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How do I change my phone number?
Self-service tool For quick access, click the button below:I can log in to my accountOn the app Open your OKX app and go to Main Menu Open Main Menu page Select Account settings and go to Security Select Phone under the Authentication methods section Select Change phone number and follow on-screen instructions to enter your phone number in the New phone number field Note: it's mandatory to link both your phone number and email during the authentication setup.Published on Sep 7, 2023Updated on Jun 2, 202614,779How do I add OKX widget on my phone?
You may choose to add the widget on any home screen page or on the widget page (Swipe right from homescreen, it requires you to unlock the phone to perform the add action). Your device needs to be on iOS 14 or above. Long press on homescreen > Select Edit > Add Widget Search OKX Select the preferred widget type and select Add Widget OKX widget is ready to be added at the Add Widget button Drag and drop the widget to the desired position, then select DoneHow do I add lock screen widget?Published on Aug 15, 2023Updated on May 29, 20266,117My mobile phone isn't working, what should I do?
If your mobile phone isn't working properly, or you've lost access to it, or you can't get SMS codes, try the following:My SMS codes aren’t working on OKX Refer to I haven't received the verification code.I want to change my phone number You can switch to a new phone number in your OKX account. To do this, follow the guide below: How do I change my phone number? If you've mobile verification enabled for logins, you can still log in without it.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026468How do I migrate my email address or phone number to another account? (web)
Each user can only have one verified account.For phone number migration Go to Profile and select Security Find Phone Verification and select Change Phone Number Enter your new phone number you wish to use Select Send code for both the new and current phone number fields. You'll receive a 6-digit verification code via SMS at both numbers. Enter the codes accordingly Enter the 2FA code to continue (if any) If the new phone number is linked to another account, a pop-up message will appear.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026394How do I migrate my email address or phone number to another account? (app)
You're not allowed to withdraw your assets after the account is closed.For phone number migration Go to Profile and select Security Find Phone Verification and select Change Phone Number Enter Your New Phone Number you wish to use Select Send code for both the new and current phone number fields. You'll receive a 6-digit verification code via SMS at both numbers.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026596How do I register an account on OKX?
Enter the verification code to move on to the next step Insert your phone number in the Phone number field, and select Verify now Insert your phone number with your country code to verify your phone number A six-digit registration verification code will be sent to your phone number and you'll have 10 minutes to enter the verification code into the Enter your phone code field. When you've done so, select Next to continue.Published on May 23, 2024Updated on May 29, 202627,996How do I change my login password?
Make sure the message wasn't blocked or filtered by your phone or carrier.Page is unresponsive or “Next” can’t be clicked This's usually caused by network delay or a temporary system issue. Refresh the page or try again later.Can’t receive verification codes (phone, email, or authenticator) If you can’t receive verification codes, or your phone number, email, or authenticator app is no longer available, see these articles: How do I reset Two-factor authentication (2FA)?Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Jun 5, 202619,726How do I reset Two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Reset authentication method Select either the Email, Phone, or Authenticator app that you want to reset and select Confirm Fill in the verification details, and select Confirm You'll receive a confirmation upon successfully resetting your channel of securityOn the web Go to Profile and select Security > Security Center Select Change phone number / email / authenticator app Select Unable to verify?Published on Sep 15, 2023Updated on Jun 10, 20266,337How do I authorize a new device when I log in?
Phone verification: when you request phone verification, we'll call the phone number linked to your account. Just follow the voice prompts: select 1 to confirm authorization or 2 to cancel it. You can request up to 5 phone verification calls in 1 hour. Email verification: when you request email verification, we'll send a link to the email linked to your account. Open this link to confirm authorization. If you can't open the link from email, try copying and pasting it to your browser.Published on Aug 31, 2023Updated on Jun 4, 202613,983What should I do if facial recognition fails?
Device-related issuesApp permissions Kindly ensure that our app has been granted permission to access your phone's photo album and camera, as well as permission to use storage space. You can configure this through your phone's app permission settings.App version Update the app to the latest version and try again.Published on Oct 11, 2024Updated on Jun 8, 2026524How do I freeze my account? (App)
Once you freeze your account, you won't be able to log in or register using the same email/phone/identity information. However, if you decide to unfreeze the account, you can unfreeze it by completing security authentication (Phone authentication, Email authentication and Authenticator app).Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Jun 5, 2026371My authenticator app isn't working, what should I do?
Automate your mobile phone time. If your authenticator app doesn't support time syncing, you can automate it in your device's general settings: Android: Settings > General Management > Date and time > Automatic date and time iOS: Settings > General > Date & Time > Set Automatically Sync your mobile phone and desktop times. Clear OKX mobile app cache or desktop browser cache and cookies.Published on Aug 11, 2023Updated on May 29, 20262,152I haven't received the verification code
If you’re having trouble receiving verification messages, try the following: Restart your phone: Long device uptime may affect signal reception. Restart your phone and try again. Check dual SIM settings: If you’re using dual SIM, try swapping the SIM card slots and resend the verification message. Check storage space: Make sure your SMS inbox isn’t full. Delete old messages if necessary.Published on Aug 16, 2023Updated on Jun 3, 202633,242How can I send/accept payments in IM on Pay?
SendStep 1: Start a chat with a friend Open the Message page in Pay Tap the plus (+) icon at the top right corner Select New Message Choose a friend to start a chat with — you can add them by their phone number, or sync your phone contacts to see who's already on OKXStep 2: Send crypto using Pay Once your chat is set up, sending crypto is easy: In the chat, tap the plus (+) icon at the bottom right Select Pay Set the amount and currency you’d like to pay with Tap Pay to complete the transfer YourPublished on Apr 28, 2025Updated on May 29, 202643How do I submit my proof of address (POA)?
Can a mobile phone bill or invoice be used as Proof of Address? Unfortunately, mobile phone bills or invoices are not within the scope of acceptable verification documents. Please provide another valid document. Why was my online shopping or food delivery receipt rejected? We’re sorry, but online shopping or food delivery receipts are not accepted as valid Proof of Address documents. Please submit an alternative valid document.Published on Sep 5, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026865