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How do I use a physical security key to protect my account?
What is physical security key? A physical security key is a type of hardware-based authentication used to verify account access and transactions. Unlike software-based options, physical security keys work offline and are not reliant on cloud services, minimizing risks like account takeovers or unauthorized access.Why choose physical security key?Published on Jan 10, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ17,934OKX to implement mandatory Self-Trade Prevention
For example, if master account A has 2 sub-accounts, A1 and A2, trades between the following accounts will be prohibited: A with A A1 with A1 A2 with A2 A with A1 A with A2 A1 with A2 Key reminders: The default STP mode will cancel maker orders. If a taker order leads to self-trading, the maker order on the order book will be canceled, while the taker order will match with subsequent orders.Published on Feb 27, 2024Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsHow do I create passkeys? (web)
Select one of the available options to create your passkey: Create with this device Use another device or physical keyCreate with this device Select This Device and complete the biometric authentication/PIN code on your deviceUse another device or physical key Select USB security key Insert your security key and follow the instructions to create your passkey Select A different device Scan the QR code using your mobile device or tablet's native QR code scanner and complete the authentication on yourPublished on Aug 16, 2023Updated on Jan 29, 2026FAQ4,259How do I verify my identity with SPID?
As “A New Alternative” in financial services, OKX aims to break traditional barriers. SPID integration is another step toward creating an inclusive and accessible platform tailored to the Italian market. Our goal is to build trust through transparency, security, and innovation. Register or link SPID to your OKX account today and experience the future of finance—faster and more securely!Published on May 2, 2025Updated on Dec 1, 2025FAQ3PayPal will no longer be supported as a payment method
If the advertisement offers PayPal and other alternative payment methods, the advertisement will remain online, with only PayPal removed. Ongoing orders will not be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Reach out to our customer service team if you have any inquiries.Thank you for your support! OKX Team May 16, 2023 (HKT)Published on May 16, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsOKX Announces Support for Tether (USDT)
Adding USDT to our platform represents our clients could trade a new digital asset and they have alternative for cryptocurrency hedging or arbitrage. OKX Team www.OKX.com Tel: +852 3628 3751 Oct 12, 2017 --- About OKX OKX (www.OKX.com) is a premier digital asset trading platform in the world. It offers spot and derivatives trading services of digital assets including Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum to the clients across the globe.Published on Oct 12, 2017Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsWhat's a dusting attack?
Alternatively, crypto dust can be transferred to you, which is a form of a malicious attack. This is a relatively new form of attack where hackers invade the privacy of crypto owners. They do it by sending a small amount of digital currency to multiple addresses. They then track these funds to reveal who the owner of the wallet is.Is crypto dust harmful? Crypto dust is not inherently harmful or a threat. It can appear naturally whilst carrying out transactions.Published on Oct 4, 2024Updated on Mar 3, 2026FAQ13OKX will list Umee’s UMEE token for spot trading
The Umee Blockchain facilitates interoperability for a Tendermint Proof of Stake protocol with the Cosmos ecosystem, Ethereum network, side chain architectures, layer two scaling solutions, and alternative base layer protocols. Asset name: Umee Ticker: UMEE Total Supply: 10,000,000,000 Circulating Supply : 500,500,000 (2022.02.16) Risk warning: Trading digital assets involves significant risk and may result in the loss of your invested capital.Published on Feb 16, 2022Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsOKX and Alertatron goes into the next phase of partnership
Finally, for Permissions, make sure you enable 'Trade', so the keys can create and cancel orders in your account. Adding the keys to Alertatron From the Automated Trading menu, choose Configure Api Keys. (see image below). Choose OKX from the exchange list. Give the keys a name. This name is how you will refer to this set of API keys when you send orders to Alertatron. It should be letters only. If you are unsure, just call them 'okx' Enter the key into the Key field.Published on Apr 11, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsFast API Launch
Secure IP whitelist for supported brokers: The automatically generated API Key will only have users' connected Broker's IP addresses whitelisted. In unfortunate circumstances where the API Key gets hacked on the Broker's side, the hacker cannot easily exploit the users' API Key since OKX only accepts requests coming from Broker's whitelisted servers.Broker: How to enable the Fast API function?Published on Jan 5, 2023Updated on Apr 1, 2025Product documentationThird Party App IP Whitelist Launch
When users are connecting to an API Broker, the API Key generating and binding process is always the critical step that requires extra caution. In order to mitigate any risk, we have launched the Third Party App IP Whitelist feature to limit the usage of users' API keys to only whitelisted servers.Published on Jan 5, 2023Updated on Apr 1, 2025Product documentationConvert FAQ
Alternatively, the Buy crypto feature can be used to manage your portfolio as part of the broader process.Published on Sep 5, 2024Updated on Apr 3, 2026FAQ1,481How do I safeguard my Web3 wallet from fraudsters?
Safeguard your private key: minimize internet-connected device usage for storing/transmitting private keys on hardware. Avoid taking screenshots or photos of private keys/Mnemonic phrases. Be wary of unknown sources: avoid importing private keys into unknown websites or using wallets from unfamiliar sources. Promptly check for malware or viruses if abnormalities are detected. Store your data offline: keep sensitive information like private keys, passwords, and mnemonic phrases confidential.Published on Dec 13, 2023Updated on Jan 27, 2026FAQ988OKX API FAQ
To trade on the demo disk API, you need to create an API key on the demo disk. Follow the steps below: Log in to your OKX Account > Trading > Demo Trading > Personal Center > Create Demo Account API key > Start Demo TradingWill the API key expire? API keys that aren't bound to IP and have transaction or withdrawal permissions will be automatically deleted after 14 days of inactivity.Published on Sep 20, 2024Updated on Mar 23, 2026FAQ134OKX official announcement: Reopening of withdrawals and other related updates
The reason for the suspension of withdrawals in this specific incident was because a private key holder was not able to authorize transactions. OKX has always used a backup mechanism for private key holders to ensure that each private key holder can trigger the activation of the backup private key in the event of long-term incapacitation, such as death or memory loss.Published on Nov 19, 2020Updated on Nov 17, 2025Announcements