Do I need to download the OKX Exchange App before I can use the standalone wallet?

OKX Web3 wallet can be used without the OKX Exchange App. It supports iOS, Android and browser plug-ins. After downloading, you can create or import wallets, manage crypto assets, and participate in DeFi applications.

Mar 24, 2025 at 02:45 pm

• Mobile :

• iOS system : Turn on the App Store on your phone, accurately enter "OKX Web3 Wallet" in the search bar at the top. After the corresponding application icon appears on the search result page, click the "Get" button, and then gradually complete the download and installation process according to the prompts given by the system.

• Android system : Enter the official website address of OKX in the address bar of your mobile browser. After entering the official website, carefully search for the exclusive download portal of OKX Web3 wallet. Follow the steps shown on the page to download the APK file. After the download is completed, because the Android system prohibits the installation of applications from unknown sources by default for security reasons, it is necessary to go to the mobile phone settings interface to enable the permission "Allow to install applications from unknown sources" (if it has not been enabled before), and then click the downloaded APK installation package and follow the installation guide to complete the installation operation.

• Computer (taking the browser plug-in form as an example) :

• If you are using Chrome browser, open the Chrome Web Store and clearly enter "OKX Web3 Wallet" in the search box. After the search results are presented, click the "Add to Chrome" button next to the plug-in, and then strictly follow the subsequent installation prompts to complete the installation process step by step. After the installation is successful, the exclusive icon of OKX Web3 wallet will appear in the expansion bar position in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser interface.

• For users who use Firefox browser, enter the Firefox add-on page, enter "OKX Web3 Wallet" in the search bar, and after finding the corresponding plug-in, click "Add to Firefox" and complete the installation according to the installation instructions. After the installation is completed, the wallet icon can also be found in the Firefox browser extension area.

• Open the wallet application or browser plug-in, and the main interface of the wallet is found and click the "Create Wallet" option in the main interface.

• At this time, a prompt box for setting a password will pop up on the page. This password is an important line of defense to protect the security of your wallet. You must set a password that is strong enough and can be kept in mind. Password strength is recommended to include combinations of numbers, upper and lower case letters and special characters.

• After completing the password setting, the wallet system will automatically generate a set of mnemonic words. This set of mnemonic words is crucial and it is the core basis for restoring the wallet. Once lost or leaked, the assets in the wallet will face great risks. Therefore, be sure to properly save the mnemonic words. You can copy them neatly on paper and store them in a safe and secure place at home, such as a safe, etc.; at the same time, you can make full use of the backup function that comes with your wallet for backup operations.

• In the main wallet interface, patiently look for the "Import Wallet" option, and click to enter after finding it.

• After entering the import wallet page, there will be a variety of import methods for you to choose from, including mnemonic import, private key import, and Keystore file import. Select the corresponding import method according to the type of wallet information you actually have.

• According to the selected import method, enter the corresponding information accurately. For example, when choosing mnemonic import, you must enter the mnemonic words recorded before word by word; if you choose private key import, you must fill in the private key content correctly; if you choose Keystore file import, you must accurately select the corresponding Keystore file in the computer or mobile phone storage. After the input is completed, follow the system prompts, enter the wallet password and other related information to complete the wallet import process.

• Asset Management : Enter the main wallet interface and you can intuitively see the real-time balance of various cryptocurrency assets that have been added. Click on any specific cryptocurrency currency, and the currency details page will pop up. Here you can view all past transaction records of the currency, including transaction time, transaction amount, transaction object and other detailed information. If you still hold other cryptocurrencies that are not displayed on the main interface, just click the "Add Currency" button, enter the name or abbreviation of the currency you want to add in the pop-up search box, click Confirm to add it after searching, and you can include it in the scope of wallet asset management.

• Transfer function : To perform cryptocurrency transfer operations, find and click the "Transfer" button in the main interface of the wallet. After the page jumps, you must first select the specific cryptocurrency currency to transfer in the currency selection column, then accurately fill in the recipient's wallet address in the recipient's address bar, and enter the amount value to be transferred in the amount column. After filling in the above information, be sure to carefully check it to ensure that the recipient's address is accurate and the transfer amount is correct. After confirming it, click the "Confirm Transfer" button. At this time, the system will prompt you to enter the wallet password and other final confirmation operation. After entering the correct password to confirm, the transfer operation will take effect and enter the blockchain network processing process.

• Participate in DeFi applications : The power of OKX Web3 wallet is also that it supports connecting a wide variety of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Find the "Discover" section or "Application" section in the wallet interface. After clicking to enter, you will see many different types of DeFi projects listed. Browse these projects, select the DeFi application you are interested in, and click to enter the application page. After entering, authorize the OKX Web3 wallet to connect to the application according to the operational guidelines provided by the application itself. After successful connection, you can participate in the rich and diverse DeFi activities provided by the DeFi application such as lending, liquidity mining, decentralized transactions, etc., and use the power of DeFi to achieve asset appreciation and flexible use.