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How do I stay safe from phishing SMS using the name OKX?
One of the latest methods involves phishing SMS messages that appear to come from OKX—a legitimate and trusted platform. These fake messages are not only misleading in content, but also dangerously convincing in appearance, often showing up in the same SMS thread as our real communications. Below, you'll find a breakdown of how these scams operate, why they’re so effective, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your crypto.What’s happening?Published on May 9, 2025Updated on Mar 4, 2026322Why did my identity verification fail?
Note: You can refer to How do I get my individual account verified for specific requirements and check this link for more tips on verifying your selfie and ID. How to check the failed reason of identity verification? You can check your email for the failed reason and submit it again by clicking the link.Published on Aug 8, 2024Updated on Jan 2, 202642How do I set up a recurring buy plan?
How do I manage my recurring buy plan? You can manage your plan easily from your plan details. Go to the Activity page and you'll find Recurring buy option on top of the page. Select Recurring buy to view all the plans you've set up. From there, you can edit your plan and, if needed, you can pause, resume, or cancel your plan. How you access the management part of Recurring buy on Exchange mode How you access the management part of Recurring buy on Simple mode4.Published on Jan 23, 2025Updated on Dec 31, 202550How do I deposit USD with U.S. Domestic wire transfer?
Why did my USD deposit via domestic wire transfer fail after I was able to send it from my bank successfully?Published on Feb 5, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 20269How do I get my individual account verified?
Open the menu in the top left cornerIdentity verification Provide the required information about yourself and make sure everything is up-to-date and correct. Basic info Country of Residence Nationality Local Language name (if applicable) Full name Date of birth ID number ID type Social Security Number (SSN) Note: it's mandatory to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for you to pass the identity verification process.Published on Aug 7, 2024Updated on Dec 19, 202537What are Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW)?
Do not submit information about someone else’s assets or screenshots of your account deposits. Examples: If the funds you transfer to OKX come from your personal salary, you can select Employment Income as the funding source and submit documents proving your salary, such as an official employment contract or payslips. If the funds come from selling a property, you can select Proceeds from Non-Digital Asset Sale and submit the property sales agreement or tax documents for verification.Published on Dec 24, 2024Updated on Apr 18, 2026767How do I identify OKX official accounts?
You can refer to the How do I verify OKX accounts section to learn more about how to verify the link.DingTalk Go to the DingTalk page, copy the page link. Go to our channel verification to verify the page link. You can refer to the How do I verify OKX accounts section to learn more about how to verify the link.Tiktok Go to the Tiktok page, select the profile. Copy the link.Published on Aug 11, 2023Updated on Apr 17, 20265,369How do I find my deposit address and tag/memo/comment?
Go to Deposit > Deposit crypto > switch address Switch to your desired addresses How do I add a new deposit address? On the deposit page, select Address > Add address Go to address book page to add new addressHow do I edit the name of a deposit address? On the deposit page, select Address > Edit > Edit the deposit address name Select the edit from the address book page to editHow do I change my deposit address?Published on Aug 22, 2023Updated on Apr 21, 202668,825What's OKX Security Assistant?
When you receive a risk alert from OKX Security Assistant on a Windows device, it indicates that the current device environment may pose threats to your account and asset security.Why did I receive a risk alert from the OKX Security Assistant?Published on Jan 15, 2026Updated on Feb 13, 202622Crypto Tax Reporting
A simple illustration on how this form works: Let's say UserXYZ on the OKX exchange platform bought 0.1 BTC for $1,000 on 1/1/2025 with a transaction fee of $10 and later on sold 0.1 BTC on 1/2/2025 for $1,500. A form 1099-DA will be issued to UserXYZ from OKX and a copy of the 1099-DA will be shared with the IRS.Published on Sep 24, 2025Updated on Feb 13, 20262How do I check on updates to my support ticket?
We’re unable to provide information about another user’s account, even if the request comes from a friend or family member. If someone you know is unable to log in to their OKX account, please ask them to contact us directly via OKX Assistant using guest mode from the login page or Support Center.How do I check and respond to the ticket? You can view and reply to your support ticket through the OKX app or OKX website.Published on Oct 17, 2025Updated on Apr 18, 202648Income from staking and rewards
Why did I receive a Form 1099-MISC? You will receive a 1099-MISC if you earned $600 or more in staking rewards, bonuses, or airdrops during the 2025 tax year. Note: the IRS threshold for this form increases to $2,000 for the 2026 tax year.Published on Nov 4, 2025Updated on Feb 13, 2026How to transfer crypto from Coinbase to OKX?
Permitted excerpts must cite to the name of the article and include attribution, for example “Article Name, [author name if applicable], © 2025 OKX.” No derivative works or other uses of this article are permitted.Published on Jun 19, 2025Updated on Jun 26, 20256How 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 Jun 24, 2025Updated on Dec 16, 20253How do I buy crypto with my cash balance?
You can learn more about depositing and withdrawing cash.Getting started Login to your account.Published on Jan 21, 2025Updated on Dec 5, 2025