When you open an Upstox account, the Equities segment and BSE Mutual Funds are activated by default. So, you can start investing and trading in them instantly. However other segments such as Futures & Options (F&O), Currencies (CUR), and Commodities segments (MCX), are optional. In order to activate them, you need to submit sufficient income proof because each of these segments has its own trading rules, timings, and products. 

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To activate these segments, simply follow the below steps:

Step 1: Login to the Upstox app using your 6-digit PIN or Biometrics.

Step 2: Once you login, click on ‘Account’.

Step 3: Click on ‘Profile’.


Step 4: Click ‘Trading segments’ under ‘Profile’. You will be redirected to the segment activation page. 


Step 5: Click on ‘Enable segment’ for the segment you want to activate.

Step 6: You can upload any one of the documents as shown in the screenshot below.


Step 7: After selecting the income proof document you wish to upload, click on ‘Continue’.

Step 8: If you want you can also fetch a statement from the bank,click here.To know steps.

Step 9: After the document is uploaded, review your document and click on ‘Continue’.

Step 10: You will now be redirected to the confirmation page, where you have to enter the 6-digit OTP sent to your registered email id and mobile number to activate your segment.


Step 11: After clicking on ‘Continue’, your request will be submitted successfully.

Step 12: Once your request has been placed successfully, it will take about 24-48 working hours for the segments to get activated. We will update you via email / SMS regarding the status of your request.

Note: In the following two cases, the OTP verification step is not needed. You just need to upload the necessary income proof and your request will be placed:

  • If you have submitted your consent to activate F&O while opening your Upstox account.
  • If your segment activation request had been rejected previously and you wish to resubmit your request.

Click here to view the income proof documents that are required for activating your segment.

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Below is the step by step process of how to activate segments from the Upstox Mobile App. 

Step 1: Login to the Upstox app using your 6-digit PIN or Biometrics.

Step 2: Once you have logged in, click on the menu in the top left corner.

Step 3: Click on 'Activate F&O, MCX'.

On the Upstox Android App, it will look like this -

Step 4: Click on ‘Activate Segment’ for the segment you want to activate.

Step 5: Based on the value of your holdings, you will be asked to upload income proof.

  • If your holding is more than ₹5000/- neither of the documents are required.
  • If your holding is less than ₹5000/- you have to submit the required document.


Step 6: Sign your documents via eSign if mobile & Aadhaar are linked with the following steps:

Click on the ‘E-Sign (Recommended)’ button.

  • Next you will be redirected to the confirmation page. Verify the details and then click on ‘Sign Now’.


  • You will then be redirected to the confirmation page, where you have to click on the checkbox and accept the ‘Terms of service’ and click on ‘Proceed to eSign’.

After clicking on ‘Proceed to eSign’ you will be redirected to the NSDL website to do the following in below order:

1.Enter your Aadhaar number.

2.Tick on the checkbox.

3.Click on ‘Send OTP’.

  • You will receive an OTP on the Aadhar linked mobile number.

  • Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify OTP’.

  • Once you verify the OTP, you will be able to view the ‘Signed Successfully’ confirmation page. Do not close the window, it will close automatically.

Step 7: Once your request has been placed successfully, it will take about 24-48 working hours for the segments to get activated. We will update you via email / SMS regarding the status of your request.

Note: In the following two cases, the eSign step is not needed. You just need to upload the necessary income proof and your request will be placed.

  • If you have submitted your consent to activate F&O while opening your Upstox account.
  • If your segment activation request had been rejected previously and you wish to resubmit your request. 

Click here to know about the income proof documents that are required for activating your segment.