Exchange Accounts
Exchange accounts are the bridge between TokenBot and your cryptocurrency exchanges.
Connecting an Exchange
Section titled “Connecting an Exchange”- Create an API key on your exchange (e.g., Binance, Bybit, OKX)
- Set permissions: Enable Read + Trade. Never enable Withdraw.
- Add to TokenBot: Go to Exchange Accounts → Add Account
- Select the exchange, paste your API key and secret (and passphrase if required)
- Save — TokenBot verifies the connection immediately
Account Types
Section titled “Account Types”Each connected exchange account serves a role in your trading setup:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Strategy | Your source account. TokenBot monitors trades here. |
| Copier | Destination accounts. Trades from the Strategy are replicated here. |
An account can be a Strategy in one setup and a Copier in another.
Supported Fields
Section titled “Supported Fields”| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange | ✅ | Select from 12 supported exchanges |
| API Key | ✅ | From your exchange’s API management page |
| API Secret | ✅ | Keep this confidential |
| Passphrase | Some | Required by OKX, KuCoin, Coinbase, Bitget |
| Label | Optional | Friendly name for your reference |
Security
Section titled “Security”- API keys are encrypted with 256-bit AES at rest
- TokenBot staff cannot view your raw keys
- You can revoke access instantly by deleting the key on your exchange
See Security & Trust → for full details.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| “Invalid API key” | Re-check key/secret, ensure no extra spaces |
| “Permission denied” | Enable Read + Trade permissions on the exchange |
| IP restriction errors | Whitelist TokenBot’s IP range on your exchange |
| Passphrase required | Some exchanges need a passphrase — check when creating the key |