How to Delete Your OKX Account? Permanent Account Closure Guide
OKXaccount deletion is permanent and irreversible. Once deleted, all data is removed and cannot be recovered. There is a30-day cooling-off periodduring which the associated phone number, email, and identity information cannot be used to register a new account. If you only need a break, OKX offers a "Freeze Account" option instead of deletion.
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Prerequisites: Four Things to Complete Before Deletion
If the following conditions are not met, the system will not allow you to proceed with deletion:
Zero Balance: Your account must have no digital assets, fiat balances, or reward points. Withdraw or transfer everything to another wallet.
Close All Trading Activities: Liquidate all leverage/contract positions, cancel all open orders and strategy orders, and redeem all wealth management products (e.g., Simple Earn).
Repay All Debts: Any outstanding loans (e.g., collateralized loans) must be repaid first.
Bind an Authenticator: Your account must have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled, such as Google Authenticator, to proceed.
Step-by-Step Process: App and Web
App
Open the OKX App and tap the top-left or bottom-right icon to go to [User Center].
Go to [Profile & Settings] → [Security Center].
Find [Account Management] and tap [Delete Account].
Web
Log in to the OKX website, click your avatar in the top-right corner, and go to [Personal Center].
Navigate to [Security Center].
Find [Account Management] and click [Delete Account].
Common Subsequent Steps
The system will warn "Deletion is irreversible." If you only need a break, choose [Freeze Account] as an alternative.
Select a reason for deletion and confirm you have read the "Account Deletion Notice."
The system will display the consequences for your account, personal information, and orders. Check "I understand."
Review Assets: The system will list your trading account balance, funding account balance, Web3 wallet balance (if linked to the exchange account), and non-tradeable assets. Confirm everything is correct before proceeding.
Identity Verification: Enter your login password, SMS/email verification code, and Google Authenticator code, then click confirm.
Special Cases
Users Who Have Completed KYC (Identity Verification)
According to OKX's official documentation,accounts that have started identity verification cannot be directly deleted or closed. However, you can request afreezeto suspend usage. Completed KYC information cannot be changed.
Users Who Have Not Completed KYC
Accounts that have not started identity verification can be deleted directly, and the phone number and email can be reused for new registrations. If deletion occurs due to failed verification or manual closure by customer support, there is a7-day waiting periodbefore the information is released.
Accounts Forcibly Closed Due to Platform Policy
If you receive an "Account Closed" email notification, the platform grants alogin grace period(specific time as per the notice). During this period,the account only supports withdrawals; deposits, trading, and wealth management functions are restricted. All funds must be transferred before the grace period ends, and the system automatically closes the account. Such closures are final and not subject to appeal.
Common Failure Reasons
Outstanding assets/positions: The most common reason. Everything must be zeroed out.
No authenticator bound: The app will prompt "2FA must be bound first."
24-hour freeze after changing password/security settings: Withdrawals are blocked during this window; wait for it to end.
Risk Reminders
30-day cooling-off period: After submitting the deletion request, there is a 30-day waiting period. During this time, the original phone number, email, and identity information cannot be used to create a new account.
Web3 wallet impact: If you use a non-custodial Web3 wallet (no private key), account deletion may affect that wallet. Transfer assets in advance.
Re-registration: After deletion, the original phone number and email may be reusable (depending on KYC status), butoriginal account data and KYC information cannot be migrated or recovered.
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FAQ
Q: What is the difference between freezing and deleting an account?A:Freezingsuspends usage; you can unfreeze at any time with security verification (phone, email, authenticator), preserving all data and assets.Deletionis permanent, erasing all data irreversibly. If you only need a break, freeze is the better choice.
Q: Will my KYC information be deleted after account deletion?A: Once the account is permanently deleted, KYC information is typically removed along with account data. However, if required for compliance investigations or legal obligations, the platform may retain certain records as permitted by law.
Q: Can I cancel my deletion request during the 30-day cooling-off period?A: Yes. You can withdraw the deletion request within the 30-day cooling-off period, and your account will return to normal. The deletion only takes effect after the cooling-off period ends.
