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Scams involving private trading of cryptocurrencies or goods
Virtual goods transactions scams Scam description: Scammers use low-priced offers for virtual goods (such as fuel cards or prepaid phone cards) as bait, and require users to pay with crypto. Common techniques: In the early stages, scammers gain trust through small transactions; After luring users into making large transactions, scammers refuse to deliver the goods and even directly block the user entirely.How to Protect Yourself?Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Feb 3, 2026FAQ25How to solve the problem of encountering errors when logging in to wallet
Dear OKX users, We’ve recently received reports of “corrupted extension” errors occurring when users tried to log in to their wallet extension. This may occur if browsers like Google Chrome detect unauthorized changes to the extension’s local files and display a security warning. To protect your assets, please follow these steps: Make sure your computer and network are free of malicious software or unauthorized programs. Install and update antivirus software, and perform regular system scans.Published on Jul 15, 2024Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsWhy is my deposit not credited even when all information is correct?
When you deposit funds to our platform, if the receiving address, deposit network, and token contract are correct, and there is a record on the blockchain, but the funds haven't arrived, this may be due to the following reasons: There's a delay in syncing the blockchain to the platform: for the token you deposited, there may be a delay in syncing from the blockchain to the platform’s wallet, which can result in the deposit not being credited and not showing up in your assets.Published on Oct 17, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ1,809How to solve the problem of encountering password errors when logging in to wallet
Dear OKX users, We've recently received user feedback about encountering password errors when logging in with the wallet extension. This issue may not be caused by the wallet or the password itself, and the relevant information is as follows: Problem: To ensure the security of your account, we've strengthened the security protection of our wallet to prevent account information from being stolen or cracked.Published on Jun 20, 2024Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsHow 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 Mar 16, 2026FAQ13,723How do I raise a dispute when using P2P trading?
You can raise disputes in these situations: When selling crypto via P2P Trading, you can raise a dispute if the buyer has marked the order as paid but the seller hasn't received the payment. When buying crypto, if the seller doesn’t release the crypto, you can also raise a dispute. After a transaction is done, you can also raise a dispute in the order if there is any issue.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Mar 31, 2026FAQ3,514How do I fix errors when submitting my institutional verification?
How do I check institutional verification status? To view the current status of your application, proceed to the verification page. If you see a Continue option, it indicates that your application is incomplete. Select Continue to resume your application and ensure it’s complete before final submission.What should I do if I'm unable to save or proceed on the application page? Ensure that all...Published on Oct 10, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 2025FAQ60What attestation do we need to agree to when verifying as an institutional customer?
As part of OKX onboarding process, the entity making an application (hereafter, the "Applicant") to be verified and onboarded as an institutional customer shall have to agree, acknowledge and attest the following statements: Applicant hereby makes the statements set forth herein, with effect from the date of execution, to provide OKX with certain information needed to confirm that Applicant is...Published on Feb 5, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 2025FAQ131How do I trade when my balance is locked by open orders?
When you place an order at a specified price and it isn’t immediately matched in the order book, the order will remain in the order book as a pending order until it’s filled or canceled. A pending order refers to an order that hasn’t been executed yet. The funds allocated to pending orders will be locked and can’t be used to place new trades. You can view and manage your pending orders under Open Orders.How to release locked assets?Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Jan 30, 2026FAQ115What do I need to do when I change my country of residence?
There are no changes to the login process for the app version.Tips when entering your address Enter your full address (street, unit number if applicable, city, postal code, etc.) using the required format shown on screen. If proof of address is required, ensure your document (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) clearly shows the same address. Use the latest version of the OKX app or access the website with an updated browser. Ensure uploaded images and documents are clear and readable.Published on Apr 10, 2025Updated on Mar 16, 2026FAQ526How do I track my assets when trading in Spot and Futures mode?
Your settings will be retained even when you reopen the app.Published on Oct 23, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ19What should I do when my Web3 wallet BTC balance is insufficient?
Extreme scenario: The available balance is more than 0, but when max is selected, it still displays 0, because the user's balance may have many broken UTXOs, which can't be used. Reduce the transfer amount or add more BTC. Inspect whether there's a pending transaction, and try again later. Unlock your UTXOs, but remember that the inscription may be lost during the transfer of BTC. Inscribe BRC20 Staking Confirmed UTXO The transaction is pending at the moment. All balance has been locked.Published on Nov 17, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025FAQ345What should I do if I encounter payment issues when buying crypto?
This won't affect your future transactions.I'm unable to contact the seller If you can't reach the seller, try one of the following options: Contact the seller: Send a message through the in-app chat Cancel the order: Cancel the order and place a replacement order Submit a dispute: Refer to How do I raise a dispute when using P2P trading?Published on Mar 24, 2023Updated on Feb 2, 2026FAQ360How does the P2P marketplace ads recommendation logic work?
Set an attractive and reasonable price Maintain good behavior throughout your P2P transactions Abide by our merchant regulations and maintain a good reputation As the quality of merchant has a stronger weightage than Price in the Recommended sorting logic, please follow the rules above if you also want your ad to get a higher rank in the marketplace when sorting by recommendation. Any questions about the recommended logic, you may reach out to your BD (P2P Manager) to understand the details.Published on Aug 24, 2023Updated on Mar 16, 2026FAQ24How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
If you're in regulated regions, your crypto transactions are subjected to the Travel Rule as per local laws, which may require additional information for it to be unlocked. You can find out more about the Travel Rule in the Travel Rule FAQ. You can unlock your deposit with the following guide:1. Start the deposit unlocking process Go to the Asset page, find your locked deposit, and select Submit...Published on Apr 29, 2024Updated on Feb 18, 2026FAQ194