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What's a private key/seed phrase?
Think of it this way: the seed phrase is the master key that controls the whole wallet, and each private key is a sub-key for one specific address. You can use a seed phrase to restore all accounts, addresses, and assets at once. A private key only controls the address on its corresponding chain.Published on 24 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ2,989How do I use a physical security key to protect my account?
What is physical security key? A physical security key is a type of hardware-based authentication used to verify account access and transactions. Unlike software-based options, physical security keys work offline and are not reliant on cloud services, minimizing risks like account takeovers or unauthorized access.Why choose physical security key?Published on 10 Jan 2025Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ20,054What is OKX keyless wallet?
They also provide a smooth and user-friendly experience that doesn't require users to manage private keys or seed phrases, which can be challenging for new users entering Web3. Lower effort for recovering private keys The keyless wallet can undertake a refresh operation to substitute new private key shares for each party's lost or stolen private key share. This makes the stolen or lost share useless and lowers the price of recovering the private key. How do I restore a keyless wallet?Published on 1 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ212What should I do if I forget my OKX wallet password?
key: Never disclose your private key, seed phrase, or other sensitive information to anyone.Published on 28 Oct 2022Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ13,719OKX and Alertatron goes into the next phase of partnership
Finally, for Permissions, make sure you enable 'Trade', so the keys can create and cancel orders in your account. Adding the keys to Alertatron From the Automated Trading menu, choose Configure Api Keys. (see image below). Choose OKX from the exchange list. Give the keys a name. This name is how you will refer to this set of API keys when you send orders to Alertatron. It should be letters only. If you are unsure, just call them 'okx' Enter the key into the Key field.Published on 11 Apr 2023Updated on 29 May 2026AnnouncementsOKX API FAQ
You may create a new API if you lose the password, as we can't recover APIs.How do I manage or edit the API key? To manage or edit your API key on OKX: Log in to your OKX account and go to Profile > API. You'll see a list of your existing API keys. Click on the one you want to manage. From here you can: View the API key name, permissions, and linked IP whitelist. Edit the key name, permissions (Read, Trade, Withdraw), or bound IP addresses. Delete the key if it's no longer needed.Published on 20 Sept 2024Updated on 17 Jun 2026FAQ140How do I export my AA Smart Account?
Select the wallet that you've stored in your AA Smart Account Tap to view your seed phrase and write it down separately Alternatively, you can select the Private key and select your AA Smart Account > the chain that you wish to back up and select Copy anyway to back up your AA Smart Account's private key. Select your AA Smart Account to copy your private keyPrivate Key Wallet Select Private key to back up if your AA Smart Account is created under the private key wallet.Published on 11 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ38OKX P2P general trading guidelines
Using a payment method, such as international wire, can delay the completion of transactions. Don't include a message in your payment transfer if it's not needed. If you've to include a message with the payment transfer, avoid using words such as cryptocurrency, BTC, USDT, OKX, Order Number, please release crypto in the message, as they may cause delays in the payment process.Published on 28 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ481Fast API Launch
Secure IP whitelist for supported brokers: The automatically generated API Key will only have users' connected Broker's IP addresses whitelisted. In unfortunate circumstances where the API Key gets hacked on the Broker's side, the hacker cannot easily exploit the users' API Key since OKX only accepts requests coming from Broker's whitelisted servers.Broker: How to enable the Fast API function?Published on 5 Jan 2023Updated on 29 May 2026Product documentationThird Party App IP Whitelist Launch
When users are connecting to an API Broker, the API Key generating and binding process is always the critical step that requires extra caution. In order to mitigate any risk, we have launched the Third Party App IP Whitelist feature to limit the usage of users' API keys to only whitelisted servers.Published on 5 Jan 2023Updated on 29 May 2026Product documentationHow do I secure my MPC wallet?
When you create an MPC wallet, 3 private key shares will be generated: Share 1 : generated by your MPC wallet Share 2 : generated and stored on your device Share 3 : generated by your device, encrypted, and backed up to your device's cloud When you're completing your transaction, you're required to have both Share 1 and Share 2 to generate a complete private key and Share 3 as your backup private key share. 3 private key shares will be generated and stored separatelyHow do I back up my wallet?Published on 22 Aug 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ441How do I safeguard my Web3 wallet from fraudsters?
Safeguard your private key: minimize internet-connected device usage for storing/transmitting private keys on hardware. Avoid taking screenshots or photos of private keys/Mnemonic phrases. Be wary of unknown sources: avoid importing private keys into unknown websites or using wallets from unfamiliar sources. Promptly check for malware or viruses if abnormalities are detected. Store your data offline: keep sensitive information like private keys, passwords, and mnemonic phrases confidential.Published on 13 Dec 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ1,044OKX official announcement: Reopening of withdrawals and other related updates
The reason for the suspension of withdrawals in this specific incident was because a private key holder was not able to authorize transactions. OKX has always used a backup mechanism for private key holders to ensure that each private key holder can trigger the activation of the backup private key in the event of long-term incapacitation, such as death or memory loss.Published on 19 Nov 2020Updated on 29 May 2026AnnouncementsWhat onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
Who are the key people for a privately owned company? As part of our due diligence checks for regulatory purposes, OKX will require key roles of your company and the authorized user (if different from the key roles) of your institutional account to provide identity verification information during the institutional verification process.Published on 13 Oct 2023Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ288How can I get my project listed on OKX?
Highlight key milestones, partnerships, and recognitions. This helps demonstrate credibility and progress.Should I provide ecosystem data? Yes. Include key metrics such as: Total Value Locked (TVL) Market share User growth Accurate, data-driven information strengthens your application.Do I need to explain competitors and differentiators? Yes.Published on 16 Apr 2026Updated on 29 May 2026FAQ3