BEGINNER ACCOUNT SETUP

How to Create and Verify an OKX Account

Create your OKX account, complete identity verification and secure it before depositing funds or connecting trading tools.

Create an OKX Account
1

Open the OKX registration page

Open the OKX registration page and begin creating your account.

2

Select your real country or region of residence

Choose the country where you currently live. Residence can affect the legal entity serving you and the products available.

3

Verify your email address

  1. Enter your personal email address.
  2. Open the message from OKX.
  3. Enter the six-digit code before it expires.
Official OKX help-center example: email verification.
Official OKX help-center example: email verification.
4

Verify your phone number

  1. Select the correct international country code.
  2. Enter your active mobile number.
  3. Enter the SMS code sent by OKX.
Official OKX help-center example: phone verification.
Official OKX help-center example: phone verification.
5

Create a strong password

Use a unique password containing upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Never share verification codes or authenticator approvals.

6

Open identity verification

On the website, open the profile menu and select Verification. Choose an individual account and continue.

Official OKX help-center example: Profile menu → Verification.
Official OKX help-center example: Profile menu → Verification.
7

Enter accurate personal information

Use your full legal name, date of birth, nationality, residence and document details exactly as shown on your valid ID.

8

Upload the identity document

Use the original, unexpired government-issued document. Show every corner, avoid glare and make all information readable.

Example: front/photo side of an ID card.
Example: front/photo side of an ID card.
Example: back side of an ID card.
Example: back side of an ID card.
9

Complete facial verification

Use good lighting, keep your face inside the frame and remove hats, masks and reflective glasses.

Official OKX example of acceptable selfie positioning.
Official OKX example of acceptable selfie positioning.
10

Submit and secure the account

Review the information, submit the verification and wait for the result. Before depositing, enable an authenticator or passkey and review logged-in devices.

Risk notice: Crypto assets and derivatives are volatile. Account verification does not make trading risk-free.