The registration entry is on the official website or app homepage – just click "Sign Up" to start. Before opening an account, it's best to confirm two things: a stable internet connection and an email or phone number you can use long-term.
Go to the OKX official website (www.okx.com) or download the official app. You'll find the "Sign Up" button at the top right or center of the homepage. After clicking, you can choose to sign up with an email or phone number – you only need to fill in one, not both.
After submitting the verification code, your account is created. However, you cannot deposit, withdraw, or trade yet because KYC (identity verification) hasn't been completed.
Before opening an account, check the following:
- Official domain: Only use okx.com. Do not click on search engine ads – many are phishing sites.
- Network environment: Direct connection from mainland China may be unstable. Some regions need a VPN for smooth access.
- Registration method: When choosing between email or phone, it's better to use email first. +86 Chinese phone numbers often fail to receive international verification codes.
- Identity verification (KYC): The first thing after registration is to complete KYC. Otherwise, you won't even have a minimum deposit limit and features will be restricted.
Common reasons for failure: If you don't receive a verification code when using a +86 phone number, it's usually blocked by the carrier. Switching to email solves this. Also, some users leave the account after registering without completing KYC, only to find functions restricted when they try to deposit.
