Before generating a key, make sure you have set up your preferred Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) mechanism. Click here for more information about 2FA.
→ How to set up 2FA on Bitfinex
Step 1: API Configuration
- Log into Bitfinex and from the profile icon in the upper right corner, click on API
- Click Create New Key
- Give the key a name & assign approprate permissions
- Click Generate API key
Step 2: Enter Your 2FA Code
- Enter your 2-Factor Authentication code and click Submit
Step 3: Confirmation E-mail
- Click the confirmation link e-mailed to you from Bitfinex
Step 3: View and Save Your Keys
- The new API key and secret will be displayed
- They will only be displayed once
- Please make sure to save both keys as you will need them when you add the API key to Terminal
Step 4: Add Your Bitfinex API Keys to Terminal
- Log into Terminal and click on Accounts
- Click +Add Account
- Under Exchange
Select the exchange you are adding (BITFINEX) - Under Account Name
Enter a name for this account here -
Enter the two keys generated on Bitfinex:
- The API key will go into the Public Key field
- The API key secret will go into the Private Key field