Set up an OKX passkey before you chase any sign-up promotion

Promotions are often the first thing new OKX users look for, and that is exactly why scammers copy promotion pages. A fake page that looks like a reward claim can capture a password and an SMS code within seconds. The best defence is to secure the account before you go looking for any offer. A passkey or authenticator app makes stolen passwords far less useful, and checking promotions only inside the official app removes most of the risk from fake links. This guide explains the order to follow: secure the login first, then review promotions through official channels, and keep a record of what you joined.

Secure the login first

Open the security settings in the official OKX app and add a passkey or an authenticator app, following the help center steps. Passkeys only work on the genuine site or app, which makes them strong against phishing. If you use an authenticator, save the backup key on paper away from your phone. Test the new method by logging out and back in before doing anything else.

Check promotions inside the app

Promotions, their conditions and their end dates should be visible in the official app or on the website you type yourself. If a message, post or advert offers something you cannot find there, treat it as suspicious. Never enter your login details on a page reached from a link in a chat or social media reply, however convincing it looks.

Read the conditions properly

Each promotion has its own terms, such as eligible regions, required actions and time limits. Read them in full in the official app before taking part, and do not take on trades or deposits you would not otherwise make just to qualify. Conditions can change, so check again before relying on an earlier screenshot.

Keep a short record

Note the promotion name, the date you joined and the conditions you saw, ideally with a screenshot taken inside the official app. If a reward does not appear as expected, contact support through the official channel with that record. Ignore anyone who contacts you first offering to unlock a reward in exchange for codes or a fee.

Risk boundary: OKX Referral Terms Guide

Digital assets are volatile and derivatives can amplify losses. This website has no login, wallet connection, deposit form or customer-support chat. A referral link only records attribution; it does not guarantee access, pricing, rewards, approval or investment results. Availability can differ by residence, legal entity and product, so no regional access is assumed from language or branding alone.

Scenario checkpoint

• Add a passkey or authenticator app to your OKX account before joining any promotion
• Save the authenticator backup key on paper and test the new login method first
• Look for promotions only inside the official OKX app or the website you type yourself
• Read the full conditions and avoid trades made only to qualify for a reward
• Keep a dated record of each promotion you join and contact support officially