How to Create and Manage Your Binance API Key
Follow these steps to create and manage your API key on Binance. This API key allows you to interact with Binance programmatically, so handle it carefully.
- Log into Your Binance Account
Use your credentials to log into Binance. - Access API Management
- Click on the account icon at the top right of the page.
- From the dropdown menu, select API Management. This will take you to the section where you can create and manage your API keys.
- Create a New API Key
- On the left side of the page, enter a name for your API key. For simplicity, you can name it something like "Default" or something specific to its intended use.
- Click Create.
- Complete Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- If you have 2FA enabled, you will be prompted to enter your authentication code.
- Additionally, Binance will send a confirmation email (if configured). Click the link in the email to confirm API key creation.
- Finish API Key Creation
Once the steps are completed, you will be redirected to a webpage showing the API key creation dialog. Click Close once you finish reviewing the details.
- Copy Your API Key and Secret
Important: Do not leave this page without copying both your API key and API secret.
- The API secret will be shown only once. If you lose it, you’ll need to create a new key.
- Copy both the API key and secret and store them in a secure location.
Best Practices for API Key Security:
- Limit API Permissions: When creating your API key, only enable the permissions you need, such as read-only or trading access. Avoid enabling withdrawal permissions unless absolutely necessary.
- Use IP Whitelisting: Restrict access to your API key by setting trusted IP addresses that can use it.
- Regularly Review Keys: Periodically check your API keys and remove any that are no longer in use.
By following these steps, you'll have a functional and secure Binance API key that you can use to automate trading, portfolio management, and other activities with third-party services.