OKX Tutorial for Beginners

Last updated: 2026-10-10

Your roadmap

Step	Full guide
1. Create your account	How to create an OKX account
2. Verify your identity	OKX identity verification
3. Deposit	How to deposit on OKX
4. Buy USDT	How to buy USDT on OKX P2P
5. Withdraw	How to withdraw from OKX

How is OKX different from Binance?

	OKX	Binance
Sign-up	Email and phone number	Email or phone number
P2P payment button	"I have paid" + upload proof of payment	"Transferred, notify seller"
After buying on P2P	A protection period may block selling and withdrawals for a few days	—
Syria	Not available	Available
P2P in UAE dirham	Not supported (global P2P)	Supported
Strong P2P markets	Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco	Almost every Arab country

Step 1: Create your account

OKX asks for your email and your phone number, and each one can only be used for a single account. On the very first screen, choose the country you actually live in. → Full guide

Step 2: Verify your identity

You'll enter your basic details, upload a valid government ID (no screenshots), take a face photo inside the oval frame, and provide proof of address if asked. Reviews are done within 24 hours. Until you're verified, you can't buy, deposit or withdraw. → Full guide

Step 3: Deposit

Go to Deposit crypto, then pick the coin → the network → copy the address. Use the same network on both ends, and add the tag if there is one. → Full guide

Step 4: Buy USDT on P2P

Choose a merchant, pay them, then tap I have paid and upload your proof of payment. Don't pay if the order is about to time out, and never cancel after you've paid. → Full guide

Step 5: Withdraw

Either sell on P2P and tap Release crypto once you've personally confirmed the payment arrived, or use Withdraw crypto to send to another wallet. → Full guide

Frequently asked questions

Is OKX good for beginners? Yes. The steps are similar to Binance, with a few small differences, such as needing both an email and a phone number.

Is OKX available in my country? It's available in most Arab countries, but not to residents of Syria. See the countries page.

Is buying on OKX P2P free? The confirmation button says "0 fees".

Why can't I withdraw after buying on P2P? There may be a protection period after your purchase. You'll find how long it lasts in your account details.

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Last updated: 10 October 2026 · Sources: all information comes from the official OKX help pages cited in each guide.