Account Connection Guide
Learn how to securely connect your exchange account using API keys. This guide covers setup for all supported exchanges with security best practices and troubleshooting tips.
🔐 Security First
How API Keys Work
- ✓API keys grant specific permissions to your account
- ✓You control which actions are allowed
- ✓Your funds never leave your exchange account
- ✓You can revoke access anytime
What We Need
Futures Trading:✓ Required
Read Portfolio:✓ Required
Withdrawals:✗ Never Enable
Spot Trading:○ Usually Not Needed
Exchange Setup Guides
B
Binance Futures
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1. Log into Binance → Profile → API Management
- 2. Click "Create API" → Choose "System Generated"
- 3. Enter API Key label (e.g., "Autowealth Trading")
- 4. Complete verification (SMS/Email)
- 5. Save your API Key and Secret Key
Required Permissions
Enable Futures
Enable Reading
Enable Withdrawals (NEVER CHECK)
Pro Tips
- • Set IP restrictions if you know your trading server's IP
- • Use a descriptive label to identify this API key
- • Save your secret key immediately - you can't view it again
B
Bybit Futures
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1. Log into Bybit → Account & Security → API
- 2. Click "Create New Key"
- 3. Choose "System-generated API Keys"
- 4. Enter Key name and select permissions
- 5. Complete 2FA verification
Required Permissions
Derivatives Contract Trading
Read-Only
Withdraw (NEVER CHECK)
Pro Tips
- • Enable "Unified Trading Account" for better margin efficiency
- • Set API key expiration to "No expiry" for continuous trading
- • Use IP whitelist for enhanced security
O
OKX Futures
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1. Log into OKX → Profile → API
- 2. Click "Create API Key"
- 3. Enter API Key name
- 4. Select trading permissions
- 5. Set passphrase and complete verification
Required Permissions
Trade
Read
Withdraw (NEVER CHECK)
Important Note
OKX requires a passphrase for API keys. Remember to provide this passphrase along with your API credentials.
K
KuCoin Futures
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1. Log into KuCoin → API Management
- 2. Click "Create API"
- 3. Enter API Name and set passphrase
- 4. Select permissions for futures trading
- 5. Complete email and SMS verification
Required Permissions
Futures Trading
General
Transfer (NEVER CHECK)
Special Requirements
KuCoin requires both a passphrase and may need IP whitelisting. Ensure you have these ready when setting up.
Connecting to the Bot
Information You'll Need
For All Exchanges
- • API Key (Public key)
- • Secret Key (Private key)
- • Exchange name
For OKX & KuCoin
- • Passphrase (additional security layer)
Bot Configuration Process
1
Start Setup
Use /start command and follow bot prompts
2
Select Exchange
Choose your exchange from the list
3
Enter Credentials
Provide API key, secret, and passphrase if required
4
Verification
Bot tests connection and verifies permissions
Security Best Practices
❌ Never Do
- •Enable withdrawal permissions on API keys
- •Share API credentials outside the bot
- •Use the same API key for multiple services
- •Store credentials in unsecured locations
- •Ignore connection health warnings
✅ Always Do
- •Use descriptive labels for your API keys
- •Enable IP whitelisting when possible
- •Regularly monitor your exchange activity
- •Keep your exchange account secured with 2FA
- •Test with small amounts initially
Common Issues & Solutions
Connection Failed
Possible Causes
- • Incorrect API key or secret
- • Wrong permissions enabled
- • IP restrictions blocking connection
- • Exchange API temporarily unavailable
- • Missing passphrase (OKX/KuCoin)
Solutions
- • Double-check all credentials
- • Verify futures trading is enabled
- • Remove IP restrictions temporarily
- • Wait and try again in a few minutes
- • Ensure passphrase is correctly entered
Permission Denied
What This Means
The API key doesn't have the required permissions to execute futures trades or read account information.
Required Permissions
- ✓ Futures Trading
- ✓ Read Portfolio/Account
- ✗ Withdrawals (must be disabled)
How to Fix
- 1. Go back to your exchange API settings
- 2. Edit the API key permissions
- 3. Enable "Futures Trading" and "Read" permissions
- 4. Save changes and try connecting again
- 5. If still failing, create a new API key
Insufficient Balance
Balance Requirements
- • Minimum balance varies by community
- • Need margin for futures positions
- • Account for potential drawdowns
- • Keep buffer for commission payments
Solutions
- • Deposit more funds to your futures wallet
- • Transfer from spot to futures account
- • Check community minimum requirements
- • Contact admin if requirements seem incorrect
Monitoring Your Connection
Regular Checks
- •Use /status command daily
- •Monitor trading notifications
- •Check exchange account activity
- •Verify position changes
Warning Signs
- ⚠No trading activity when expected
- ⚠Connection error notifications
- ⚠Unexpected position changes
- ⚠Bot stops responding
When to Reconnect
- •After changing API permissions
- •Following exchange maintenance
- •If connection errors persist
- •When prompted by the bot
Ready to Connect Your Account?
Need Help? If you're having trouble with API setup, contact your community admin. They can guide you through the process or help troubleshoot connection issues.