What do I need to sign up for OKX? An email and a phone number, then ID and a face check
Short answer
You need an email and a phone number, and both must be linked: each gets a 6-digit code that's valid for 10 minutes, then you set a password. The referral code goes in at the email step, for example FAIRR. After sign-up, identity verification needs an ID photo (for example both sides of your ID card) and a face check; without it you can't deposit or withdraw crypto or buy and sell on P2P.
Email and phone
Both are required
Each can register only one OKX account
Codes
6 digits, within 10 minutes
One to your email, one to your phone
Password
Mix numbers, letters, symbols
Use upper and lower case
Identity verification
ID photo plus a face check
No deposits, withdrawals or P2P without it
What to have ready
Enter your email and put FAIRR in the referral code box (if you have a code), then tap Sign up
Enter the 6-digit code sent to your email; it's valid for 10 minutes
Enter your phone number with the country code, then the 6-digit code sent to your phone
Set a password that mixes numbers, letters, symbols and upper and lower case
Verify your identity: upload an ID photo (for example both sides of your ID card), then do the face check
Sign-up vs identity verification
Sign-up
- What you need
- Email, phone number, password
- How it's checked
- A 6-digit code to your email and one to your phone, each valid for 10 minutes
- Keep in mind
- Each phone number and email can register only one OKX account
Identity verification
- What you need
- An ID photo, for example both sides of your ID card
- How it's checked
- Face check
- Keep in mind
- Verified details can't be changed or undone later
| Sign-up | Identity verification | |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | Email, phone number, password | An ID photo, for example both sides of your ID card |
| How it's checked | A 6-digit code to your email and one to your phone, each valid for 10 minutes | Face check |
| Keep in mind | Each phone number and email can register only one OKX account | Verified details can't be changed or undone later |
The exchange has the final word
FAQ
Can I sign up with just an email, no phone?
No. OKX says both a phone number and an email address must be linked at sign-up.
Where do I enter the referral code?
At the email step, if you have one. The code can't be added or changed once the account exists.
Can I use OKX without identity verification?
OKX says without identity verification you can't deposit or withdraw crypto, or buy and sell on P2P.
I made a mistake in my verification details. Can I fix it?
OKX says verified details can't be changed or undone once done, so check before you submit.
Someone offers to sign up or verify for me. Is that OK?
No. Only submit your ID and face check on the official site or app, and never send them to anyone.