Connecting Your First API Key: A Secure Walkthrough

TradingMaster AI is non-custodial. We don't hold your funds. We trade on your behalf via API keys. Setting these up correctly is critical for security.

The Golden Rule: Permissions

When generating an API Key on your exchange (e.g., Binance), you will see several checkboxes.

• ✅ Enable Reading: (Required) Allows us to see balances.
• ✅ Enable Trading: (Required) Allows us to place orders.
• ❌ Enable Withdrawals: (NEVER CHECK THIS)

By leaving "Withdrawals" unchecked, no one (not even us) can remove funds from your account.

Step-by-Step (Binance Example)

1. Log in to Binance and navigate to API Management.
2. Click Create API. Label it "TradingMaster".
3. Complete 2FA verification.
4. Edit Restrictions: Check "Enable Spot & Margin Trading".
5. Copy Keys: Copy the "API Key" and "Secret Key" immediately. The Secret Key is shown only once!

Connecting to TradingMaster

1. Go to TradingMaster Settings.
2. Select "Exchanges" > "Binance".
3. Paste your keys.
4. Click "Connect".

Our system will test the connection. If you see a Green checkmark, you are ready to launch your first bot.

For more security tips, read our API Safety Guide.