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# 1.3.5 OKX API Binding Tutorial

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**For security reasons, the API secret will be displayed only 1 time. After closing the window, the API will not be available. Make sure to save the key in a safe place.**

If you are already a registered user, then log in to your existing account on the exchange. If you don't have an account, you'll need to register first and pass KYC.&#x20;

Open the OKX app and tap on the menu icon in the upper left corner.&#x20;

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By scrolling a little down select "API".

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Press on the "Create API key" button.&#x20;

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In the "API name" field enter the name of your API key.&#x20;

In the "Purpose" field choose "API trading".

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Then open the HASH7 app. It the upper left corner press "Exchange".&#x20;

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Select the OKX exchange and copy the IP-addresses.&#x20;

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Paste the copied IP-addresses in the "IP address allowist" field.&#x20;

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In the "Permissions" section select "Trade".&#x20;

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In the next section “Passphrase” specify your secret phrase and save it to a safe place.

*This section is required to view information and access the API. Keep it safe and create a new API key in case the passphrase is lost. The passphrase must include uppercase and lowercase letters and be 8-32 characters long. Spaces and special characters are not supported.*

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Press on "Submit all".&#x20;

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To save the changes press on "Security verification".&#x20;

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In the pop-up window press on "Show info".&#x20;

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Next copy the API key and the secret key to a safe place.

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Paste the copied keys into the corresponding fields in the Hash7 app and enter your secret phrase. To complete the process, click on the "Done" button.

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