How to Create a Read-Only API Key on Binance

Follow these steps to create a read-only API key to connect your Binance account to Flicker:

Prerequisites

• An active Binance account
• Verified Plus status (required for API key creation since August 2021)
• Completed email verification and 2FA setup

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Access API Management

   • Log in to your Binance account
   • Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner
   • Select "Account" from the dropdown
   • Navigate to "API Management"

2. Create New API Key

   • Click "Create API"
   • Choose "System generated" as the API type
   • Enter a descriptive label for your API key (e.g., "Flicker Read-Only")
   • Click "Next"

3. Complete Security Verification

   • Click "Get code" to receive an email verification code
   • Enter the email verification code
   • Complete 2FA verification (authenticator app or SMS)
   • Click "Submit"

4. Configure API Restrictions (Important)

   • Enable only "Reading" permission
   • This allows Flicker to view your:
     • Account balances
     • Transaction history
     • Open orders
     • Trade history
   • Do NOT enable:
     • Enable Spot & Margin Trading
     • Enable Futures
     • Enable Withdrawals

5. Set IP Access Restrictions

   • For maximum security, it's recommended to restrict access to specific IP addresses
   • Add Flicker's IP address:

     34.175.102.17
     

   • Alternatively, you can select "Unrestricted" for read-only API keys
   • Note: Since January 2023, unrestricted API keys can only have "Reading" permission enabled

6. Save Your Credentials

   • Immediately save your:
     • API Key
     • Secret Key
   • Important: These are shown only once and cannot be retrieved later
   • Store them securely in a password manager

7. Connect to Flicker

   • Use the saved API Key and Secret Key to connect your Binance account to Flicker

Security Best Practices

• ✅ Only enable "Reading" permission for account monitoring
• ✅ Store your API credentials securely (password manager recommended)
• ✅ Consider restricting access to specific IP addresses for enhanced security
• ✅ Regularly review your active API keys in API Management
• ❌ Never enable trading or withdrawal permissions for third-party integrations
• ❌ Never share your API credentials with anyone

Important Notes

• Read-only API keys with unrestricted IP access are safe because they cannot execute trades or withdrawals
• You can create multiple API keys for different purposes
• You can delete or edit API keys at any time from API Management
• API keys can be temporarily disabled if needed

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues, please visit:

• Binance API Management Guide
• Binance API Documentation
• Or contact Flicker support