Let's put the conclusion first: The key to identifying an official registration page is not the page design. It is the domain name. The official entry points are just these: Binance is binance.com, and OKX is okx.com. Anything different from these two is either a phishing site or a fake page made by an affiliate.
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Step 1: Use the official domain only. Do not trust search ads.
Binance and OKX both have official entry points:
Binance international site: https://www.binance.com
OKX official site: https://www.okx.com
Remember this: Type the URL directly. Do not click ads in search engines. Phishing sites often buy ad space and show up above real results. They can look even more real than the real one, but the domain is off by one or two letters - for example binance.cc, okx.vip, binance.com.badsite.com and similar.
Binance has changed its main domain several times because of regional policy adjustments. Never enter through search engine ads or links in unknown text messages.
Step 2: Check with official verification tools
Both platforms have public verification channels. After you receive a link or message, check it yourself first. This is the most reliable way.
Binance: On the official website footer, go to [Help] → [Official Verification Channel], or visit binance.com/official-verification directly. You can check links, emails, phone numbers, and social media accounts.
OKX: In the app, go to [Help Center] → [Official Channel Verification]. It also supports checking links, emails, phone numbers, and social media IDs.
If the verification result shows "Not verified", stop communicating immediately. Do not click the link, do not enter your password, and do not send money. OKX's prevention guide clearly states: the platform will never ask for your account password or verification code. Never click unknown links or scan unknown QR codes.
Step 3: Avoid these common traps
Trap 1: Fake apps. Scammers make an app that looks almost the same as Binance or OKX. They distribute it through fake download sites, Telegram links, or APK files. After you deposit, you can see a balance, but withdrawal becomes a problem - they either tell you to "pay taxes first" or simply block it. Your money never entered the real exchange from the start.
Trap 2: Fake customer support contacts you first. On Telegram or WeChat, someone claiming to be "official support" messages you privately and says things like "your account is abnormal and needs to be unfrozen" or "I can help process your refund." Real exchange support will not message you first privately, and they will never ask for your seed phrase, verification code, or ask you to transfer money.
Trap 3: Asking you to share your screen or scan a QR code to log in. Scammers guide you to download meeting software and share your screen, then "guide" you through steps. Through screen sharing, they get your password or verification code. Real customer support will never ask to access your device remotely.
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How to verify after you have completed the steps
If you are still not sure whether the page you are using is real, go directly to the official Help Center of Binance or OKX. Search for "official website" or "download". Use the jump link from the Help Center. That is the cleanest entry point. After you enter, check the domain in the browser address bar. Only continue if it ends with binance.com or okx.com.
