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