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How long does it take for a deposit to be completed?
The deposit completion time depends on the confirmation speed of network miners and the required number of confirmations by the receiving platform. The main influencing factors are as follows:Network miner confirmation speed Each deposit needs to be confirmed by miners on the blockchain network. The confirmation speed is influenced by network congestion and the transaction fee amount. Higher fees...Published on Oct 17, 2024Updated on Jan 1, 2026421Why is my withdrawal taking longer than usual?
To securely custody user assets, a portion of user assets is stored in cold wallets. We will perform cold-to-hot wallet asset transfers from time to time to manage the inventory. However, if assets in hot wallets are not sufficient to meet user withdrawal demands, an extra step is needed to transfer cold wallet assets to the hot wallet. This may cause delays of up to 24 hours to receive...Published on Feb 29, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 2026208How long does it take to complete my identity verification?
Here's what you can expect for identity verification: Once you have uploaded your documents, your processing takes about 30 seconds. If further review is needed, it can take up to 24 hours. Note: Valid and accurate documents will ensure the smoothness of your document review process. Find out what documents you need here. During times of high interest in cryptocurrency, wait times may increase. We thank you for your patience during these times.Published on Sep 5, 2023Updated on Apr 6, 20267,025How do I stay safe from phishing SMS using the name OKX?
A few moments of caution could protect everything in your account. Stay safe and informed. You can check the authenticity of our channels here or if you have any questions, reach out to OKX’s official support—we're here to help.Published on May 9, 2025Updated on Mar 4, 2026322What's a dusting attack?
Exchange accounts: If you notice dusting-related activity involving an exchange account, exercise extra caution. Avoid interacting with dust-related addresses, and don't deposit or transfer dust-linked funds to prevent unnecessary losses. Note: dusting attacks can't be completely avoided on public blockchains. Staying alert and taking basic preventive measures can help reduce potential risks and keep your assets safe.How do I get rid of dust? Don’t spend suspicious dust.Published on Oct 4, 2024Updated on Mar 3, 202613How do I safeguard my Web3 wallet from fraudsters?
Conduct cautionary measures: exercise caution with unfamiliar links or airdrops in your Web3 wallet. Regularly check and promptly revoke authorizations for unfamiliar sites. 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.Published on Dec 13, 2023Updated on Jan 27, 20261,000What's OKX Security Assistant?
The risk items may still exist and trigger alerts again.Ignore: use with caution After ignoring, the risk item enters the ignore list and usually won’t trigger pop-up alerts. Ignoring equals to the elimination of risk. Only use this option for items you can 100% confirm are legitimate and must be retained. Items in the ignore list can be “released.”Published on Jan 15, 2026Updated on Feb 13, 202622Common scam tactics
Throughout the trading process, please maintain a certain level of caution to prevent potential asset losses resulting from private transactions. Familiar yourself with various fraudulent tactics and scenarios to identify the scammers' trends and behavior, so you can avoid being the next victim.Published on Sep 28, 2023Updated on Feb 6, 20262,648What's Futures DCA bot and how do I maximize my efficiency with automated crypto trading through it?
It's crucial for traders to use caution and set up stop-loss orders to manage risks. Don't forget to set up stop-loss orders and carefully consider your risk profile before using this strategy. Learn more about Martingale strategy, Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) and how it works here.When should I use Futures DCA bot?Published on Apr 3, 2024Updated on Jan 28, 202681How do I place a TP/SL with Limit Order?
What's Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL)? Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) are parts of One-Cancels-the-Other (OCO) order. OCO order is a pair of orders that are set simultaneously. If one order is triggered and executed, the other order is automatically canceled. This strategy allows traders to manage their trades more effectively by combining both a TP and an SL order.Published on May 31, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 2026281Guide to ID and selfie photos for identity verification
Here's an example:How to properly take a selfie while holding my ID?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Jan 28, 202613,515How do I add funds from portfolio to my Pay balance?
Only X Layer is supported currently via this functionality.How long will it take for my assets to appear in my Pay balance? It typically takes a few seconds for transfer to be processed. We'll send an email and push notification once it's completed.Can I cancel the transaction after submitting it? No, users aren't allowed to cancel after submission. Users can transfer their balance from pay balance back to exchange if required. If you want to learn more about Pay, visit here.Published on Jan 22, 2026Updated on Jan 22, 20262How do I level up my trades with Mizar?
They can also set up rules such as taking profit, trailing, or more and manage their bots from external platforms such as TradingView. Smart Trade terminal: thanks to the TradingView integrated Chart Terminal, users can build up their trading indicators and signals on Mizar and pre-set their trades with Smart Trading Tools. Users can split up their trades into multiple entries or take profit at different times in an automated way.Published on Mar 28, 2024Updated on Jan 2, 20265How can I troubleshoot web or app issues?
Why can't I take screenshots on the desktop app? If you're unable to take screenshots in the desktop app, you may right-click on an empty area of the desktop app and enable screen sharing protection.Other issues If you experience issues while using the OKX website or app, please try the following troubleshooting steps first:Use an incognito browser Try accessing OKX using Incognito mode in your browser.Clear cache or DataFor Android Go to Settings > Apps > OKX app > Storage.Published on Feb 11, 2026Updated on Apr 16, 20267How do I know if anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire is needed for my verification?
Select Yes under the Additional info part on the Basic company info page Select Take questionnaire. This'll open the AML questionnaire in a new tab for your review and completion Once completed, you can close the tab and return to the verification page to continue your verification process Take the anti-money laundering (AML) program questionnaire under the Additional info sectionPublished on Dec 12, 2024Updated on Oct 15, 202578