Connecting to the OKX Exchange

To start trading on OKX through GinArea, you need to create and connect an API key.

Step 1: Creating an API Key

  1. Go to the API key creation page on OKX: Create API

  2. Click “Create API” and set the following parameters:

  • Name — Choose any name for your API key (e.g., "GinArea");

  • Purpose — Select “Linking a third-party application”;

  • Application Name — Ginarea;

  • Permissions — Select “Trade” to allow the bot to execute trades;

  • Passphrase — Create a custom phrase. You’ll need this when connecting your API key on the GinArea website.

Step 2: Connecting the API Key to GinArea

  1. After creating your API key on OKX, go to the “Exchanges” tab on the GinArea website.

    Paste all the required information from your API key, including the Key, Secret, and Passphrase.

If the connection is successful, the connected permissions will be displayed.

Additional Information

  • You can also connect your API key using the OKX mobile app. The connection logic and steps are exactly the same as on the desktop version of the site.

  • Video guide on how to connect the API: How to connect an API on OKX.

  • API keys created for GinArea are permanent and do not require renewal.

  • Exchange permissions largely depend on the documents used during KYC verification. For more details, please refer directly to the exchange and review the laws of the country that issued your documents.

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