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How do I authorize a new device when I log in?
For more details on facial recognition failures, please refer to What should I do if facial recognition fails? Note: Please follow here to reset Two-factor authentication (2FA)Device verification When you request device verification, you'll need to open the OKX app on one of your authorized devices. We'll send you a message there. Open it to review new login info and confirm or cancel authorization.Published on Aug 31, 2023Updated on Mar 16, 202613,718What do I need to do when I change my country of residence?
If you need to close positions or manage unsupported assets, your transition journey will be customized to help you navigate these changes smoothly and efficiently.How do I change my country of residence?Published on Apr 10, 2025Updated on Mar 16, 2026522What should I do if I encounter payment issues when buying crypto?
This won't affect your future transactions.I'm unable to contact the seller If you can't reach the seller, try one of the following options: Contact the seller: Send a message through the in-app chat Cancel the order: Cancel the order and place a replacement order Submit a dispute: Refer to How do I raise a dispute when using P2P trading?Published on Mar 24, 2023Updated on Feb 2, 2026360How do I raise a dispute when using P2P trading?
You can raise disputes in these situations: When selling crypto via P2P Trading, you can raise a dispute if the buyer has marked the order as paid but the seller hasn't received the payment. When buying crypto, if the seller doesn’t release the crypto, you can also raise a dispute. After a transaction is done, you can also raise a dispute in the order if there is any issue.Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Mar 31, 20263,514What should I do if I made a P2P payment mistake when buying crypto?
Learn more: How do I raise a dispute when using P2P trading?What should I do if the order is already completed? If the merchant has released the crypto and the order status is Completed, but you later realize you overpaid, you should submit a dispute as soon as possible.Learn more: How do I raise a dispute when using P2P trading?What should I do if I underpay the merchant?Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Feb 3, 2026313How do I fix errors when submitting my institutional verification?
How do I check institutional verification status? To view the current status of your application, proceed to the verification page. If you see a Continue option, it indicates that your application is incomplete. Select Continue to resume your application and ensure it’s complete before final submission.What should I do if I'm unable to save or proceed on the application page? Ensure that all fields are filled in the correct format.Published on Oct 10, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 202560How do I trade when my balance is locked by open orders?
When you place an order at a specified price and it isn’t immediately matched in the order book, the order will remain in the order book as a pending order until it’s filled or canceled. A pending order refers to an order that hasn’t been executed yet. The funds allocated to pending orders will be locked and can’t be used to place new trades. You can view and manage your pending orders under Open Orders.How to release locked assets?Published on Mar 20, 2023Updated on Jan 30, 2026115How do I track my assets when trading in Spot and Futures mode?
Your settings will be retained even when you reopen the app.Published on Oct 23, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 202619What should I do when my Web3 wallet BTC balance is 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. Other scenarios: The transaction is pending now, the balance hasn't been updated. All balance has been locked.Published on Nov 17, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025345Why do I need to fill in tags (tag/memo) when I withdraw or deposit certain cryptos?
For example, you can find both the deposit address and tag/memo on the deposit page in the screenshot below: Deposit page with both deposit address and tagHow do I fill in the tag/memo?Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Mar 4, 2026413What should I do if I select Payment Completed without actually making the payment when buying crypto?
For more details, please refer to: How do I enable camera and photo access to upload required documents?Published on Mar 17, 2023Updated on Feb 3, 2026121How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
Select your deposit source to verify and unlock your deposit You can unlock your deposit depending on where it originated: Select where your deposit is from to verify the deposit3. a) Select Exchange or third-party platform3. a) i.Published on Apr 29, 2024Updated on Feb 18, 2026194Why is my deposit not credited even when all information is correct?
When you deposit funds to our platform, if the receiving address, deposit network, and token contract are correct, and there is a record on the blockchain, but the funds haven't arrived, this may be due to the following reasons: There's a delay in syncing the blockchain to the platform: for the token you deposited, there may be a delay in syncing from the blockchain to the platform’s wallet, which can result in the deposit not being credited and not showing up in your assets.Published on Oct 17, 2024Updated on Feb 12, 20261,807What should I expect when changing my country of residence to any country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Australia?
Spot Orders, Recurring Buy, etc.) will be canceled when your account is updated with your new country of residence.Published on Jul 2, 2025Updated on Nov 17, 2025169What attestation do we need to agree to when verifying as an institutional customer?
As part of OKX onboarding process, the entity making an application (hereafter, the "Applicant") to be verified and onboarded as an institutional customer shall have to agree, acknowledge and attest the following statements: Applicant hereby makes the statements set forth herein, with effect from the date of execution, to provide OKX with certain information needed to confirm that Applicant is...Published on Feb 5, 2024Updated on Oct 8, 2025131