This article explains how to create API keys on KuCoin and connect your exchange account to Cryptohopper so your trading bot can start trading.
Tip: Want a quicker way to connect? Use Fast Connect instead — no API keys needed.
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Steps
Go to the KuCoin exchange website and log in or create an account.
Click your profile in the upper right corner, then select Account Security.
Go to API Management and click Create API. Enter a memorable name for your API key and create a Passphrase.
Enable Spot trading and select Yes under IP restriction. Whitelist the IP addresses displayed in your Cryptohopper account. You can find these IP addresses in your Base config under the Exchange section.
Enter the required security information and click Confirm. Do not confirm a second time yet — there is one more step remaining.
Enter your API Key, API Secret, and API Passphrase into the corresponding fields in Cryptohopper. Click Confirm on KuCoin and then Save in Cryptohopper.
Your KuCoin exchange is now connected. The bot will start running on your next trading cycle.
Unable to see your KuCoin exchange balance?
If your trading bot does not show your KuCoin balance, browser auto-fill may be interfering with the API connection. Try disabling auto-fill, using incognito mode, switching to a different browser, or disabling your password manager. See our troubleshooting article for more details.
You may also see an error during onboarding even when your API keys are correct. Common causes include having no funds in your KuCoin exchange account, having funds in your funding account instead of your trading account, or not having completed KYC verification. If this happens, click Continue without testing. You can verify your API keys later in your Base config.