API Keys Creation

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API keys are like “digital keys” that allow qPilot to communicate with your Binance sub-account securely.
Thanks to these keys, qPilot will be able to:

  • Read your sub-account balance
  • Execute trading operations automatically
  • Replicate strategy operations

Why are they necessary?

  • Without API keys, qPilot cannot connect to Binance.
  • They are the “bridge” between the qPilot platform and your Binance sub-account.
  • Each sub-account has its own independent API keys.

Important on Security: API KEYS ARE VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • NEVER share them with anyone (except qPilot).
  • Do not send them via email, WhatsApp, or social media.
  • Save them in a safe place.
  • Binance will show you the Secret Key ONLY ONCE.
  • If you close the page without copying it, you will have to create new keys.

What You Need Before starting, prepare:

  • The computer where you have Binance open
  • The phone with Google Authenticator
  • Access to your main email

Step 1: Access API Management

  • Log in to your Binance account:
    • Go to www.binance.com.
    • Log in with your main account credentials.
    • Enter the 2FA code.
  • Open the side menu:
    • Click on the profile icon at the top right and click on Dashboard.
  • Go to “Sub Accounts”:
    • In the side menu, click on “Sub Accounts”.
  • Click on “API Management”:
    • In the Sub Accounts page, look for the button or tab “API Management”.
    • Click on this item. The page dedicated to managing sub-account API keys will open.

Step 2: Create a New API Key

  • Click on “Create API”:
    • At the top right of the page, you will find the “Create API” button.
    • Click on the button. A window or new page will open.
  • Select the API key type: Binance will show you two options:
    • “System Generated” ← CHOOSE THIS
    • “Self-generated” (for advanced users)
  • Leave the “System Generated” option selected (it is the default and recommended setting).
  • Click on “Next”.

Step 3: Select the Sub-Account

  1. Choose the sub-account: A drop-down menu will appear with the list of your sub-accounts. Select the sub-account you created in the previous step (1.3). You will see the sub-account email in the list.
  2. Name the API key: There is a field called “API Label” or “API Name”. You can give a recognizable name, for example: “qPilot 1”, “API qPilot Bot1”. This name serves only to easily identify the key.
  3. Click on “Next” or “Continue”.

Step 4: Confirm with 2FA and Email

  • Google Authenticator Verification:
    • A window requiring the 2FA code will open.
    • Open Google Authenticator on your phone.
    • Find the 6-digit code under “Binance”.
    • Enter the code in the Binance window.
    • Remember: the code changes every 30 seconds, enter it quickly.
  • Email Code Verification:
    • After the 2FA code, Binance might also ask for verification via a code sent by email.
    • Check the inbox of your main account email.
    • You will find an email from Binance with a 6-digit code.
    • Enter this code in the Binance window.
  • Click on “Submit” or “Confirm”.

Step 5: Save API Keys The API keys have been created! Now you will see a screen with two very important keys:

  • API Key:
    • It is a long string of letters and numbers.
    • Example format: aBcD1234eFgH5678iJkL9012mNoPqRsT.
    • This key is always visible even later. You can copy it at any time.
  • Secret Key:
    • It is another long string of letters and numbers.
    • Example format: xYz987wVuT654sSrQp0mnLkJihGfEdCbA.
    • ATTENTION: This key is visible ONLY ONCE.
    • If you close the page without copying it, you will no longer be able to see it. You will have to create new API keys from scratch.

CRITICAL STEP: DO NOT CLOSE THIS PAGE Before doing anything else, copy and save both keys:

  • Copy API Key:
    • Click on the “Copy” button next to the API Key or select all text and copy it.
    • Paste it into a secure document.
  • Copy Secret Key:
    • Click on the “Copy” button next to the Secret Key or select all text and copy it.
    • Paste it into the same secure document.
Sub-Account: your.email@gmail.com
API Key: [your API key]
Secret Key: [your secret key]
Creation Date: [today's date]

Step 6: Enable Spot Trading

THIS IS A FUNDAMENTAL STEP FOR qPILOT
After saving the keys, before closing the page, you must enable trading permissions:

  • Find the “API Permissions” or “API Key Settings” section.
    • Scroll down the page if necessary. You will see several boxes to check.
  • Check the “Enable Spot Trading” box:
    • Look for “Enable Spot & Margin Trading”.
    • Check ✓ this box.
  • This is MANDATORY for qPilot.
    • ATTENTION: Without this check, qPilot won’t be able to operate!
  • DO NOT check other options:
    • No need for “Withdrawals”
    • No need for “Futures Trading”
    • No need for “Margin”
    • Only need “Spot Trading”
  • Click on “Save”. You will find a button to save changes. Click on this button.

Step 7: Confirm Again After clicking “Save”, Binance will ask for security verifications again:

  • Enter 2FA code:
    • Open Google Authenticator.
    • Copy the new 6-digit code.
    • Enter it in the Binance window.
  • Enter email code:
    • Check your main email again.
    • You will find a new code from Binance.
    • Enter it in the window.
  • Click on “Confirm”.

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