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How to use sub accounts on Bybit?

Learn to create and manage Bybit Standard Subaccounts with our easy step-by-step guide.

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Written by Pete Darby
Updated over a week ago

Learn how to create a Standard Subaccount on Bybit in just a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you can start trading efficiently and securely.

Step 1: Log in to Your Bybit Main Account

Bybit cryptocurrency exchange dashboard showing profile menu with Subaccount option highlighted, featuring 'Sprint into Crypto Spring' banner and navigation to create Standard Subaccount, with main menu options including Buy Crypto, Markets, Trade, and Derivatives
  • Log in to your Bybit Main Account and navigate to the profile icon.

  • Click on "Subaccount."

Step 2: Create Subaccount

Bybit subaccount management interface showing 'Create Subaccount' button highlighted with red arrow, existing Standard Subaccount list, and 0.00 USD total equity display, with account navigation tabs including Account & Security, Subaccount, and API Management
  • Click on "Create Subaccount."

Step 3: Choose Subaccount Type

  • Select the type of Subaccount you want to create.

Step 4: Provide Details

Bybit Subaccounts for automated trading on Cryptohopper

  • Select the Subaccount type you wish to open.

  • Enter your preferred username and password, if necessary.

Important Notes:

  • Once created, you cannot change the Subaccount username.

  • Under the Unified Trading Account, all Spot and Derivatives (except Inverse Derivatives) trading are merged, and all assets can be used as collateral. With a Standard Account, trading activities are separate, and users must hold the supported assets for each product.

Step 5: Bybit Subaccount Created

  • You've successfully created a Standard Subaccount on Bybit!

Step 6: Create API Keys for Subaccount

Click on 'Management' under API:

Bybit Subaccounts for Cryptohopper trading platform

Click on 'Create New Key' and select 'System-generated API Keys':

Subaccount API Keys Bybit for Cryptohopper

Select 'API Transaction', then 'Read-write' and allow 'Only IPs with permissions granted are allowed to access the OpenAPI'. Copy and paste the IP addresses shown in Cryptohopper.

Tick the 'Trade' and 'Convert' button and click on 'Submit'.

Subaccount API Keys Bybit for Cryptohopper

Subaccount API Keys Bybit for Cryptohopper automated trading

Finally, copy and paste the API keys shown on Bybit into Cryptohopper and save your trading bot settings.

Conclusion: Creating a Standard Subaccount on Bybit is quick and straightforward. Follow these steps to manage your trading activities effectively and enjoy a seamless trading experience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Bybit's customer support.

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