This comprehensive tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for accessing Okex Pool, covering account registration, mining pool alias configuration, miner connectivity, and effective miner management.
Part 1: Connecting Mining Hardware
1.1 Register and Log in to Okex
- New Users: Create an Okex account using your mobile number/email and password. Complete SMS verification to activate.
- Existing Users: Log in directly.
1.2 Configure Mining Pool Alias
- Navigate to More > Pool in the Okex menu.
- Click Enter Pool and set a unique alias (4–20 alphanumeric characters, e.g., "okexpool001").
1.3 Connect Miners to Okex Pool
Configure your miner’s backend with these fields:
- URL: Use mining addresses listed under each coin’s pool homepage (multiple options provided per coin).
- Worker: Format as
[PoolAlias].[MinerID](e.g., "okexpool001.001"). - Password: Optional.
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Part 2: Miner Management
2.1 Monitor Miner Performance
- View real-time metrics: worker count, earnings summary, and hash rate (5min/1hr/24hr intervals).
- Track individual miners’ hash rate curves and rejection rates under Worker Management.
2.2 Hash Rate Alerts
Enable notifications via SMS/email for offline miners or hash rate drops in Mining Settings.
2.3 Observer Links
Share read-only access to your mining data without revealing login credentials.
Part 3: Earnings Overview
- Daily Payouts: Credited to your Okex account at 09:00 UTC+8.
Earnings Breakdown:
- PPS+ (PPS): Fixed rewards per share.
- PPS+ (*): Block rewards + auxiliary coin bonuses.
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Part 4: FAQs
Q1: Can I mine with a personal computer or smartphone?
No. Okex Pool’s listed coins require ASIC/GPU/CPU miners due to high network difficulty. Consumer devices lack sufficient hash power.
Q2: How do I troubleshoot high miner rejection rates?
Check network stability, miner configuration, and pool connectivity. Ensure hardware meets minimum requirements.
Q3: When are mining rewards distributed?
Earnings cycle: 08:00–08:00 UTC+8 (payout at 09:00).
Q4: What’s the minimum hash rate to start mining?
Varies by coin. Refer to each pool’s homepage for threshold details.