How to Create API Keys on Foxbit
With Foxbit, you can automate various cryptocurrency management processes in Nicky. By setting up your API Key, you gain access to powerful automation capabilities that simplify trading and account management.
Shall we see how to set this up?
Step 1: Log in to Your Foxbit Account
- Go to the official Foxbit website and log in with your credentials.
Step 2: Access Your Account Settings
- In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the user icon or your name.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- When you click on settings, you will see these options, note the highlighted API Key option:
Step 3: Go to the API Section
- Within the settings, click on API Key.
- Click on + New API Key or a similar button to start creating the key.
- The API Keys that have already been created will be loaded or Foxbit will display an empty list. In any case, at the end of the list you will find the option: Create API Key.
- When clicking on Create API Key:
- Foxbit may ask you to enable 2-step verification, in which case, simply click on the option “Enable 2FA authentication” and follow the proposed flow.
- Otherwise, if you have already enabled this verification, simply click on Create API Key, and Foxbit will then display the following permissions for you to select, as shown in the following image:
Step 4: Configure the API Key
- Permissions: To ensure that Nicky functions correctly and provides the best user experience, it is important to enable the Reading permission when setting up your API Key. By enabling this permission, you allow Nicky to access and retrieve necessary information such as your account balance, transaction history, and open orders. This ensures that Nicky can provide accurate monitoring of your account and make informed decisions when executing trades or providing insights.
Step 5: Generate the API Key
- After configuring permissions and security restrictions, click on Create API Key.
- The API key will be generated, and you will see the User ID, Access Key and Secret Key.
Please note the following information: “Keep the secret key in a safe place, it will not be displayed again.”. Copy and store these details in a safe place.
Step 6: Test the API Key
Open NICKY in your browser and log in with your credentials.
Access the Settings Page:
- If you’re using the desktop version, access the settings page by clicking on the menu in the top right corner of the page and then selecting Settings.
Navigate to the Connections Section:
- Within the settings page, you’ll see several tabs. Click on the Connections tab to access the connections section.
Add a New Connection:
- Within the Connections section, click on Add Connection to start configuring a new connection.
Configure the Wallet Service Provider:
- Select Wallet Service Provider: On the Add Connection page, select Wallet Service Provider.
- Enter Foxbit’s Information: Fill in the required fields with the information provided by Foxbit:
- API Key: Enter the API key from Foxbit.
- API Secret: Enter the corresponding API secret.
- Name: Choose a name to identify this connection.
Add Connection:
- After filling in all the fields, click on the Add Connection button to complete the configuration.
- Upon clicking Add Connection, NICKY will update the page displaying all the wallets you have already created.
For a more detailed visual guide, check the Foxbit Help Center or look for online tutorials that demonstrate the Foxbit interface. This can help visualize where these options are located in the user interface.