What to Do If OKX Link Parameters Go Missing?
Don't panic – this usually doesn't mean the OKX platform is down, but that the link parameters you're using have been lost. If you clicked a referral link or campaign link and didn't see the expected fee discount or campaign benefits after landing, it's most likely due to browser/app cache being cleared, switching devices, or the link itself being truncated.
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Quick fix: copy the link and open it in your phone's default browser (make sure incognito/private mode is off), or manually enter the referral code inside the OKX app.
Before you start: figure out what exactly went missing
Referral relationship / commission: You used someone's invitation link to sign up, but after registration you see that no referral code was attached.
Campaign eligibility: You tapped a campaign page link, but after landing the page doesn't show a successful campaign registration or a claim entry.
Tracking parameters: You clicked a link from a third-party website or social media to OKX, the parameters disappeared, and the page looks broken.
Step‑by-step solutions
Step 1: Identify which scenario you're in
Scenario A: You are a new user who signed up via a referral link, but after registration the "referral code" field is empty – go to Step 2.
Scenario B: You are already registered and are the person sharing a referral link, but the link you shared is broken or parameters are missing – jump to Step 3.
Scenario C: You are a campaign participant who clicked a campaign link but don't see the campaign entry – jump to Step 4.
Step 2: Manually bind the referral code (Scenario A)
If the link parameters were lost during sign‑up and your referral relationship wasn't automatically built, you can manually fix it.
Log in to the OKX app or website, go to [User Center] → [Refer a friend] or [Referral management].
Find the "Enter referral code" or "Bind referral code" option. If you can't find it, your account may already have a locked referral relationship – once an OKX referral code is bound, it cannot be changed or removed. Triple‑check the code before binding.
Enter the referral code provided to you (usually a string of letters/digits) and submit.
When is it fixed? The page should show "Binding successful" and the referral management centre should show a normal "Referral relationship" status.
If you've already made any trade before binding the code, some campaigns may not allow retroactive binding. Always bind first, then start trading – the order matters.
Step 3: Regenerate or obtain a valid link (Scenario B)
If you are the one sharing the referral link and it's broken or parameters are missing:
Log in to OKX and go to [Refer a friend] or [Referral management].
Tap the [Copy link] button. The system will generate a full link that contains your UID parameter.
If the link still doesn't work, check whether you've completed KYC Level 2 verification – some referral features require it to generate a valid link.
When is it fixed? You've got a working link that starts with https://www.okx.com/join/ and includes parameters after it.
Step 4: Fix a broken campaign link (Scenario C)
If the parameters of a campaign‑specific link are missing:
Go back to the original campaign announcement (official notice, official Twitter, email, etc.) and re‑copy the campaign link.
It's better to open it with your phone's default browser (not incognito/private mode) rather than tapping it directly inside WeChat/Telegram – some social media apps truncate link parameters.
If the page still looks wrong, clear your browser cache and try again.
When is it fixed? The page shows a successful campaign registration or the claim entry appears normally.
Common failure reasons and risk warnings
Common reason: cleared browser data or switched devices. Referral relationships and campaign qualifications are usually cached locally. If you cleared cookies, used private/incognito mode, re‑installed the app, or switched to a new device, the relationship that was automatically attached via the link will be lost.
Solution: If you were using a wallet, re‑import the same wallet into OKX Web3's referral management centre. The system may prompt you to "restore previous referral relationship". If prompted, sign to confirm.
Risk warning – a wrong code can't be undone: Once an OKX referral code is bound, it cannot be modified or changed. So whether you're manually entering it or binding it automatically via a link, check every character carefully before submitting.
How to confirm the issue is resolved
For referral relationships: Log in to OKX, enter [Referral management]. Check whether the page shows the expected "Effective inviters" or "Current commission rate" matching the referrer's details. If a valid referral relationship is displayed, the issue is fixed.
For campaign links: Check the campaign's "Participation record" or "Claimed" status. If the status shows "Participated" or "Registered", the link parameters were successfully recognised. Proceed with the required actions (trades, claiming rewards) according to the campaign rules.
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FAQ
Q1: I registered through the link, bound the code, but the referrer says they can't see my record. What's going on?
Commission is triggered only after the invited person completes KYC Level 2 and generates the first valid trade (with non‑zero trading fee). Registration alone doesn't activate the referral relationship. After the trade is completed, the referrer usually needs to wait for system settlement (hourly, paid in USDT).
Q2: I switched phones and my referral relationship disappeared. Can I restore it?
If you're using the OKX Web3 wallet and have updated to a relatively recent version (App 6.152.0 or above), re‑import the original wallet, enter the referral centre, and the system may prompt "Restore previous referral code binding". Sign to confirm. If you're using a trading account (non‑Web3), the referral relationship is tied to your account UID – switching devices doesn't affect it unless you registered a brand new account.
