| Cover | Jul. 17, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | Amendment No. 1 |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 17, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39783 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FOXO TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001812360 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-1050265 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 729 N. Washington Ave. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55401 |
| City Area Code | (612) |
| Local Phone Number | 562-9447 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 |
| Trading Symbol | FOXO |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
