¶ Configuring MEXC API Key
To generate an API key in your MEXC account and integrate it with the Tradegrub app, follow these instructions:
¶ Table of Contents
- Step 1: Navigate To API Management Screen
- Step 2: Create a New API Key
- Step 3: Add API Key to TradeGrub
¶ Step 1: Navigate To API Management Screen
- Log in to your MEXC account at https://www.mexc.com.
- Navigate to the API section from the account page.
¶ Step 2: Create a New API Key
Please AVOID selecting the "Withdrawal" or "Transfer" options when adding an API key, as these are not needed for our app to operate.
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Click on Create API Key.
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Enter remark as label(eg. "Tradegrub")
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Provide required permissions.
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For additional security, bind IP addresses to the API key. Separate multiple IP addresses with half-width commas. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to whitelist specific IP addresses to safeguard your API key.
- To whitelist our IP address, refer to the guide - Add Tradegrub IP
Avoid using unrestricted settings, as they significantly reduce account security.
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Click Create to finalize.
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Complete the Security Validation to proceed.
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Save the Access Key and Secret Key that are generated. The secret key will only be displayed once.
Note: Ensure to save the Secret Key securely, as it will not be retrievable afterward. Do not upload it to public platforms such as GitHub.