First, why you MUST enter the invite code

Many people breeze past the invite code field and regret it later (in most cases it cant be added afterward).

• With OKOFFICIALLY: up to 20% of every trading fee is returned to your account daily/weekly. The more you trade, the more you get back — a permanent discount.
• Without it: full fees, nothing back.

The rebate is baked into your account and stacks with promotions and VIP discounts. Get the code right in that first minute.

1. Before You Register (2-minute read)

Three rules: one ID = one OKX account; repeated sign-up attempts on the same device trigger risk controls; dont change email/phone after binding.

2. Registration (5 minutes)

1. 1Open the link: https://www.okx.com/join/OKOFFICIALLY (invite code usually auto-fills)
2. 2Choose method: email recommended — more stable than phone
3. 3Verify the invite code: confirm the field shows OKOFFICIALLY. If cleared, type it back — skip this and the rebate is gone
4. 4Set a password: 8+ chars, upper/lowercase + numbers + symbols
5. 5Email verification: click the link in the verification email
6. 6Download the app: iOS via overseas App Store; Android via official APK

3. KYC Identity Verification (Required)

No KYC = no deposit, no withdrawal. Path: App → "Profile" → "Identity Verification".

1. Choose document type (ID card / passport / drivers license)
2. Photograph front and back — all four corners in frame, no glare
3. Facial verification: open mouth, blink, turn head as prompted
4. Wait for review: usually a few minutes to 24 hours

Common rejections: blurry photos, expired document, face mismatch, switching IPs constantly. Retake with better clarity.

4. Security Settings (Before Depositing)

• ✅ Set a fund password (different from login password)
• ✅ Bind Google Authenticator (2FA)
• ✅ Enable anti-phishing code (spots fake emails)
• ✅ Enable withdrawal address whitelist
• Write 2FA backup codes on paper, not in your gallery

5. Deposit Tutorial (Three Methods)

Method 1: C2C / P2P Purchase (Most Popular)

App home → "Buy Crypto" → "C2C Trading":

1. Choose the coin (beginners: USDT)
2. Choose payment method (bank transfer, PayPal, etc.)
3. Pick a seller: check completion rate and volume, not just price
4. Place order → transfer → click "Paid" → wait for coin release

Method 2: On-Chain Deposit

"Assets" → "Deposit" → choose coin and network → copy address → send from external wallet.

Method 3: Quick Buy (Card)

Visa / MasterCard supported. Convenient but 2-3% fees — small, urgent purchases only.

Deposit advice: start with 200-500 USDT to walk through the full flow, then scale up.

6. Trading Basics

Spot: the only choice for beginners

• "Trade" → "Spot", pick BTC/USDT or ETH/USDT
• Limit order: set your price; Market order: instant fill, may suffer slippage
• Beginner rules: majors only, single trade ≤ 5% of funds, know your stop-loss before buying

Futures: avoid if you can

• USDT perpetuals up to 125x — at 100x, a 1% move liquidates you
• Funding rates settle every 8 hours
• Practice in "Demo Trading" first; never exceed 5x when live

Honestly, for most people: spot + DCA is the optimal strategy.

7. The Rebate System Explained (The Core)

7.1 How the rebate is calculated

OKX standard fees: spot Taker 0.10% / Maker 0.08%; futures Taker 0.05% / Maker 0.02%. With OKOFFICIALLY, a portion (up to 20%) of every fee comes back as a rebate.

Example: 100 USDT in futures fees this month → 20 USDT back at 20% — effective rate drops from 0.05% to 0.04%.

7.2 Where it goes and when

• Credited to your OKX "rebate balance" — trade or withdraw with it
• Settled T+1 or weekly, automatically — every entry visible in "Rebate Details"
• Fully automatic, no manual claiming

7.3 What it stacks with

• ✅ OKB holding discounts (from 200 OKB, another 10% off spot fees)
• ✅ VIP tiers (higher 30-day volume = lower fees)
• ✅ Fee vouchers / trial funds promotions

Rebate + OKB discount + VIP can push your all-in rate extremely low.

7.4 How to confirm the rebate is active

8. Dont Forget the New-User Bonuses

• Blind box / airdrop: KYC + first deposit + first trade to participate, pool up to $20,000
• Fee vouchers: claim regularly in the Rewards Hub
• Demo competitions: practice and earn rewards

Everything is in the Apps "Rewards Hub".

9. The 5 Most Common Mistakes

1. Forgetting invite code OKOFFICIALLY — rebate gone instantly
2. Writing notes in C2C transfers — bank card gets flagged
3. Wrong deposit network — funds may be lost forever
4. No fund password, no 2FA — zero account security
5. High-leverage futures right away — fastest route to liquidation