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# API key

## 1️⃣ **How to generate the API key and its secret key?**

### a - Binance

Go to:\
<https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/360002502072>

![ Configuration of the Binance API key rights](/files/-MeC0xQo14rCpEvPOEa2)

### b - Bitfinex

Go to:\
<https://support.bitfinex.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002349625-API-Key-Setup-Login>

![ Configuration of the Bitfinex API key rights](/files/-Mc_k01T4a4FxEo82wuj)

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Be careful **not to allow withdrawal rights** !
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### c - KuCoin

Go to:\
<https://www.kucoin.com/account/api>

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You must have added a 2FA authentication system and a 6 character trading password
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![](/files/-Mk8o503bG9ldFV46P9P)

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Be careful **not to allow withdrawal rights** !
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## 2️⃣ **Add the crypto exchange on Whalinvest**

Click on your name then on *My account*

Click on the Cryptocurrency *Exchange tab*

Click on the +

Select the exchange, enter the API key and its secret key and confirm.