How to create an API connection?
Short answer:
Navigate to the integration page in Coinfox, click on “Add Integrations”, select the desired exchange and follow the displayed step-by-step guide to set up the API connection.
Detailed answer:
To automatically import your trading data from an exchange into Coinfox, you can set up an API connection. This allows for continuous synchronization of your transactions. The process is as follows:
Access the integration page:
- Log in to your Coinfox account.
- Navigate to the integration page, where all current API links and your synchronization status are displayed.
Add a new integration:
- Click on the orange “Add Integrations” button in the top right corner.
A list of supported exchanges and wallets will appear.
Select the desired exchange:
- Search for and select the exchange you want to connect to Coinfox.
- After selection, a detailed step-by-step guide will be displayed describing the process of creating and entering the required API credentials.
Creating the API credentials on the exchange's website:
- Log in to the website of the selected exchange.
- Navigate to the API management or API key section.
- Create a new API key with the necessary permissions. Typically, read access is sufficient and recommended.
- Copy the API key and API secret that are displayed to you after creation.
Entering the API credentials in Coinfox:
- Return to the Coinfox integration page.
- Enter the API key and API secret in the corresponding fields of the previously selected exchange integration.
- Save the inputs to establish the connection.
Checking synchronization:
- After successful setup, the synchronization status will be displayed on the integration page.
- Ensure that the connection is active and that the data is being synchronized correctly.
Notes:
- Security: Create API keys exclusively with read access rights to ensure the security of your account.
- Supported exchanges: The list of supported exchanges may vary. Check the Coinfox integration page to see if your preferred exchange is available.
Troubleshooting: If synchronization does not work as expected, check the entered API credentials for correctness and ensure that the API is enabled on the exchange's site.
By following these steps, you can efficiently integrate your exchange data into Coinfox and benefit from automated data imports.