Proof of Reserves
What Proof of Reserves proves, what it does not, and how to look up the published report for yourself.
Intermediate3 min readHow to invest in a Forex plan on Usko
How managed foreign-exchange plans work on Usko, how to place an investment, and what to check before you commit.