All
FAQ
Announcements
Product documents
What should I do during or after a scam?
Learn more on how you can spot scams here.What should I do during or after a scam? When users encounter scams in the cryptocurrency industry, they should consider taking the following steps: Stop sending any further payments: don't let the scammer convince you to send more to "recover" your losses — this is a common tactic. Secure your OKX account: if you shared your OKX login credentials or clicked a suspicious link, change your password and 2FA settings right away.Published on Mar 11, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026769Why is my account restricted and what should I do?
Available actions during an account restriction may differ in each case.Why was my account restricted? Your account may be restricted for one or more of the following reasons: Our risk system identified unusual or suspicious activity on your account We need additional information from you to continue providing services A periodic account review is required as part of our compliance obligationsWhat should I do if my account is restricted?Published on Feb 27, 2026Updated on Jun 4, 2026934What should I do if my withdrawal isn't successful?
If your withdrawal is still in the "Withdrawal Request," "Pending," or "Processing" stages, it means the withdrawal hasn't yet been completed, and you should be patient. Withdrawal Canceled If your withdrawal status is "Withdrawal Request" or "Pending," you can actively cancel the withdrawal within one minute. The platform will reverse the withdrawal operation, and the funds will be returned to your account.Published on Oct 17, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026271What should I do if I forget my OKX wallet password?
We recommend checking all possible locations where you may have stored your seed phrase backup, such as handwritten notes or saved records from when the wallet was first created.Q: What should I do if I have imported my seed phrase but still don’t remember my wallet password? If you have backed up your seed phrase or private key but forgot your wallet password, you can re-import the seed phrase or private key to reset the wallet and create a new password.Published on Oct 28, 2022Updated on May 29, 202613,669My 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, 2026468My authenticator app isn't working, what should I do?
Switching verification method in the app Switching verification method on the webI want to unlink my authenticator app You can unlink your authenticator app completely, both in your OKX account and on the login page. To do this, refer to the guide below: How do I change my authenticator app?I tried everything but nothing helped If you have any questions, start with our AI chatbot: you can find it in our support center on the website or in the app.Published on Aug 11, 2023Updated on May 29, 20262,150What should I do if the other platform didn't receive my withdrawal?
If your withdrawal didn't arrive due to an error during the withdrawal process, please refer to What should I do if I made a mistake during withdrawal?Published on Oct 18, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026729What should I do if my withdrawal was sent to the wrong user ID (UID)?
If the recipient doesn’t respond or refuses, we can’t forcefully retrieve the funds.How do I avoid this in the future? Always double-check the UID or withdrawal address before confirming a transfer. Consider using the Address Book feature in your OKX account to save frequently used addresses safely. Enable security reminders and confirmations in your account settings to reduce mistakes.Published on Oct 13, 2025Updated on May 29, 202622What should I do when my Web3 wallet BTC balance is insufficient?
In the process of transferring BTC, inscribing BRC20, and purchasing BTC NFT, an issue may arise where the user's BTC balance is seemingly sufficient, but during the transaction, it turns out to be insufficient. The possible scenarios are as follows: Scenarios UTXO which can be used Possible reasons why BTC balance is insufficient What can I do? Transfer Confirmed UTXO New UTXO which is pending Unlocked UTXO Usual scenario: The transfer amount is more than your balance.Published on Nov 17, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025367What should I do if I deposit to the wrong address?
Please refer to the relevant documentation for more details: How do I find my deposit address and tag/memo/comment?Published on Oct 15, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026244What should I do if facial recognition fails?
If you encounter error/blocked messages during facial recognition, make sure both your phone and computer are connected to the same network (same Wi-Fi/hotspot) before trying again. Identity verification page with network error message2. Identity information mismatch Make sure the logged-in account matches your verified identity information. Note: you may download your account statement to check your identity information. Learn more here: How do I download my account statements?3.Published on Oct 11, 2024Updated on Jun 5, 2026524What should I do if I forget to fill in tag/memo?
Learn more: Why do I need to fill in tags (tag/memo) when I withdraw or deposit certain cryptos? If you're having issues with your tag/memo, click the button below. Note: please follow the bot's instructions and complete all required fields in the ticket form (including email, TXID, token type, amount, and network) to help us review your request efficiently.Published on Oct 15, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026116What should I do if I want to withdraw assets that are not supported on other platforms?
You can refer to: What should I do if I mistakenly withdraw crypto via the wrong network?3. Ensure that the deposit and withdrawal networks and addresses match. Please confirm whether the other platform or wallet has credited the funds. Problem scenario: When withdrawing cryptos, the speed of block confirmations on the network, as well as the block confirmation speed of the receiving platform and wallet, determines whether the assets can be received promptly on the recipient's platform.Published on Apr 8, 2025Updated on May 29, 202612What should I do if I mistakenly withdraw crypto via the wrong network?
Learn more on how to import the wallet on OKX Go to Wallet and select I already have one 2. Open your OKX exchange account, and select Assets > Deposit 3. Find the crypto and network that you've wrongly transferred, and Copy the deposit address. For example, if you previously mistakenly selected ETH network for USDC, in this case, you should select USDC-ERC20 4. Return to your Web3 wallet, select Send > select crypto and network 5.Published on Jan 21, 2025Updated on May 29, 20262What should I do if I deposit BTC less than minimum amount?
Where can I find the minimum deposit amount required for non-BTC?Published on Oct 15, 2024Updated on May 29, 202627