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Changes to V5 API WebSocket subscription parameter and URL
Live trading URL Current Public addresses: wss://ws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/public wss://wsaws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/public Private addresses: wss://ws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/private wss://wsaws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/private Updated wss://ws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/business wss://wsaws.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/business Applicable to public and private channels Table 3: Demo trading service address details Only the channels listed on Table 1 are required to switch to the new "/business" URL.Published on Apr 24, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsUnderstanding OKX's Security Fund
Understanding the OKX Security Fund As a digital asset exchange offering leveraged products, OKX is committed to maintaining a stable and fair trading environment. A key component of our risk architecture is our Security Fund. This article explains the Security Fund's purpose, structure, funding mechanism, and outlines critical disclaimers regarding its operation.1. What's the Security Fund? The Security Fund is a segregated pool of assets, established and fully owned by OKX.Published on Mar 25, 2026Updated on Apr 21, 2026FAQ4What's OKX Security Assistant?
OKX Security Assistant is an application developed by our security team to protect our Windows users, prevent virus and trojan attacks, and safeguard user assets. 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, 2026FAQ22WebSocket API is now supporting BCH, ETH and ETC contracts
OKX Futures WebSocket Address: wss://real.OKX.com:8443/ws/v3 Please add our API customer support WeChat (ID: ApiSupport) for API-related questions Thank you for your support. OKX 8 December 2017 (Sunday) 21:30Published on Dec 8, 2017Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsHow do I secure my exchange account?
Go to the security settings page Once you sign in to your account, you can hover over the profile icon at the main menu. A dropdown menu will be displayed, and you can select Security settings to proceed. We provide a variety of security measures to protect your account. You can review the completed and pending security items under the Security option.3. Activate security features Our users can secure their funds by activating the various account security measures shown on the Security option.Published on Jun 12, 2024Updated on Apr 23, 2026FAQ1,321OKX API FAQ
Note: the time in the request header time is in UTC0. When calling the server time interface, the time is provided in UTC + 8.What's "Interface error: 50101 APIKey does not match the current environment"? This is due to the mismatch between the API key and the current environment. Real account calls require the use of the real account API key, and the value of the x-simulated-trading parameter in the request header needs to be 0.Published on Sep 20, 2024Updated on Apr 20, 2026FAQ137How do I secure my account after detecting unusual activity?
> Enter the Security Center Select Security on the user center page Select Passkeys Check if there are any Passkeys you didn’t create.Published on Mar 21, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ33How do I use a physical security key to protect my account?
What is physical security key? A physical security key is a type of hardware-based authentication used to verify account access and transactions. Unlike software-based options, physical security keys work offline and are not reliant on cloud services, minimizing risks like account takeovers or unauthorized access.Why choose physical security key?Published on Jan 10, 2025Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ18,396OKX P2P block trade: Enjoy seamless and secure high-volume crypto transactions
Introducing OKX P2P block trade — your gateway to secure, high-volume crypto transactions. Level up your crypto game and trade with confidence today. What is OKX P2P block trade? OKX P2P block trade is a special service designed to trade large amounts of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies securely and efficiently. How does OKX P2P block trade work? Block trading in crypto is similar to large trades in traditional markets.Published on May 17, 2024Updated on Apr 17, 2026AnnouncementsOKX smart account has been upgraded to provide enhanced security for your assets
Dear OKX users, To enhance the security of your assets, OKX Wallet has upgraded the contract of the smart account for the EIP-1271 signature method. This upgrade aims to prevent the theft of your assets by malicious websites. To complete the contract upgrade of your smart account, please ensure that you've upgraded your OKX app to the latest version.Published on Nov 13, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsHow do I check if an email is officially from OKX via EML file?
Whether a faked email is delivered, rejected, or sent to the spam folder depends on the security settings of the recipient's email provider.If the email provider has strict security policies (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) The system will check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.Published on Nov 24, 2025Updated on Mar 4, 2026FAQ16What's funding rate and how do I use it?
Below is how you can view the funding rate:On the app: Open your OKX app Select Exchange for the mode Select any pair eligible for Perps Select the pairing with Perp from the list Go to Info Select Funding rate on the right side of the screenOn the web: Log in to your OKX web account and choose Trade Select Spot and margin Select any pair eligible for Perps Choose the pairing from the list Go to the main header Choose Funding rateWhy does funding matter?Published on Apr 15, 2026Updated on Apr 20, 2026FAQApril's new features for Copy Trading, released!
You can navigate to our copy trading page via: Under the trade menu in the Web Header App Homepage Personal Center App trade Tab 4. Proportional Copy trading In proportional copy trading, every time a trader opens a position, the amount of money a copy trader invests is proportional to the Master trader's position. E.g. If your proportional copy is set to 0.1X, and the trader opens a 10,000 USDT value positioning, you will open a positioning of 10,000 USDT * 0.1 = 1,000 USDT value.Published on Apr 28, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsWhat can I do if my device is running in an unsafe environment?
While this ensured security, it did cause some inconvenience for users. Currently, OKX has implemented technical optimizations: if an abnormal mobile environment is detected, you will only receive a security alert instead of the app crashing. You are advised to address any issues in your device environment to ensure that the OKX app is used in a secure environment, helping to prevent potential asset theft or loss.What is an anomaly in your device's operating environment?Published on Jan 19, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026FAQ300How do I create passkeys? (app)
Find the Security in the User center Select Security on the user center page 4. Select Passkeys Select Passkeys to continue 5. Select Enable and complete the security verification Select one of the options to complete the security verification Note: you must complete identity verification, email verification, and SMS verification for first-time binding. 6.Published on Aug 16, 2023Updated on Apr 20, 2026FAQ13,066