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# Demo Trading

Currently, the API works for Demo Trading, but some functions are not supported, such as `withdraw`,`deposit`,`purchase/redemption`, etc.

The Demo Trading URL:

* REST: `https://openapi.okx.com`
* Public WebSocket: `wss://wspap.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/public`
* Private WebSocket: `wss://wspap.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/private`
* Business WebSocket: `wss://wspap.okx.com:8443/ws/v5/business`

OKX account can be used for login on Demo Trading. If you already have an OKX account, you can log in directly.

Start API Demo Trading by the following steps:
Login OKX —> Trade —> Demo Trading —> Personal Center —> Demo Trading API -> Create Demo Trading API Key —> Start your Demo Trading

> **Info**
>
> Note: `x-simulated-trading: 1` needs to be added to the header of the Demo Trading request.

> Http Header Example

```plaintext
Content-Type: application/json

OK-ACCESS-KEY: 37c541a1-****-****-****-10fe7a038418

OK-ACCESS-SIGN: leaVRETrtaoEQ3yI9qEtI1CZ82ikZ4xSG5Kj8gnl3uw=

OK-ACCESS-PASSPHRASE: 1****6

OK-ACCESS-TIMESTAMP: 2020-03-28T12:21:41.274Z

x-simulated-trading: 1
```

### Demo Trading Explorer

You need to sign in to your OKX account before accessing the explorer. The interface only allow access to the demo trading environment.

* Clicking `Try it out` button in Parameters Panel and editing request parameters.
* Clicking `Execute` button to send your request. You can check response in Responses panel.

Try [demo trading explorer](https://www.okx.com/demo-trading-explorer/v5/en)

> Test against OKX's simulated environment.