Missed the OKX Invitation Code During Registration? Can It Be Added Later?
Once registration is complete, you cannot add or modify the OKX invitation code. The invitation code binding relationship is created during the registration process. The only way to get an invitation code applied after sign‑up is to close your existing account, wait 30 days, and then re‑register while entering the code.
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1. First, check whether the invitation code still matters for your current account
The key is to figure out whether you really need to add the invitation code. Different situations call for different approaches:
Case A: You've already completed KYC identity verification
Once the invitation code binding is verified, it is locked. If you have already completed identity verification, you cannot add an invitation code afterwards.
Case B: You registered but haven't completed KYC yet
Some invitation codes need to be entered before KYC verification to unlock the associated benefits. However, the platform itself does not provide a retroactive entry interface. You would still need to re‑register or simply give up the invitation code benefits.
Case C: You haven't registered yet and are just asking in advance
Invitation codes can be entered during registration. Whether you enter one or not does not affect the normal completion of the registration process.
The core value of an invitation code is a trading fee discount or rebate. If you forgot to enter it at registration, you cannot directly receive those benefits.
2. The only way to "add" it: delete your account and start over
If you really want the invitation code benefits, you can only close your current account, wait 30 days, and then re‑register with the code. Here are the steps:
Clear your assets: Transfer all funds out of the account to another address and cancel any open orders.
Go to the account closure section: Open the OKX App, tap the menu in the top‑left corner, enter the user center via your profile picture, select [Security settings], and find the [Freeze account] entry.
Complete verification: Choose a reason for closure, confirm the risk warning, and complete 2FA verification (Google Authenticator or SMS code).
Wait through the 30‑day cooling‑off period: After closure, your phone number and email will be unlinked. You must wait a full 30 days before you can re‑register using the same identity information.
Completion criteria: the account is successfully closed. Once the 30‑day period ends, simply go through the registration process again. Prerequisites: the account holds no assets, has no open orders, and 2FA is enabled.
Important risks to note:
30‑day cooling‑off period: You cannot re‑register immediately after closing the account; you must wait the full 30 days.
Lengthy process: You will need to repeat the entire onboarding, KYC verification, and deposit procedures.
Wallet caution: The associated OKX Web3 wallet is best not used after account closure to avoid the risk of lost funds.
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3. Weigh the pros and cons: is it worth closing your account for an invitation code?
Before you decide to close your account, assess whether the benefits of the invitation code outweigh the cost of a 30‑day wait and re‑registration:
If you plan to trade large volumes: Invitation codes typically provide a 20%–50% trading fee rebate. Over the long term, the accumulated savings can be significant, making account closure worthwhile.
If you only trade small amounts or occasionally: The benefits from the invitation code are limited. The time cost of a 30‑day wait and re‑registration is unlikely to be justified for a small discount.
Final judgment: calculate whether the invitation code benefits you give up are worth the cost of waiting 30 days and re‑registering, based on your trading volume, then decide.
If you choose to accept the current situation: log in to OKX, go to [Security settings] and look for the "Invitation code" or "Invitation relationship" field. If it shows "Not bound" or "No invitation relationship", your account is not linked to any invitation code. You can trade normally; you just won't receive the invitation discounts. If you decide to close your account and start over, once you successfully submit the closure request, your account will be immediately inaccessible. Wait for the 30‑day cooling‑off period to end, then re‑register.
