How to Deposit ARB on OKX? Arbitrum Funding Tutorial

ARB is the native token of the Arbitrum chain. The only correct network for deposits is Arbitrum One mainnet. Before you begin, make sure the ARB in your wallet is on the Arbitrum network. Then, on the OKX deposit page, select the "Arbitrum One" network to get your deposit address. As long as both ends use the same network, your funds will arrive safely.

1. Complete OKX account KYC

What to do: Ensure your OKX account has passed identity verification.

How to do it:

1. Log in to the OKX app or website, and go to [Account] → [Identity verification].
2. Follow the instructions to submit your ID documents and complete standard identity verification.

When is it done? Your account shows the "Verified" or "Standard Identity Verification" status.

You cannot use the deposit function without completing KYC.

2. Get your ARB deposit address on OKX

What to do: Log in to OKX, go to the deposit page, get your ARB deposit address, and confirm the network.

How to do it:

1. Log in to the OKX app or website, and click [Assets] → [Deposit] → [Deposit crypto].
2. Search for "ARB".
3. Select network: Choose [Arbitrum One] — this is ARB's native network and the only network OKX supports for ARB deposits.
4. The page will generate a deposit address starting with "0x". Copy it.

When is it done? You have copied the ARB deposit address from OKX and confirmed that the selected network is Arbitrum One mainnet.

Prerequisite: Your OKX KYC identity verification must be completed.

If the deposit page shows "Network under maintenance", it means OKX is upgrading the Arbitrum network and deposit services are paused. Wait until maintenance is finished, as indicated on the page.

3. Initiate the transfer from your external wallet

What to do: Send ARB from your external wallet (e.g., MetaMask, OKX Web3 Wallet) to your OKX account.

How to do it:

1. Open your external wallet, find your ARB asset, and click [Send] or [Transfer].
2. Paste the ARB address (starting with "0x") you copied from OKX into the recipient address field.
3. Critical step: For the network selection, you must choose [Arbitrum One] — exactly the same network you selected on OKX. Choosing the wrong network will result in your funds not arriving.
4. Make sure your wallet has enough ETH to cover gas fees (Arbitrum is a Layer-2 network; gas fees are paid in ETH).
5. Submit the transaction.

When is it done? The transaction has been submitted, and your wallet shows "Transaction broadcast" or "Pending", with a TxID.

Common reasons for failure:

• Wrong network selected: You selected Arbitrum One on OKX but Ethereum mainnet in your wallet — funds will be sent to Ethereum mainnet, and OKX's Arbitrum address cannot receive them.
• Insufficient gas: Your wallet does not have enough ETH to cover the Arbitrum network fee.

Risk reminders:

• Network mismatch = potential permanent loss of funds: When depositing or withdrawing, the networks chosen on both platforms must be identical. Otherwise, your assets may be lost.
• Deposit addresses are unique: Each token on each network has its own deposit address. Do not use an address for another token to deposit ARB.

4. Confirm the deposit

What to do: Wait for blockchain confirmations and check your OKX account balance.

How to do it:

1. Use the TxID to check the transaction status on an Arbitrum block explorer (e.g., arbiscan.io). Arbitrum network confirmations usually take just a few minutes.
2. Log in to OKX, go to [Assets] → [Funding account] or [Trading account], and check if your ARB balance has increased.

When is it done? Your ARB balance in the OKX trading account has been updated.

How to confirm you did everything correctly?

Enter the TxID on an Arbitrum explorer and confirm the transaction status is "Success". Then log in to OKX and check the [Assets] page to see your increased ARB balance. For your first deposit, we recommend sending a small test amount first, and then transferring the rest once it arrives. If the deposit hasn't arrived after a long time, check whether the network you chose during the deposit matches the network your wallet used for the transfer — this is the most common reason ARB deposits get stuck.