Step 1: Log in to Bybit
1. Visit the [Bybit website](https://www.bybit.com).
2. Log in using your email and password (or Google authentication if enabled).
Step 2: Access the API Management Section
1. After logging in, navigate to your profile icon at the top right of the page.
2. From the dropdown menu, click on API Management. or If you are on Mobile search for API in the search bar on the dashboard (Front Page)
Step 3: Create a New API Key
1. On the API Management page, click on the Create an API Key button.
Step 4: Choose API Key Type
1. Bybit will ask you to select the key type. Choose either System-generated API Key
Step 5: Set Permissions
1. In the next section, you’ll be asked to set API permissions. Choose the permissions based on your needs:
– Read & Write: For executing trades.
Step 6: Set the API Name
1. In the Key Name field, enter “TradeQuad” to give the key an appropriate name.
Step 7: Set IP Restrictions (Optional but Recommended)
1. You can restrict the API key to specific IP addresses for security reasons. This ensures only requests from the whitelisted IPs are allowed.
– Visit API config page to get IP’s
Step 8: Complete 2FA Verification
1. Complete the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using Google Authenticator or SMS, depending on your account settings.
Step 9: Save and Store the API Key
1. Once verified, Bybit will generate an API Key and Secret Key
– Copy them and paste it in API config Page