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# OKX

## Step One

If you haven't already, go to [OKX](https://www.okx.com/join/3802272) website and create an account. Proceed with KYC.

## Step Two

Verify your account, add 2FA and get started with creation of sub-account

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Create a login name to Sub-account and use Standard sub-account → click on Submit all

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Complete creation of Sub-account with 2FA

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## Step Three

Go to Sub-account page and click on Action → Manage API

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Create API Name, choose Account (sub-account if created previously, Main if not).&#x20;

Use API trading Purpose, link this IP address to allowlist: **15.235.202.52**

Permissions: Read, Trade&#x20;

Come up with Passphrase (you must remember it)

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Click on Submit all and proceed with Email and 2FA to finish API creation