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 HitBTC and click on the gear icon in the top right
- Click on Settings
- Click API keys
- Click New API key
Step 2: View and Save Your Keys
- As soon as you click New API key, you will be shown a Public API key and its Secret key
- The Secret key will only be displayed here once
- Please make sure to save both keys as you will need them when you add the API key to Terminal
Step 3: Configure Permissions
- Assign appropriate permissions by checking the relevant boxes
Step 4: Enter Your 2FA Code
- Enter your 2-Factor Authentication code when prompted
Step 5: Confirmation E-mail
- Click the confirmation link e-mailed to you from HitBTC
Step 6: Add Your HitBTC API Keys to Terminal
- Log into Terminal and click on Accounts
- Click +Add Account
- Under Exchange
Select the exchange you are adding (HITBTC) - Under Account Name
Enter a name for this account here -
Enter the two keys generated on HitBTC:
- The Public API key will go into the Public Key field
- The Secret key will go into the Private Key field
