An API key is a unique key, which allows you to link your exchange account with Smartrader in order to interact with the information that our App requires to execute your orders. It gives you the assurance that we will never have access to your funds by restricting us to access just to what is necessary for your automated investments.

Next, we will guide you through the process to create an API key in the FTX US exchange, so that you can do it step by step in an easy and fast way.

1. Access the API menu

• Log into your FTX US account.
• Select the tools icon (located in the upper right corner of the interface).
• Click on ”Api” to access the menu.

2. Create a new API key

In this section, the APIs that have been created in your FTX US account are displayed.

• Select ”Create API Key“.

3. Save your API key!

Your API key has been successfully created! It is very important that you consider the following recommendations:

1. Keep your password safe and do not share it with ANYONE.
2. Store your secret key in a safe place, since it will not be shown again and if you lose it you will have to delete your API and create a new one.
3. It is recommended to restrict API access to trusted IP addresses only.

4. Enable Permissions

Configure the API key so that it works properly with Smartrader.

• Locate the API key to which you want to enable permissions (in this case the one you have created to connect with Smartrader).
• Verify that the ”Permissions” column contains the word ”Trading“.

Once you successfully created your API key and enabled the required permissions, you can go to the Smartrader App, access Profile>Exchanges>Link new exchange. Then, select an exchange and introduce the API key that you created. Your Smartrader account will now be ready to operate!