How do I register an account on OKX?

Welcome to OKX — your gateway to a streamlined and secure crypto experience. In just a few minutes, you can register an account, complete verification, and begin trading, exchanging, or earning digital assets. Here’s how the platform works: from simple onboarding to powerful trading tools, every step is designed to help you navigate the world of crypto with confidence and ease.

We're a global digital asset platform offering a wide range of services, including spot and derivatives trading, a decentralized exchange (DEX), crypto loans, and an NFT marketplace. You can trade cryptocurrencies with deep liquidity and advanced tools, explore cross-chain swaps through the OKX DEX, and borrow funds by using your assets as collateral. The platform also supports NFT trading across multiple blockchains with zero trading fees and seamless access to leading marketplaces like OpenSea and Magic Eden. With integrated account management, fiat-to-crypto options, and wallet connectivity, we bring everything you need to manage, trade, and grow your crypto portfolio in one place.

Registering for an account on our platform only takes a few minutes and gives you access to the world's most powerful suite of crypto trading tools. Learn more on how to get started below.

Get started

1. Head to the OKX homepage and select Sign up

2. Select your residence country in the Country/region field, read the terms of service and acknowledge it, then select Next

3. Insert your email address in the Email address field, and select Sign up
   Note: insert Referral code (if any).

4. A six-digit registration verification code will be sent to your email and you'll have 10 minutes to enter the verification code into the Enter your email code field. When you've done so, select Next to continue.

   

   Enter the verification code to move on to the next step

5. Insert your phone number in the Phone number field, and select Verify now

   

   Insert your phone number with your country code to verify your phone number

6. A six-digit registration verification code will be sent to your phone number and you'll have 10 minutes to enter the verification code into the Enter your phone code field. When you've done so, select Next to continue.
   Note: email and phone number verification helps confirm that you're creating the account using your own

   contact details. This ensures account ownership, improves security, and helps protect your account from unauthorized access.

7. Insert the password you want to protect your account in the Password field. Ensure that it's complex and keep it confidential. Select Next once completed.
   Note:

   • Use a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and lower and upper case.

   • Make sure you follow the best crypto security practices.

   • Never share your password with anyone, including people claiming to work for us.

8. To start your trading journey on our platform, you can start verifying your account. Learn how you can do it here.

9. Once you have verified your account, you can now access your account dashboard. To get started, you can make a deposit; if you already own crypto, you can deposit from another platform or wallet to your account.

   • Hover over the Trade menu in the navigation bar and select the option you're interested in. Before you start trading, you'll be asked about your trading experience.

   • Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into trading or an experienced trader willing to experiment with sophisticated strategies, our demo mode allows you to trade with test assets. Hover over the trade menu and select Demo trading to access the demo trading environment. Learn more on how you can use demo trading here.

General eligibility for registration

Before you begin registration, please be aware:

• Our services are offered by different entities across global jurisdictions. Your country of residence, local laws, and the legal entity operating in that region may affect whether and how you can use our platform.

• A user’s citizenship alone is not necessarily disqualifying — what matters most is where you are currently residing and which regulatory rules apply in that location.

• Even if we support your country of residence, certain features (trading pairs, services, withdrawal options) may be restricted depending on local regulations.

Example use case:
A user might be a citizen of Country A but living in Country B. What determines their eligibility to use our platform is Country B (residence) and whether we support operations under the legal entity for that jurisdiction — not just their citizenship status.

How do I sign up using a referral code?

You can sign up using either:

• a referral link shared by a friend, or

• a referral code entered during registration.

By signing up via referral, you’ll automatically participate in new-user promotional events. After completing the required tasks, you may receive bonus rewards, subject to campaign rules.

Note:

• Referral relationships are confirmed only through referral codes.

• Make sure the referral code is entered correctly during sign-up.

What should I take note of when signing up with a mobile phone number?

• Make sure the phone number you bind is one you actively use.

• You’ll still be required to bind an email address.

• All important notifications and verification messages will be sent to your email.

If you have already signed up but cannot use your phone number or want to change to a new phone number, please refer to: How do I change my phone number?

What should I take note of when signing up with an email address?

• You can use a personal email address (such as Outlook, QQ Mail, 163 Mail, or similar).

• Make sure the email is entered correctly and can receive messages normally.

• Your email is required for system notifications, identity verification, and password recovery.

Note:

• Each phone number and email address can be used to register only one OKX account.

• Both a phone number and an email address must be bound during registration.

What should I do if I can’t sign up?

If you’re unable to sign up, please check the following:

Confirm your information

Make sure your phone number, email address, and verification codes are entered correctly.

Check your network connection

Try switching networks (Wi-Fi or mobile data) and ensure you’re in an area with a stable connection.

If a referral link doesn’t open, you can:

• ask your friend to share a QR code, or

• sign up directly in the app and manually enter the referral code.

Check whether your information has already been used

If the system indicates that your phone number or email is already registered:

• Try logging in using password recovery, or

• Contact customer support if you believe the account wasn’t created by you.

Note: According to platform rules, one identity document can only be linked to one OKX account. Once identity verification is completed, it can’t be changed or canceled.