FAQ · Account & KYC

OKX Account & KYC

Registration, login, identity verification and account security FAQs with step-by-step answers.

Q1How do I register an OKX account?+
1
Open the OKX official website or App

Visit the OKX official website or download the OKX App, then click the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner of the home page.

2
Choose a registration method

Registration supports phone number or email. Enter your phone number or email address and select the correct country/region code.

3
Get and enter the verification code

Click to request a verification code. The system sends an SMS or email code, and you must enter it within the validity period.

4
Set a login password

Set a strong password with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols, at least 8 characters, avoiding easily guessed information.

5
Agree to the terms and register

Read and agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Policy, then click the register button to submit and create your account.

6
Complete registration and log in

After successful registration, log in with your new account and password to start browsing markets and features on OKX.

Q2How do I complete KYC on OKX?+
1
Enter the identity verification page

After logging in to OKX, go to "Profile" or "Account Settings" and click the "Identity Verification" entry to begin KYC.

2
Select document type

Choose the supported document type based on your region, typically an ID card or passport. Ensure it is valid and clearly legible.

3
Fill in basic information

Enter your name and ID number exactly as they appear on your document to avoid mismatches that could cause verification failure.

4
Upload document photos

Take and upload clear photos of the front and back of your document, ensuring good lighting, full corners and no glare for auto recognition.

5
Complete facial recognition

Follow the prompts for liveness facial verification, facing the camera directly in good lighting and completing the required actions.

6
Wait for approval

The system auto-reviews after submission, usually within minutes. Once approved, you can use deposits, trading and other full features.

Q3How do I reset my OKX password?+
1
Go to the login page

On the OKX App or web login page, click the "Forgot Password" link to enter the password recovery process.

2
Enter registration information

Enter the phone number or email used at registration as your identity credential for password recovery.

3
Get the verification code

Click to request a code. The system sends it to your phone or email, and you enter it to complete identity verification.

4
Set a new password

Set a new login password, ideally different from the old one, combining letters, numbers and symbols, not reused from other platforms.

5
Confirm the new password

Enter the new password again to confirm both entries match, then click submit to complete the reset request.

6
Log in with the new password

After reset, log in with the new password. It is recommended to also enable two-factor authentication for stronger protection.

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