Bitaigen Research OKX (formerly known as OKEx) is a widely‑noticed digital‑currency exchange platform that attracts many users with its extensive range of trading products, low fees, and robust security measures.
On the OKX platform, users simply register on the official website using an email address or mobile number, download the appropriate OKX app for their device, log in, and complete identity verification.
We have carefully compiled a step‑by‑step guide for newcomers to complete the OKX account registration and app download, covering website actions, phone binding, and security verification, so you can get started quickly and securely on your digital‑asset journey. Continue reading for the full details.
Step 1 – Register an Account via the OKX Official Website
The registration flow is similar to that of a typical website; follow the steps below to create your account.
- Visit the OKX website and click Register.
- Select China as your residence, tick the User Agreement, and click Create Account.
- Enter a frequently used email address (e.g., 163, Outlook, Gmail). If you have an invitation code, enter `B2345` to receive a cash‑back incentive.
- The system will send a 6‑digit verification code to your email; enter it to proceed.
- Bind a mainland‑China mobile number (+86) and input the SMS verification code to finish the registration.
Official OKX registration URL: <https://www.bitaigen.com/binance>
OKX app download URL: <https://www.bitaigen.com/binance/download>
Note: iOS users are advised to first download the OKX app from the App Store before proceeding with registration and identity verification; Android users should continue reading the next section.
Step 2 – Download the OKX App
1️⃣ Android Users – Install the App
- Go to the OKX website and click Download OKX APP at the bottom of the page.
- Choose the second download link to obtain the APK file.
- After the download finishes, open the APK and sequentially tap Allow this installation and Start deep scan.
- If a risk warning appears, tap View details, then check I understand the risks and still want to install.
- Once installation is complete, you will find the OKX app on your home screen.
2️⃣ iOS Users – Install the App
iOS devices need an overseas Apple ID (e.g., Taiwan region) to locate the OKX app in the App Store.
Preparation
- One iPhone or iPad
- An unused email address (Gmail is recommended)
- A Taiwan‑style address generator (you can create a realistic street name and postal code at https://www.meiguodizhi.com/hk-address)
Apple ID Registration Steps
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit <https://appleid.apple.com>, fill in your name, date of birth (must be ≥ 18 years), select **Taiwan** as the country/region, and create a password that includes upper‑case, lower‑case, numbers, and symbols. |
| 2 | Verify the email address using Gmail. |
| 3 | Enter a phone number and complete the SMS verification. |
| 4 | On your iPhone/iPad, open the App Store and sign in with the newly created Apple ID (do **not** sign in via Settings). |
| 5 | After two‑factor authentication, accept the **Terms and Conditions**; on the payment‑method screen, leave all options unchecked and enter any placeholder billing information. |
| 6 | Once logged in, search for “OKX” in the App Store and download the official app. |
Switching Apple IDs in the App Store
- Open the App Store, tap the profile icon in the top‑right corner, and sign out of your existing China‑region Apple ID.
- Sign in with the newly created Taiwan‑region Apple ID and password.
- Search for “OKX” and download the official app from the second result listed.
Step 3 – Log In and Complete Identity Verification (KYC)
- Open the installed OKX app, tap Log In, and request a verification code using the email address or mobile number you registered with.
- After logging in, a pop‑up on the home screen will prompt you to verify your identity; tap it to proceed.
- Navigate via the top‑left menu → Profile & Settings → Identity Verification, then select Verify Now.
- Choose the type of identification document, upload clear photos, and complete the facial‑recognition step to finish the KYC process.
OKX now uses a unified verification level: once you have completed identity verification and facial recognition, all platform features become available. For very large transactions you may optionally complete a C2C video verification, but this is not required.
Step 4 – Secure Your Account
1️⃣ Bind a 2FA Authenticator
- In the OKX app, tap the Full‑Feature icon in the top‑left, then go to Profile & Settings → Security Settings → Authenticator App.
- Choose Bind Authenticator App; we recommend downloading Google Authenticator (Microsoft Authenticator or a hardware security key are also supported).
- After the download, tap I have downloaded; the system will display a QR code and a secret key.
- Open Google Authenticator, scan the QR code or manually enter the secret key, then input the generated one‑time password back into OKX to complete the binding.
