How do I link an authenticator app?
Make your account more secure by linking an authenticator app. You can use any authenticator app you prefer, such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.
Note: you can turn off or change your authenticator app anytime you like. However, to secure your assets, you won't be able to withdraw any funds within 24 hours after changing your authenticator app.
On the app
Open the OKX app, go to the Main menu, select Profile and Settings, navigate to Security, and select Authenticator app under the Authentication methods section to begin your setup
Find Security center in Profile and settings
The app will prompt you to verify your phone number or email address before proceeding
Download an authenticator app if you haven't already (e.g., Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator). From this point, you'll need to use both the OKX app and the authenticator app to complete the setup
Copy the setup key from the OKX app. Then, open your authenticator app and paste the setup key in it. Alternatively, you may also use the authenticator app to scan the QR code shown in the OKX app
Tips: As different applications may have different interfaces or settings, we encourage you to follow the instructions in your authenticator app
Once you've added your OKX account to the authenticator app, return to the OKX app and select Continue
Go to your authenticator app, obtain the 6-digit verification code it shows you, and type that code into the OKX app
After completing these steps, your authenticator app will be successfully linked
(Optional) For enhanced security, we recommend disabling cloud sync on your authenticator app
On the web
Log in to your account at okx.com and go to the Security center (Profile icon > Security)
Find Authenticator app in the Security center and select Set up
Find the authenticator app in the Security center
Open your existing authenticator app or download and install one if needed. After opening or installing the app, click Next
Link authenticator app page
Use your authenticator app to scan the QR code or manually enter the Setup code in the authenticator app
Tips: As different applications may have different interfaces or settings, we encourage you to follow the instructions in your authenticator app
Once you've added your OKX account to the authenticator app, select Next in your web browser
From your authenticator app, obtain the 6-digit verification code it shows you, and type that code into the web browser
After completing these steps, your authenticator app will be successfully linked
(Optional) For enhanced security, we recommend disabling cloud sync on your authenticator app
