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Manage Exchange API Key

This guide explains how to create and manage an API key for connecting your exchange account to the platform securely.

Step 1: Navigate to API Key Management​

Go to your platform dashboard and select:

Settings → API Key Management

API Key Management

Step 2: Create a New API Key​

Click on the Create API Key button.

Create API Key Dialog

A dialog will appear showing the IP address you must whitelist on your exchange. Keep this IP handy.

Step 3: Log in to Your Exchange Account​

Log in to your exchange account (e.g., Binance) and navigate to:

Account → API Management

Navigate to API Management

Step 4: Create an API on Binance​

Click the Create API button.

Create API Button

Step 5: Select API Key Type​

Choose System generated API key type and click Next.

Pick API Key Type

Step 6: Name Your API Key​

Enter a descriptive label for your API key (e.g., my-test-bot-key) and click Next.

Enter API Key Name

Step 7: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) If Enabled​

Enter your 2FA code from your authenticator app and click Submit.

Enter 2FA Code

Step 8: Generated API Key​

After verification, your API key and Secret Key will be displayed.

Important: Keep these keys secure and never share them publicly.

Generated API Key

To enhance security, enable Restrict access to trusted IPs only and enter the IP address you received from 8Hex.pro.

Get IP Whitelist

Enter the IP address

IP Whitelisting

  • Click Confirm.

Step 10: Set API Permissions​

Check the permissions required for your trading bot (usually Enable Reading and Enable Spot & Margin Trading).

  • Click Save to apply these settings.

Enable Trading Permissions

Step 11: Return to Your Platform​

Return to the platform and enter your newly created API Key and Secret Key in the dialog:

  • Select the exchange.
  • Enter a Key Name for identification.
  • Input the API Key and Secret Key.
  • Click Save API Key.

Create API Key Dialog

Your API key setup is complete. Your exchange account is now connected securely, ready for automated trading!