How to Create a Read-Only API Key on BloFin

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

Prerequisites

• An active BloFin account
• Completed email verification and 2FA setup

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Access API Management

• Log in to your account on BloFin.com
• Click on your profile menu in the top-right corner
• Select "API" from the dropdown menu

2. Create New API Key

• Click the "Create API Key" button
• Give your API key a descriptive name (e.g., "Flicker Read-Only")

3. Set Permissions (Important)

• Only enable the "READ" permission
• Do NOT enable "Trade", "Transfer", or "Withdraw" permissions
• This ensures Flicker can only view your account information and cannot execute trades or transfers

4. Set a Passphrase

• Enter a secure passphrase for your API key
• Save this passphrase securely - you'll need it when connecting to Flicker
• The passphrase cannot be retrieved later if lost

5. Configure IP Restrictions (Optional but Recommended)

• For enhanced security, you can restrict API access to specific IP addresses
• Add Flicker's IP address:
  34.175.102.17
• Note: API keys not bound to IPs will expire after 90 days
• You can whitelist up to 20 IP addresses per API key

6. Complete Verification

• Enter any required security verification codes (email/2FA)
• Click "Confirm" to create the API key

7. Save Your Credentials

• Copy and securely store:
  • API Key
  • Secret Key
  • Passphrase
• These credentials are shown only once and cannot be retrieved later

8. Connect to Flicker

• Use the saved API Key, Secret Key, and Passphrase to connect your BloFin account to Flicker

Security Best Practices

• ✅ Only enable READ permission for account monitoring
• ✅ Use a strong, unique passphrase
• ✅ Store your credentials securely (password manager recommended)
• ✅ Consider binding your API key to specific IP addresses
• ❌ Never enable withdrawal permissions for third-party integrations
• ❌ Never share your API credentials with anyone

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues, please visit BloFin's API Documentation or contact Flicker support