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Understanding OKX's Security Fund
Understanding the OKX Security Fund As a digital asset exchange offering leveraged products, OKX is committed to maintaining a stable and fair trading environment. A key component of our risk architecture is our Security Fund. This article explains the Security Fund's purpose, structure, funding mechanism, and outlines critical disclaimers regarding its operation.1. What's the Security Fund? The Security Fund is a segregated pool of assets, established and fully owned by OKX.Published on Mar 25, 2026Updated on May 29, 20264What's OKX Security Assistant?
OKX Security Assistant is an application developed by our security team to protect our Windows users, prevent virus and trojan attacks, and safeguard user assets. When you receive a risk alert from OKX Security Assistant on a Windows device, it indicates that the current device environment may pose threats to your account and asset security.Why did I receive a risk alert from the OKX Security Assistant?Published on Jan 15, 2026Updated on May 29, 202670Security audit report collection
Overall Certik has found 5 security issues. Three of them are low risk and informational findings, and two of them are at undetermined risk levels. All of those issues had already been solved. Learn more on the audit report here.OKX Wallet Threshold-lib audit report - 2023.10.11 The Threshold-lib of OKX Wallet has passed the security audit by Certik.Published on Nov 11, 2022Updated on May 29, 20267,088How do I secure my exchange account?
Go to the security settings page Once you sign in to your account, you can hover over the profile icon at the main menu. A dropdown menu will be displayed, and you can select Security settings to proceed. We provide a variety of security measures to protect your account. You can review the completed and pending security items under the Security option.3. Activate security features Our users can secure their funds by activating the various account security measures shown on the Security option.Published on Jun 12, 2024Updated on May 29, 20261,353How do I secure my MPC wallet?
An MPC wallet is a type of cryptocurrency wallet that uses three secret codes called private key shares to secure your assets.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026440How can I enhance my OKX app security?
Audit your passkeys: for the web, head over to Security > Security Center > Passkeys, while for the app, head over to Menu > Profile and settings > Security > Passkeys, before deleting unrecognized passkeys immediately. Access to the Security section by going through the Menu optionEnsure your Web3 asset is well protected Wallet backup protocol: Switch to Wallet > select Menu > Wallet Management option under the Basic section.Published on May 14, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026How do I secure my account after detecting unusual activity?
> Enter the Security Center Select Security on the user center page Select Passkeys Check if there are any Passkeys you didn’t create.Published on Mar 21, 2025Updated on May 29, 202634How 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 May 29, 202619,722How can the OKX NFT Marketplace keep your NFT investments secured?
How secure is the OKX NFT Marketplace? In the fast-evolving world of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), security is paramount. With the increasing popularity of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), the risk of falling victim to scams and fraudulent transactions has also risen.Published on Nov 10, 2023Updated on May 29, 202620What should I do if the T+N (T+1/T+3/T+7) security protection is triggered and I can't trade?
What is T+N (Security protection for buying crypto)? T+N refers to a security protection mechanism for cryptocurrency purchases. When you buy crypto through P2P on the platform, the system performs a comprehensive risk assessment of the transaction. Based on this assessment, it may temporarily restrict the withdrawal and P2P resale of the equivalent assets.Published on Mar 17, 2023Updated on May 29, 20263,129What can I do if my device is running in an unsafe environment?
While this ensured security, it did cause some inconvenience for users. Currently, OKX has implemented technical optimizations: if an abnormal mobile environment is detected, you will only receive a security alert instead of the app crashing. You are advised to address any issues in your device environment to ensure that the OKX app is used in a secure environment, helping to prevent potential asset theft or loss.What is an anomaly in your device's operating environment?Published on Jan 19, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026301How do I create passkeys? (app)
If you want to create your passkey on a different device, select Other Options Select iPhone, iPad, or Android device Select iPhone, iPad, or Android device to create a passkey with other mobile devices Use the other device to scan the QR code and complete the authentication Select Security key Select Security key to create a passkey with your external security key Insert your security key and follow the instructions to create your passkeyVerify with passkey Here's how you can verify your passkeyPublished on Aug 16, 2023Updated on Jun 5, 202613,427How do I create passkeys? (web)
Find Passkeys in the security center and select Set up 5. Select Enable passkeys and complete the security verification 6.Published on Jan 19, 2025Updated on May 29, 20262How do I create passkeys? (web)
go to Profile > Security 4.Published on Aug 16, 2023Updated on Jun 2, 20264,307How do I link an authenticator app?
(Optional) For enhanced security, you may disabling cloud sync on your authenticator app Note: make sure to securely store your setup key during setup. If you change or lose your phone, you may not be able to log in without it. For your security, withdrawals or P2P trading will be disabled for 24 hours after your authenticator app is reset.Published on Aug 29, 2023Updated on May 29, 202616,496