How to Completely Uninstall Binance Client on Mac (Including Residual Preferences)

Many Mac users just drag the app icon to the Trash when uninstalling an app, but in reality, preferences, caches, Keychain credentials, and other files still remain in the system. If you plan to completely uninstall the Binance client (for example, switching to a new computer, troubleshooting issues, or freeing up space), these residuals must be processed together. This note provides the complete paths. To reinstall, check out the Binance official website, download the app via Binance Official App; for iPhone setup, refer to the iOS installation tutorial.

macOS App Data Storage Patterns

According to Apple's design guidelines, app data is usually scattered across several standard directories:

Directory	Content Stored	Removed with App Uninstall
/Applications/Binance.app	Main application	Yes
~/Library/Preferences/	Preference plist files	No
~/Library/Caches/	Caches	No
~/Library/Application Support/	User data	No
~/Library/Logs/	Logs	No
~/Library/Saved Application State/	Window positions, etc.	No
~/Library/Containers/	App Sandbox containers	No
Keychain	Password credentials	No
/Library/LaunchAgents/	Auto-start configurations	No

If you only delete the main application, the remaining 8 locations will all have residual data.

Step 1: Log Out and Quit the App

Preparation work before cleaning:

1. Launch Binance.app
2. Log out of your account within the app
3. Disable "Launch at login" in the settings
4. Completely quit the app (⌘ + Q)
5. Use "Activity Monitor" to confirm the process no longer exists

Logging out is to clear the device binding on the server side, avoiding the mistaken belief that it's still in use later.

Step 2: Delete the Main App from Applications

1. Open the Applications folder
2. Locate Binance.app
3. Drag it to the Trash
4. Right-click in the Trash → "Delete Immediately" (not just empty)

Deleting immediately will free up disk space.

Step 3: Clean Up Library Residuals

Open Finder, press ⌘ + Shift + G, and enter ~/Library to access the user library. Process each directory one by one:

Subdirectory	Files to Delete
Preferences	All plist files starting with com.binance.*
Caches	com.binance.* folders
Application Support	Binance folder
Logs	Binance folder or com.binance.* logs
Saved Application State	com.binance.* folder
Containers	com.binance.* folder
WebKit	com.binance.* subdirectories (if any)

If there are Binance-related items in each directory, drag them to the Trash.

Step 4: Clean Up Keychain

The Binance client might have stored login credentials in the Keychain:

1. Open "Keychain Access" (Applications → Utilities)
2. Search for binance
3. Right-click all found entries → Delete
4. Enter your unlock password to confirm

Keychain residuals are easily overlooked. If not deleted, the next time you reinstall Binance, it will automatically "remember" your previous login info.

Step 5: Clean Up Startup Items

If you previously set it to "Launch at login":

1. System Settings → General → Login Items
2. Find Binance in the list
3. Select it and click the minus sign to remove

Or check the com.binance.* plist files in the /Library/LaunchAgents and ~/Library/LaunchAgents directories, and delete them if they exist.

Step 6: Empty the Trash

Finder top menu → Empty Trash. Complete the final cleanup.

One-Click Uninstall Tools

If you don't want to clear items manually one by one, you can use specialized uninstall tools:

Tool	Price	Features
AppCleaner	Free	Drag the app in and it automatically finds residuals
CleanMyMac	Paid	Commercial product with many features
Mac App Remover	Free	Simple and concise
OnyX	Free	System maintenance + uninstall

AppCleaner is the most commonly used. Drag Binance.app into it, and the tool will automatically find and list all related files. Check them and delete. Done in three seconds.

Disk Space Freed Comparison After Uninstall

Actual test (v2.100 series):

Uninstall Method	Freed Space
Only dragging app to Trash	Approx. 280 MB
AppCleaner uninstall	Approx. 1.2 GB
Manually clearing all residuals	Approx. 1.3 GB

The difference is about 1 GB, mainly occupied by caches, logs, and local databases.

Do Residuals Affect Privacy?

Incompletely cleared residuals might contain:

• Historically logged-in account emails
• K-line preferences (which coins you have viewed)
• Order confirmation popup settings
• Local caches of customer service chats

If you are giving your computer to someone else or selling it second-hand, a complete cleanup is recommended.

Considerations When Reinstalling

If you are reinstalling to troubleshoot an issue, thoroughly clean up first to ensure a "clean environment". If you just want to upgrade, simply overwrite the installation; there is no need to clear residuals.

Steps to reinstall after cleanup:

1. Download the latest .dmg from the Binance official website
2. Double-click to mount, drag to Applications
3. Launch → Log in again
4. Reconfigure preferences

The entire process takes 5-10 minutes.

FAQ

Q: Will deleting Library folders affect other apps? A: Deleting only com.binance.* related items will absolutely not affect other apps.

Q: What happens if Keychain is not deleted? A: No impact on daily use, but reinstalling the Binance app will automatically log in using old credentials from Keychain, potentially skipping the "fresh login" you intended to do.

Q: Should I also clean up the Time Machine backup? A: If you are concerned about privacy, you can exclude Binance-related folders from backups.

Q: Can I batch delete all com.binance. files?* A: You can use the Finder search function to search for "binance" and delete all related files you see at once.

Further Reading

• DMG Install Process
• Gatekeeper Handling
• Startup Config