How To Activate F&O in Zerodha

Follow these steps:

Log in to Zerodha Console
Visit console.zerodha.com and log in using your Kite credentials.
Access Segment Activation
Navigate to the ‘Account’ section at the top of the page, then select ‘Segment’ from the drop-down menu.
Select F&O Segment
Choose the ‘NSE – F&O’ segment (and ‘BSE – F&O’ if desired), then click on ‘Activate Segment’.
Provide Income Details
Specify your income range and upload a valid income proof document in PDF format (maximum size: 5 MB).
Accept Terms and Verify
Agree to the terms and conditions, choose your preferred method to receive the OTP (Email or SMS), enter the received OTP, and click ‘Verify’.
Await Activation
The F&O segment is typically activated within 72 working hours.

📄 Accepted Income Proof Documents

You can submit any one of the following documents as income proof:

Bank statement (last 6 months, average balance > ₹10,000)
Latest salary slip (gross monthly income > ₹15,000)
ITR acknowledgement (gross annual income > ₹1,20,000)
Form 16 (gross annual income > ₹1,20,000)
Certificate of net worth (> ₹10,00,000)
Demat holdings statement (current value > ₹10,000)

Ensure the document is clear, in PDF format, under 5 MB, and includes the logo and seal of the issuing authority.

There are no charges for activating the F&O segment in Zerodha.
If you encounter issues during the upload, ensure the document is clear and within the required size limit.
You can check the active segments in your Zerodha account via the Kite app or web platform.