Instructions for creating an account and depositing – withdrawing money on OKX
How to register an account on OKX
Step 1
Go to OKX homepage: okx.com. Head to the OKX homepage’se top right corner and click Sign up.
Step 2
Enter your email address in the Email field.
Step 3
Click Sign up when you’re ready to sign up with your email address.
Step 4
Check your email for the six-digit registration verification code they automatically sent you.
Step 5
You will have 10 minutes to enter the verification code into the Enter code field. When you’ve done so, click Next to continue.
Step 6
Enter the password you want to protect your account with in the Password field. Click Next when you’re satisfied.
Keep in mind to:
- Use a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and lower and upper case
- Make sure you follow best crypto security practices
- Never share your password with anyone, including people claiming to work for OKX
Step 7
You can now access your OKX account dashboard. To get started you have two options:
- Buy with card, which allows you to buy Bitcoin and 99 other cryptocurrencies with 92 fiat currencies.
- Deposit: If you already own crypto, you can deposit from another platform or wallet to your OKX account
Step 8
Hover over the Trade menu in the navigation bar and select the option you’re interested in. Before you start trading, you will be asked about your trading experience.
Step 9
Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps into trading or an experienced trader willing to experiment with sophisticated strategies, their demo mode allows you to trade with test assets. Hover over the trade menu and select Demo trading to access the demo trading environment.
How do I verify an individual account?
Getting started on the Web
Log in to your account at okx.com and go to the verification page. You can find it under the profile icon > Verification. On this page, find Individual account and select Continue. Opening verification page
Getting started on App
Open the OKX app, go to User Center. Go to Profile and Settings and select Identity verification under Profile Open the User Center in the top left corner
Account verification
- Basic info
Provide basic information about yourself, such as full legal name, date of birth, country of residency, etc.. Please make sure that it’s correct and up to date. - ID documents
OKX accept valid government-issued IDs, passports, driving licenses, etc. They must meet the following requirements:- Include your name, date of birth, issue and expiration date
- No screenshots of any kind are accepted
- Legible and with a clearly visible photo
- Include all corners of the document
- Not expired
- Selfies
They must meet the following requirements:- Your entire face has to be placed within the oval frame
- No mask, glasses and hats
- Proof of Address (if applicable)
They must meet the following requirements: - Upload a document with your current residential address and legal name
- Make sure that the entire document is visible and issued within the last 3 months.
When everything’s ready, you can submit your verification application. They’ll review it within 24hours and contact you with the results. If you have any questions, start with our AI chatbot: you can find it in the OKX Support Center on the website or in the app. You can also contact their customer support through chatbot.
How to deposit and withdraw BTC and other crypto assets on OKX
How do I make a deposit? (Web)
- Log in to your account at okx.com, go to the Assets, and select Deposit
- Select the crypto that you want to deposit in Select crypto field and deposit network in the Deposit network field, then select Next Select your preferred crypto and network that match your corresponding platform
- Deposit details will then automatically generate
- Select your OKX account in the Deposit to field to receive your transaction Select either Funding or Trading account that you want to receive the deposit
- You can either select Copy to copy the deposit address to your withdrawal platform or scan the QR code using your withdrawal platform app to make the deposit. Select Copy or scan the QR code to make a deposit via your withdrawal platform
Note:
- Make sure selected crypto and network on both OKX and your withdrawal platform are the same to ensure a successful deposit. Otherwise, you’ll lose your assets.
- You can find the minimum amount, required confirmation numbers, and contact address on the Deposit page
- You won’t receive your assets if you deposited the crypto amount less than the minimum amount.
- Some crypto (e.g. XRP) generates a tag/memo which is usually a string of numbers. You need to enter both the deposit address and tag/memo when you’re depositing. Otherwise, you’ll lose your assets.
How do I make a withdrawal? (web)
There are 2 withdrawal methods on OKX:
- On-chain withdrawal: Transfer crypto via network to a wallet or an exchange.
- Internal transfer: Transfer crypto instantly with zero fees to OKX users.
Getting started
Log in to your account at okx.com, go to the Assets and select Withdraw Opening withdraw page
On-chain withdrawal
- Select crypto to withdraw and on-chain withdrawal method Select crypto and on-chain withdrawal method to withdraw
- Complete the withdrawal details and select Next
- Fill in Address/domain
Note: you can enable whitelist mode to protect your assets - Select the withdrawal network from available options
Note: normally the system will automatically match the network for the selected address; if there are multiple networks available, you need to ensure the withdrawal network selected is the same as the deposit network in other exchanges or wallets to avoid any losses - Amount
Note: the withdrawal amount should be more than the minimum amount but can’t exceed the limit based on your verification level. - Fees
Note: the network fee can vary between networks and is determined by blockchain Fill in withdrawal details on the on-chain withdrawal page
- Fill in Address/domain
- Complete the 2FA verification and select Confirm, your withdrawal order will be submitted Withdrawal verification for on-chain withdrawal
Note: some cryptos (E.g. XRP) may require tags to complete the withdrawal, which is usually a sequence of numbers. It’s necessary to fill in both the withdrawal address and the tag, otherwise, the withdrawal will be lost.
Internal transfer
- Select crypto to withdraw and internal (free) withdrawal method Select crypto and internal withdrawal method to withdraw
- Complete the withdrawal details and select Next
- Select recipient and account info (Phone number / Email / Sub-account)
- Amount
Note: the withdrawal amount should be more than the minimum amount but can’t exceed the limit based on your verification level. Fill in withdrawal details on the internal withdrawal page
- Complete the 2FA verification and select Confirm, your withdrawal order will be submitted Withdrawal verification for internal transfer
Note: if you changed your mind, you can cancel the request within 1 minute and no fees will be charged.