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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 Sep 20, 2024Updated on Jun 5, 2026139Subaccounts, Account Mode, and API Connections FAQ
Leave the field as it is and continue completing the rest of the form (API key name, Permissions, and Passphrase). OKX will automatically create your API key for your main account.Good security practices for APIs To keep your account safe: Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Restrict API usage to trusted IP addresses Revoke API keys that are no longer in usePublished on Mar 2, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026How do I prevent self-trade and improve my API trading efficiency and protection?
Visit OKX's API page and explore the extensive API documentation to learn more about how to leverage this powerful tool to enhance your trading journey.Published on Jun 11, 2024Updated on May 29, 202611What should I expect when changing my country of residence to any country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Australia?
You can restake your assets immediately after the update.API domain update Your API domain will change after the system update. The REST API domain will be updated to eea.okx.com, and the WebSocket domain will be updated to wseea.okx.com.Published on Jul 2, 2025Updated on May 29, 2026169USDG 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 Oct 21, 2025Updated on Dec 18, 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 Oct 1, 2024Updated on May 29, 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 Sep 29, 2023Updated on May 29, 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 Oct 13, 2025Updated on May 29, 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 Dec 14, 2023Updated on May 29, 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 Jun 18, 2024Updated on May 29, 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 May 14, 2026Updated on May 29, 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 Apr 10, 2025Updated on Jun 4, 2026641How do I level up my trades with Mizar?
That means you don't need to deposit any funds on Mizar to trade, but you can connect to your exchange with API keys.3. How do I connect OKX to Mizar? Learn more on how you can create your OKX API key and how to connect it to the Mizar bot by reading about it here.Published on Mar 28, 2024Updated on May 29, 20265How 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 Sep 26, 2023Updated on May 29, 20261,004How do I supercharge my trading with Alertatron's automated solutions?
There are three main steps: Creating a set of OKX API keys: Visit here to learn more Adding the API keys to Altertatron: Visit here Amazing, you can now send your first test order!Published on Mar 28, 2024Updated on May 29, 20261