Independent third-party guide · Not the official OKX website · Only sign in and download on okx.com
2026 beginner’s guide · How to sign up on OKX

New to OKX?
Start with 20% off every trade.

Follow our five-step route: sign up → verify → secure → buy USDT → get Bitcoin. Use referral code OK66688 and your trading fees are cut by 20% — for as long as you keep the account.

How to sign up on OKX: step-by-step guide for beginners
OKX sign-up page · code OK66688Opens on okx.com
01 · Linked at sign-up, valid for life02 · Opens the official okx.com page03 · Updated
20%Trading fee discount
Spot & derivatives
60,000 UMax mystery box reward
Per OKX Rewards
5 minEmail and phone
both needed to sign up
MonthlyProof of Reserves
you can verify
01 · Why use an OKX referral code?

Same exchange.
Lower fees.

A referral can only be linked when the account is created. Sign up directly and you pay full price; sign up with OK66688 and every trade is discounted automatically — nothing to apply for.

How the fee discount works
−20%

Trading fees, discounted for life

Register with our link or code OK66688 and you save 20% on spot, perpetual and futures trading fees. The more you trade, the more you keep — calculate your savings →

Spot · Perpetuals · Futures
New-user rewards

Mystery box up to 60,000 USDT

Open a sign-up box after registering and verifying, and a deposit box after your first deposit. Rewards include BTC, ETH or trading fee vouchers.

Practise before you trade

Beginner tasks + demo trading

Complete new-user tasks in the rewards hub, and practise with demo trading before using real money.

Direct sign-up vs sign-up with referral code OK66688
CompareDirect sign-upWith code OK66688
Spot feesMaker / Taker · Lv10.080% / 0.100%0.064% / 0.080%
USDT perpetualsMaker / Taker · Lv10.020% / 0.050%0.016% / 0.040%
Discount period—Permanent
Mystery boxPer campaign pageUp to 60,000 USDT
Add code later?NoLinked at sign-up

Estimated with OKX's regular-user (Lv1) base rates. Actual rates are shown on OKX's official fee page.

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02 · How to get started on OKX

Your first day
on OKX, in five steps.

From zero to your first Bitcoin in about 30 minutes. Each step has its own detailed guide if you get stuck.

01

Sign up with the referral link

Add both your email and your phone number, each with its own code, and check that the code shows OK66688. About 3 minutes.

OKX sign-up guide →
03

Install the official app and secure it

Download only from official stores; turn on Google Authenticator and an anti-phishing code.

OKX app download →
04

Buy your first USDT

Use P2P with a verified merchant or buy with a card where available.

How to buy USDT →
05

Get Bitcoin — or set up a DCA plan

Swap in one tap with Convert, or buy a little every week with recurring buys.

How to buy Bitcoin →
03 · Questions before you sign up

Six questions
beginners always ask.

It's normal to have doubts before signing up. Here are the six we hear most, each with a full answer.

01

Is OKX safe? Can it collapse?

How Proof of Reserves works, how to verify it yourself, and three settings that stop most account theft.

Read the safety guide →
02

Is OKX legal where I live?

Regulation differs by country and OKX has restricted regions. Check before you sign up.

Read about regulation →
03

Is P2P trading safe?

Pick verified merchants, pay from your own account, never release crypto before the money arrives.

P2P safety tips →
04

Can't find the OKX app?

App availability depends on your store region. Here are the official links — and how to spot fake apps.

App download guide →
05

How are fees calculated?

Maker vs taker, VIP tiers, withdrawal network fees — explained, with a calculator.

OKX fees explained →
06

OKX or Binance: which costs less?

Spot and futures fees side by side with Binance, Bybit and Kraken, with a $100 Bitcoin example.

OKX fees vs Binance →
04 · OKX features for beginners

Why beginners
choose OKX.

One account for the exchange and a Web3 wallet. These are the six features beginners use most.

01

Proof of Reserves

Published monthly. Verify with the Merkle tree tool that your balance is fully backed.

02

P2P + Convert

Buy USDT from verified merchants with local payment methods, then swap in one tap.

03

Web3 wallet & airdrops

A multi-chain wallet in the same app, plus Jumpstart token launches and airdrop campaigns.

04

Demo trading

Practise spot and derivatives orders with virtual funds before risking real money.

05

Recurring buy · Grid · Copy trading

Trading bots that execute for you: DCA, grid strategies, or follow experienced traders.

06

24/7 support

Live chat in the app and on the website for sign-up, KYC and deposit questions.

05 · Find a guide by topic

Popular OKX questions

Tap a topic to jump to the guide. Every sign-up link goes to the official okx.com domain.

06 · OKX sign-up questions

OKX sign-up
FAQ.

Still stuck? After signing up you can reach OKX's 24/7 live chat from the app.

What is the OKX referral code?

Our OKX referral code (also called an invite code or promo code) is OK66688. Enter it when you register, or open top.bianve.com/ok and it is filled in for you.

What do I get with referral code OK66688?

Accounts registered with our code get a 20% discount on trading fees, permanently, on spot and derivatives, plus access to the new-user mystery box of up to 60,000 USDT. Exact rates and rewards are shown on OKX's official pages.

How do I sign up on OKX?

Open our referral link, pick the country you live in and accept the terms, then enter your email and the code OKX emails you, add your phone number and enter the SMS code. OKX's sign-up guide (updated 11 August 2026) says every new account has to bind both an email address and a phone number, each confirmed with its own code. It takes a few minutes. Then complete identity verification (KYC) to deposit and trade. See the full OKX sign-up guide.

Can I add a referral code after registering?

No. OKX's Referral Program FAQ (updated 5 October 2026) says referral codes must be added before the account is created and can't be added or changed afterwards. Don't close your account or open a new one to get a different code either: OKX's Multiple accounts FAQ (updated 2 October 2026) says each user may register only one account under the same OKX entity, and the referral terms list registering multiple accounts as abuse. Never use someone else's identity to open an account.

Is OKX available in my country?

OKX serves users in many countries, but some countries and regions are restricted, and in some places OKX operates through a local entity with its own sign-up flow. The registration page will tell you what is available where you live. See Is OKX legal?

Is OKX safe?

OKX is one of the largest crypto exchanges and publishes monthly Proof of Reserves that you can verify yourself. No platform is risk-free, so turn on 2FA and keep long-term holdings in a wallet you control. Read Is OKX safe?

How do beginners buy their first USDT on OKX?

After KYC, use P2P trading or the “Buy crypto” options to purchase USDT with local payment methods, then use Convert to swap it for BTC or ETH. Available methods depend on your region. See How to buy crypto on OKX.

Is this the official OKX website?

No. This is an independent sign-up guide. We don't offer logins, deposits or custody — everything happens on okx.com. We may earn a commission if you register through our link.

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