Before generating a key, make sure you have set up your preferred Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) mechanism. Click here for more information about 2FA
￫ Click here to manage your Bittrex 2FA settings
- You must be logged into your Bittrex Account for at least 3 minutes before creating an API key
- Your Bittrex Account must be identity-verified to generate an API key
Step 1: Create API Keys
- Log into Bittrex
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Click on Account in the upper right corner
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Click on the API Keys tab on the left
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Click on Add new key...
- Assign appropriate permissions by checking the relevant switch
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Click Save
Step 2: Enter Your 2FA Code
- Open your Authenticator App and enter the code it displays, then click Confirm
Step 3: View and Save Your Keys
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Your Key and Secret will be shown here
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Your secret key will only be displayed once and will disappear after you refresh the page
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Please make sure to save both keys as you will need them when you add the API key to Terminal
Step 4: Add Your Bittrex API Keys to Terminal
- Log into Terminal and click on Accounts
- Click +Add Account
- Under Exchange
Select the exchange you are adding (BITTREX) - Under Account Name
Enter a name for this account here -
Enter the two keys generated on Bittrex:
- The Key will go into the Public Key field
- The Secret will go into the Private Key field
