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This is the password you filled in when applying for the API key. You need to remember it yourself. Once you forget it, you can't retrieve it and you'll need to create a new API key.How do I create an API key? On the App: 1. Log in to your OKX account > Select Menu (⋮⋮⋮) > Scroll down and select API > Create API key 2. Fill in the API name > Select Account and Purpose > Enter the IP address allowlist > Select Permissions > Enter the Paraphrase On the Web: 1.Published on 20 Sept 2024Updated on 5 June 2026139EEA - Simple Earn FAQ
Even if you have subscribed to Simple Earn, (a) if your selected minimum APY is higher than the current market APY, your order will not be matched and therefore won’t generate earnings; or (b) if your selected minimum APY is equal to the current market APY, there is also a chance that your order will not be matched due to an oversupply of eligible lending funds, and the unmatched portion won't generate earnings.When can I receive my redeemed funds?Published on 9 Dec 2025Updated on 29 May 20261Options trading FAQ
What are the API Best Practices? For those connected via API, visit here to learn more about API best practices.Is Market Maker Protection (MMP) available for options trading? We offer Market Maker Protection for options market makers to protect makers from executing too much within a short period of time. Please contact your account manager or institutional@okx.com if you want to have it enabled. Please refer to Market Maker Protection API.Published on 19 Nov 2024Updated on 29 May 20264USDG on X Layer FAQ
What's the 4.1% APY USDG rewards program and how do I participate? X Layer offers a 4.1% APY rewards program on USDG holdings, where USDG rewards are earned daily and claimable every week. To participate: Hold USDG on X Layer via OKX Wallet Connect your Wallet to Exchange to activate the rewards program Claim your rewards on Wallet under the USDG token page Note: the rewards program isn't available to customers in USA, UK, EEA, Brazil, Australia, UAE, Turkey, and Singapore. 3.Published on 21 Oct 2025Updated on 18 Dec 202516How do I automate my trades?
Gather all of the details that you need in regards to the trading bots here.How do I use OKX's API for custom trading strategies? Generate API keys: in your OKX account settings, generate API keys with appropriate permissions. Set up your development environment: use programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or others to create your trading bot. Connect to the API: utilize OKX’s API documentation to connect your bot to the exchange.Published on 1 Oct 2024Updated on 29 May 202612How can I do spot trading with the Jupyter Notebook?
How can I create API keys? After signing in to our platform, go to Trade > Demo trading to create API keys for testing purposes Open Demo trading page Go to Profile and select Demo Trading API to create API keys. Open API to create API keys Create API keys for the different master/sub accounts you might have Select Create API key Select Trade in the Permissions to trade with the API key Select Trade in Permissions Now you have access to your API key, your Secret key, and your passphrase.Published on 29 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 2026562USDG rewards program FAQ
With USDG rewards, you can earn up to 3.85% APY simply by holding USDG in your OKX Wallet. Your funds remain fully accessible — you can redeem or move them anytime without penalties. Rewards are designed to help users grow their digital dollar holdings passively and securely. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the advertised APY at any time with reasonable notice.3. Is USDG token backed by US dollars? Yes. Each USDG token is backed by high-quality reserves, such as U.S.Published on 13 Oct 2025Updated on 29 May 2026499Index components weightage adjustment FAQ
What will be updated on API related to index component weights? No changes to current API endpoints and no new endpoints will be added. The component weight (field name: "wgt") returned by "/api/v5/market/index-components" will be updated to the latest weights automatically.6. How does the updated index weighting method affect my trading strategies? After the weighting adjustments, the components that have higher volume and better liquidity will have higher weights.Published on 14 Dec 2023Updated on 29 May 202613What's OKX Web3 Gaming?
You can follow the steps outlined in OKX WaaS-Marketplace API to create a project and generate API keys from the developer portal. Note: if you have any questions, you can always contact our support team via our OKX API Telegram group for real-time support.How do I issue my allowlist and NFT on OKX? You can refer to this article to learn more about issuing your allowlist and NFT assets.How do I enforce the collection of NFT royalties?Published on 18 June 2024Updated on 29 May 2026276How can I enhance my OKX app security?
Audit your API permissions: head over to Profile > API for the web while select Menu > Tools > API to access via the app, and delete any unauthorized APIs available. Proceed to select API under the Tools section on the Menu page Check your active devices: head over to Profile and settings > Security > Device Management under Advanced security, and remove any unrecognized devices and reset your password.Published on 14 May 2026Updated on 29 May 2026What do I need to do when I change my country of residence?
API domain update Follow OKX API Documentation for the latest API domain updates. Updated login URL Use the correct login site by following the account login flow on the web. 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.Published on 10 Apr 2025Updated on 4 June 2026641How do I verify OKX's ownership and balance of the wallet address?
Please refer to here Use third-party nodes: Infura、Alchemy Example: Alchemy provides ethereum archive node serviceOKLink API balance verification Login to OKLink Go to profile > API Select Create API under On-chain Data to create apiKey Configure parameters related to OKLink open API in the rpc.json file OKLink is a blockchain big data company that provides an open interface to query the address balance of a specified height in the blockchain.Published on 26 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 20261,004How do I secure my account after detecting unusual activity?
However, for security reasons, fund withdrawals will be disabled for 24 hours after making any changes.API To view or delete your APIs: Select the Menu icon on the app > Pull down to access the Toolbar > Select API > Delete any APIs not created by the account owner.Trusted device Visit your Security Center and review Device Management.If you see any unrecognized devices, we recommend removing them immediately to secure your account.Payment method It’s important to keep your payment methods accuratePublished on 21 Mar 2025Updated on 29 May 202634How do I update my Ordinals collection information?
Our Ordinals marketplace will list the collection automatically via third-party API from time to time and you can also manually list your collection in our Ordinals marketplace.If you submitted a collection listing application If you have already applied for a collection listing and passed the review, you can update the social media links such as Twitter and other official websites, or change the inscription list of the collection as follows: Go to Wallet and connect your OKX wallet Go to MarketplacePublished on 7 June 2024Updated on 29 May 202632What's the Nitro Spreads table view?
This information, previously available only via API, is now accessible within the user interface (UI) for easier analysis.Where can I view the strategy formulas for both crypto-margined and USDT-margined contracts? Visit here to view the strategy formulas for both contracts.Published on 16 July 2024Updated on 29 May 20263