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Why did my identity verification fail?
Changing Identity Verification Information (Changing Person / Changing Document) Video Verification Issues for Hearing-Impaired Users Non-standard Verification Process You did not follow the on-screen instructions during the verification process. You are unable to complete video verification, or the system displays “Your P2P trading function is restricted.” Under 18 Years Old The document you submitted does not meet the platform’s requirements.Published on 5 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 202611,581Why did my perpetual futures open or close order fail?
Trigger price limit mechanism After the price limit mechanism is triggered, you need to follow the marketplace's maximum buy price or minimum sell price rules. You'll need to set a price lower than the maximum buy price or higher than the minimum sell price to place an order. You may place a limit order and wait for it to be filled, or if a market order is not executed after being placed, you can cancel it and submit a new order.Published on 31 Oct 2025Updated on 29 May 20263How do I buy and sell crypto with a third party?
Choose Buy to start your transaction Select your currency pair to proceed Choose Sell to start your transaction Select your currency pair to proceedOn the Web Go to Buy crypto, then select Buy and Sell Select Buy and Sell under Buy crypto Go to Buy or Sell, then select the fiat currency and cryptocurrency you wish to transact. Choose Buy and select your currency pair Choose Sell and select your currency pairFAQWho is eligible to buy and sell crypto using the fiat gateway?Published on 5 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 2026677How do I use the Taker buy/sell volume indicator?
The display of Taker buy/sell volume indicatorHow do I turn on the Taker buy/sell volume indicator?Published on 16 May 2024Updated on 29 May 202629How do I buy crypto with my cash balance?
Why did my purchases with my cash balance fail? A purchase may fail due to reasons such as insufficient balance, high market volatility, or a system error. If you encounter any issues, please retry as it maybe a temporary issue. If the issue still exists, feel free to reach out to our customer support for further assistance.3. Why am I seeing a subset of crypto on Buy/Sell crypto list when buying with my cash balance?Published on 16 Nov 2023Updated on 29 May 20261How do I buy crypto with my cash balance?
Why did purchases with my cash balance fail? A purchase may fail due to reasons such as insufficient balance, high market volatility, or a system error. If you encounter any issues, please retry as it maybe a temporary issue. If the issue still exists, feel free to reach out to our customer support for further assistance.3. Why am I seeing a subset of crypto on Buy/Sell crypto list when buying with my cash balance?Published on 16 Nov 2023Updated on 29 May 2026365What is trigger order?
This FAQ covers how trigger orders work on Buy/Sell, how to place and manage them, and what happens when an order is triggered or fails.Basic introductionWhat's a trigger order on Buy/Sell? A trigger order is a buy or sell instruction that activates only when the market price of your chosen token reaches a target price you set in advance.Published on 8 May 2026Updated on 29 May 2026OKX API FAQ
You need to check the account mode first; buying and selling mode/opening and closing mode, which can be viewed here to obtain posMode. Note: In the case of opening and closing positions and placing orders using a contract, the posSide parameter is required, and long or short is filled in.Published on 20 Sept 2024Updated on 5 Jun 2026139Why is Pay moving to Simple mode?
As part of this update: Pay mode is no longer available in Singapore Pay now supports USDG, USDT, and USDC on X Layer only Token conversion isn't availableWhy did we make this change? Simple Pay reduces complexity and makes it easier to use Pay for everyday transactions. We’ll continue expanding features over time. Learn more about what Pay is all about here.Published on 27 Jan 2026Updated on 29 May 20264How do I set up a recurring buy plan?
Why did one of my recurring buy orders fail? And what happens next? Just like one-time orders, if there might not be enough funds in your OKX account or in the payment method you selected to execute the recurring buy plan. We’ll send you an email notification, and you’ll also see an “Action required” banner on your plan detail page explaining the exact reason. If a plan fails three consecutive times, it'll be automatically paused and you’ll receive an email notification.Published on 23 Jan 2025Updated on 29 May 202650What can I do if my device is running in an unsafe environment?
While this ensured security, it did cause some inconvenience for users. Currently, OKX has implemented technical optimizations: if an abnormal mobile environment is detected, you will only receive a security alert instead of the app crashing. You are advised to address any issues in your device environment to ensure that the OKX app is used in a secure environment, helping to prevent potential asset theft or loss.What is an anomaly in your device's operating environment?Published on 19 Jan 2023Updated on 29 May 2026301How to prevent phishing emails?
If any of these fields show fail, the email did not pass authentication and is likely sent from an unauthorized source. spf=fail dkim=fail dmarc=fail Check out “How do I check if an email is officially from OKX using an EML file?” to learn more.Reminders Whenever you receive an email that seems unusual, keep the following in mind: Don't click any links or follow instructions immediately Phishing emails often pretend to be urgent or appealing, pause and check first.Published on 24 Jun 2025Updated on 29 May 20263Spot grid bot FAQ
Why did this happen? This typically occurs in rare cases, such as when the trading pair you've selected gets delisted. Whenever a pair is delisted, an announcement is posted on the website, and you'll be notified. To start, check if your trading pair was delisted. Another situation where your bot might stop is if you've copied a bot from a lead trader, and the lead trader’s bot has been stopped.Published on 28 Aug 2025Updated on 29 May 202622How do I verify an individual account?
Why did my identity verification for individual account get rejected? We reject verification for various reasons in accordance to our Terms of Service.3. Do I need to submit a new form of identification to verify my individual account? You may be asked to upload an updated form of identification if it's deemed necessary.4. Why is my individual account frozen? Your account may be frozen if you don't complete your identity verification within the stated grace period.Published on 25 Sept 2023Updated on 29 May 202631,433Passkey FAQ
Why did my passkey stop working after reinstalling the Android app? On Android, uninstalling and reinstalling the app clears local security data, including your passkeys. As a result, previously bound passkeys become invalid, and you'll need to bind your passkey again after reinstalling. To prevent this in the future, update the app directly through the Google Play Store instead of uninstalling it. Updating the app keeps your existing passkey active.Published on 19 Mar 2025Updated on 4 Jun 2026136