The Ultimate Guide to Creating OKX Sub-Accounts: Generate 420 Deposit Addresses from One Account

For crypto enthusiasts engaged in airdrop hunting ("lumaos"), the collapse of FTX left many scrambling for solutions to manage and isolate their funds. Fortunately, OKX offers a powerful feature to address this need.

Understanding OKX's Sub-Account System

Each primary OKX account can:

• Generate 20 unique deposit addresses directly
• Create up to 20 sub-accounts (each with its own 20 deposit addresses)

This means one verified OKX account can potentially manage:

21 accounts × 20 addresses = 420 distinct deposit addresses

Step-by-Step Sub-Account Creation

1. Accessing Sub-Account Management

After logging into your OKX account:

1. Navigate to your account dashboard
2. Select the "Sub-Accounts" option (highlighted in red)

2. Establishing New Sub-Accounts

1. Click "Create Sub-Account"

2. Configure settings:

   • Choose a memorable sub-account name
   • Set a secure password
   • Select "Regular Sub-Account" type
   • Enable the deposit function
3. Complete any 2FA verification if prompted

3. Managing Your Sub-Accounts

After creation:

• Access the sub-account management interface
• Follow the intuitive navigation to deposit sections

Deposit Address Configuration: Critical Steps

Setting Up USDC Deposits (Example)

1. Navigate to the "Deposit" section
2. Select "USDC" from the asset dropdown
3. Choose your preferred network (ERC-20, TRC-20, etc.)

🚩 Address Book Configuration (Most Overlooked Step)

• Click the address book icon to create/manage entries

• Create labels for each address following this naming convention:

  BrowserName + ComputerName + Last4DigitsOfMetamaskAddress

• Example: Chrome-MacBook-3F8A

Best Practices

• Maintain strict 1:1 correspondence between sub-account addresses and external wallet addresses
• Reconfigure labels when using different networks (labels don't auto-sync across chains)

Fund Management Between Accounts

Important notes:

• Sub-accounts cannot withdraw funds 🚩

• Transfer process:

  1. Move funds from sub-account to main account
  2. From main account, send to next interaction address

Expanding Your Capacity

If 20 addresses per sub-account prove insufficient:

• Create additional sub-accounts
• Remember to configure each new set of addresses completely

FAQs

Q: Why use sub-accounts instead of just the main account?

A: Sub-accounts provide better fund isolation, easier tracking for airdrop hunting, and enhanced security through separation of activities.

Q: Can I use the same deposit address across different networks?

A: Yes, but you'll need to configure the label separately for each network as labels don't auto-sync.

Q: What happens if I send funds to the wrong network?

A: Funds may be permanently lost. Always double-check the network before transferring.

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Q: How secure are sub-accounts compared to my main account?

A: They maintain the same security level, including 2FA protection where enabled, but with restricted withdrawal capabilities.

Q: Can I set up more than 20 sub-accounts?

A: No, OKX currently limits users to 20 sub-accounts per main account.

Q: Do sub-accounts have trading permissions?

A: Yes, they can trade normally but withdrawals must go through the main account.