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What does Passphrase refer to? 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 3, 2026139What 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, 2026169What are decentralized applications (DApps)?
Unlike user data of traditional AWS-based applications, records of DApp users are kept on a public, decentralized ledger and are immutable. Users can interact with the distributed codes of DApps to create or modify their data, and the changes will have to be confirmed by the participating nodes in the corresponding blockchain networks. Once data has been confirmed there, provided that the network has no serious inherent flaws, no one will be able to doctor the proofs on the network.Published on Nov 3, 2022Updated on May 29, 202630How 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 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 May 29, 2026638Why is my deposit not credited even when all information is correct?
Rest assured, assets that have already been recorded on the blockchain will not be lost. Once the network reopens for deposits, the platform will process it promptly. You can refer to the deposit page for the estimated recovery time and check back later.Published on Oct 17, 2024Updated on May 29, 20262,001How can I do spot trading with the Jupyter Notebook?
Instantiate python variables to save your API details in the notebook for later usage 1 api_key = "xxxxx" 2 secret_key = "xxxxx" 3 passphrase = "xxxxxx"4. How can I import OKX modules? In python-okx, there are several modules based on our REST API modules. Read our guide to learn how to import OKX modules.Published on Sep 29, 2023Updated on May 29, 2026561Affiliate FAQ
How can affiliate access data from the Affiliate Portal via API? Kindly refer to: https://www.okx.com/docs-v5/en/#affiliate-rest-apiPublished on Dec 4, 2024Updated on May 29, 2026728How can the OKX NFT Marketplace keep your NFT investments secured?
Buyers can rest assured that they're acquiring precisely what they intend to.BTC ordinals: A mark of trust In the NFT world, owning a digital asset with a genuine connection to the physical world can be a real game-changer. This is where BTC ordinals come into play. Ordinals are essentially an alphanumeric representation of Bitcoin block height, bringing blockchain's trust and security to the NFT space.Published on Nov 10, 2023Updated on May 29, 202620Options 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 Nov 19, 2024Updated on May 29, 20264Event Contracts FAQ
For more details, please refer to Notice on OKX Event Contract Fee UpdateAPI Integration & AI Agent Integration Supported account modes: Futures mode, Multi-currency mode, and Portfolio mode. Spot mode is not supported. Position mode: API access only supports Isolated margin mode.Published on Apr 16, 2026Updated on Jun 2, 2026What'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, 2026276Does OKX Marketplace charge fees?
Trade with confidence: Rest assured that your NFTs are trading on a secure and reputable platform.Why is the OKX Marketplace different? In the competitive world of NFT marketplaces, OKX Marketplace stands out as a platform that prioritizes the needs of its users. Our commitment to zero-listing fees is just one example of how we aim to empower creators, collectors, and traders in the NFT space.Published on Oct 14, 2023Updated on May 29, 202622USDG on X Layer FAQ
The 4.1% APY rewards program is available globally with some regional restrictions. The program is NOT available to customers in the following jurisdictions: USA UK European Economic Area (EEA) Brazil Australia UAE Turkey Singapore All other regions can participate by holding USDG on X Layer via OKX Wallet, connecting their wallet to the exchange, and claiming rewards weekly. The APY is subject to change, and users should refer to the X Layer Terms of Service for complete details.Published on Oct 21, 2025Updated on Dec 18, 202516What's KYC: What to expect and why it matters?
You may be asked to verify again to: Reconfirm your identity for account protection Prevent unauthorized access or financial fraud Maintain compliance with updated local and international regulations Rest assured, your data is encrypted and handled in accordance with data protection laws, including GDPR and other global standards.What’s next for KYC? We’re constantly improving the KYC experience to make it faster, safer, and more user-friendly.Published on Apr 6, 2026Updated on May 29, 2026