What to Prepare Before Opening an OKX Account by Scanning a QR Code on Your Phone
Scanning a QR code with your phone to open an OKX account follows this core path: first find the download QR code or the scan-to-login entry on the official website, then scan it using your phone's browser or the already installed OKX App, and complete the download and registration as prompted.
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Prerequisites: Understand the Two "QR Code Scan" Scenarios
Before you start, clarify what you intend to do by "scanning." There are two different situations, and what you need to prepare differs:
Scenario A: Scan to download the App and register — You see a download QR code on the official website, scan it with your phone to be redirected to the App download page, install it, and then manually complete the registration.
Scenario B: Scan to log into an existing account — On the desktop site, select "Scan to Login" and use the OKX App already logged in on your phone to scan the QR code on the computer screen for quick login.
If you are a new user registering, you will follow Scenario A. This article is aimed at first-time account openers.
Step 1: Confirm the Materials You Need
What to do: Make sure you have all required materials at hand to avoid interruptions during registration.
How to do it:
| Required Materials | Specific Requirements |
|---|---|
| Phone number | A phone number registered in your name that can receive international SMS verification codes |
| Email address | Your frequently used email address that can receive emails (QQ Mail, 163 Mail, Outlook, etc., are all acceptable) |
| Identity documents | Used for subsequent KYC verification: ID card, passport, or driver's license (passport recommended for a higher approval rate) |
| Network environment | A stable internet connection, ensuring you can normally access the OKX official website www.okx.com |
When is this step considered complete: All the above information is at hand, and both your phone number and email can receive verification codes normally.
Step 2: Find the QR Code on the Official Website and Scan It
What to do: Use your phone's browser to scan the QR code and enter the official download page.
How to do it:
Manually enter www.okx.com into your computer's browser address bar (do not click through from search engine ads to avoid fake websites).
On the homepage, find the [Download App] or similar button; the page will display a QR code.
Key step: It is recommended to use a mobile browser (such as Chrome or Safari) to scan the QR code, not WeChat or Alipay. WeChat scanning may prompt "webpage access denied."
After scanning, the page will redirect to the official download page. Tap [Download OKX Mobile] and follow the prompts to complete the download and installation.
When is this step considered complete: The OKX App has been successfully installed on your phone.
⚠️ Safety reminder: Only scan QR codes from the official website www.okx.com. Do not scan QR codes sent by strangers or images from unknown sources to guard against phishing attacks.
Step 3: Complete Registration Using the Mobile App
What to do: Open the installed OKX App and create your account.
How to do it:
Open the OKX App and tap [Sign Up].
Registration requires binding both a phone number and an email address; both are mandatory.
Fill in your email address and phone number as prompted (select the corresponding country code, e.g., +86 for Mainland China), receive and enter the verification code.
Set a login password: it is recommended to use at least 8 characters, including a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.
If you have an invitation code, you can fill it in the relevant field. It is optional and does not affect registration. OKX referral code 24U2795.
When is this step considered complete: A message indicates registration was successful, and you have entered the App's home page.
Step 4: Complete Identity Verification (KYC)
What to do: After registration, you must complete KYC verification; otherwise, core operations such as deposits, withdrawals, and trading will be unavailable.
How to do it:
Go to [Profile] → [Identity Verification].
Fill in your personal information as prompted (name, date of birth, address, etc.).
Upload your identity document (using a passport is recommended for a higher approval rate), and complete facial recognition.
Submit for review; it usually takes from a few minutes up to 24 hours.
When is this step considered complete: The identity verification status shows "Verified."
Step 5 (Recommended): Configure Security Settings
What to do: After registration, it is recommended to enable additional security protection.
How to do it:
In [Security Settings], bind Google Authenticator, which is more secure than SMS verification.
Set an Anti-Phishing Code to help identify official OKX emails and avoid phishing attacks.
Back up the recovery key generated when binding Google Authenticator, and store it offline in a safe place.
When is this step considered complete: 2FA has been bound, and the recovery key has been backed up.
Common Reasons for Failure
Cannot download after scanning the QR code: Scanning with WeChat may cause the redirect to fail. Switch to a mobile browser (such as Chrome or Safari) to resolve this.
Not receiving verification code: Check whether your phone number has international SMS reception enabled, or look in your email spam folder for the message.
KYC review rejected: The uploaded ID photo is blurry, the information does not match, or the ID has expired. It is recommended to resubmit using a passport.
The website you are visiting is not the official one: Confirm that the domain in the browser address bar is www.okx.com, not fake domains like okx.vip or okx.net.
Risk Reminder
Be sure to download the App or scan the QR code only from the official website www.okx.com. Be vigilant against fake websites and phishing links. Do not scan QR codes from unknown sources.
Do not disclose your password, verification codes, private keys, or seed phrases to anyone. Official OKX staff will never proactively ask for this information.
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How to Confirm You Have Completed Everything Correctly
Log into your OKX account, go to [Profile], and check:
Phone number and email address are both bound and displayed correctly.
Identity verification status shows "Verified."
In Security settings, Google Authenticator shows "Bound."
If all three items above are confirmed, your account initialization is complete, and you can start depositing and trading.
