Before generating a key, make sure you have set up your preferred Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) mechanism. Click here for more information about 2FA.
Step 1: API Keys
- Log into Kraken and click on your Profile Icon
- Click on Settings, then API
- Click +Generate New Key
Step 2: Configure Permission
- Assign appropriate permissions by checking the relevant boxes
Step 3: View and Save Your Keys
- After you generate your API Key, it will be displayed together with a Private Key
- Please make sure to save both keys as you will need them when you add the API key to Terminal
Step 4: Add Your Kraken API Keys to Terminal
- Log into Terminal and click on Accounts
- Click +Add Account
- Under Exchange
Select the exchange you are adding (KRAKEN) - Under Account Name
Enter a name for this account here -
Enter the two keys generated on Kraken:
- The API Key will go into the Public Key field
- The Private Key will go into the Private Key field
