Unique sign-in
Use an email address and password reserved for OKX; never reuse a password from a forum, email provider or another exchange.
Account controls
Account security
A practical security and recovery plan for readers evaluating OKX.
The editorial priority is a balanced decision across fees, product access, account security, custody controls and withdrawal testing. Readers checking Switzerland should also document CHF funding costs, the onboarding entity and product-specific restrictions. The primary platform scope is OKX. For an OKX-focused review, separate the fee schedule from the rate displayed in the account, document product-specific access, and save the network, memo and withdrawal controls used in a test transfer. This guide starts with a small, reversible test before any larger transfer or leveraged position.
Phishing-resistant authentication
Prefer a passkey where available. If using an authenticator, keep the recovery key offline and do not send codes to support agents.
Withdrawal protection
Enable an address allowlist, withdrawal lock and confirmation delay where available. Recheck the exact network before approving.
Session review
Review active devices, API keys and account sessions after travel, device replacement or a suspicious notification.
Recovery record
Document the account entity, support route and identity-recovery requirements that apply to residents of Switzerland.
Incident response
If account access changes unexpectedly, stop deposits and trading, secure the connected email account, revoke API keys and use the published support route.
Threat model
Separate account, device and transaction risk
A strong password does not protect against a wrong deposit network, a malicious application or an exposed API key. Review each control independently.
AccountAuthentication and recovery
DeviceUpdates, permissions and sessions
FundsNetworks, allowlists and test transfers