How Australian Users Should Fill in Country/Region and International Area Code When Registering on OKX
When registering on OKX, Australian users should select "Australia" as the country/region and "+61" as the international area code. These two must correspond with each other. If your mobile number's country code is +61 (Australia), then the country/region must be set to Australia – you cannot mix and match different regions.
Step 1: Locate the Country/Region Selection Bar on the Registration Page
Open the OKX App or official website and click [Sign Up] to enter the registration page. At the top of the page or on the left side of the mobile number input field, there will be a dropdown selection box, which by default displays the system-detected geographical location.
How to proceed: Click the dropdown box and find "Australia" in the list (some interfaces display country names in English). Be careful not to select the wrong option when scrolling – for example, Austria and Australia are different choices.
Completion criteria: The dropdown box clearly displays "Australia".
Prerequisite: An Australian mobile number capable of receiving SMS messages (mobile numbers starting with 04, e.g., 0412xxxxxx).
Step 2: Confirm That the International Area Code Automatically Matches +61
After selecting "Australia" as the country/region, the area code on the left side of the mobile number input field should automatically change to "+61".
Scenario A: The area code automatically shows +61 → This is correct. Proceed to enter your Australian mobile number directly.
Scenario B: The area code shows a different number (e.g., +86, +1, etc.) → Do not enter your mobile number. Click the area code selection box first, manually search for and select "+61" (Australia).
Completion criteria: The area code box displays "+61", and the mobile number input field contains your Australian mobile number starting with 04 (excluding the area code part).
Common reason for failure: The country/region is set to "Australia", but the area code has been manually changed to a different number. The system does not automatically verify whether the two match. If you select the +61 area code but enter a different country/region, your subsequent KYC verification will be rejected and will need to be resubmitted.
Step 3: Enter Your Mobile Number and Obtain the Verification Code
After the +61 area code, enter your Australian mobile number (remove the leading 0; for example, if your mobile number is 0412 345 678, enter 412 345 678).
Click [Get Verification Code] and wait for the SMS to arrive. Major Australian carriers (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) can generally receive OKX verification SMS messages without issues.
Completion criteria: Enter the 6-digit verification code received and pass verification.
Step 4: Complete Registration and Proceed to KYC
After the verification code is accepted, set your password and complete registration. You will then enter the identity verification (KYC) stage. The key point here is: the identity document submitted for KYC must be consistent with the country/region selected during registration.
How to proceed: Submit your Australian passport, Australian driver's license, or Australian identity document (such as a Photo Card). The address information on the document should match the residential address provided during registration.
Completion criteria: Identity verification is successfully submitted and enters the review status.
Risk warning: The registration region and the nationality information used for identity verification must be consistent. Selecting the "Australia" region but using a Chinese passport for KYC, or the reverse, will result in verification failure. OKX reviews accounts in accordance with local regulatory requirements (such as AUSTRAC anti-money laundering regulations). Mismatched information will directly trigger risk control measures.
How to Confirm Everything Is Correct After Registration
After successful registration, log in once using your +61 mobile number. If the login proceeds normally, it means the country/region and area code were filled in correctly.
KYC review typically completes within 1-10 minutes. Once identity verification is approved, deposit and trading functions will be fully unlocked. You may enter the referral code 24U2795 during the registration process.
