Complete Guide: How to Safely Connect Your Binance API

1. Create and Prepare Your Binance Account

See: How to Open a Binance Futures Account
Begin by creating your Binance account. During the signup process, verify your email address, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), and explore the Spot and Futures dashboards. This initial setup ensures your account is fully prepared for API activation and automated trading features later on.

2. Complete Identity Verification (KYC)

See: How to Complete Identity Verification (KYC)
To unlock API permissions and remove account limitations, complete Binance’s KYC verification. Full identity verification improves account security and allows access to Spot, Margin, and Futures trading. Use accurate personal details and upload clear, valid documents to prevent verification delays.

3. Activate Your Binance Futures Account

See: How to Open a Binance Futures Account
Before enabling the Futures API, you must activate your Futures trading account. Binance will guide you through selecting the contract type (USDT-M or COIN-M), adjusting leverage settings, and reviewing the Futures interface. Completing this step ensures there are no issues when enabling Futures permissions on your API key.

4. Transfer Funds to Your Futures Wallet

See: How to Transfer Funds to the Futures Wallet
Automated Futures trading requires funds in your Futures Wallet. Transfer assets from your Fiat and Spot Wallet into your Futures Wallet—this transfer is instant and free. Choose the correct wallet type based on your intended trading:
• USDT-M Futures → requires USDT
• COIN-M Futures → requires native coins (BTC, ETH, etc.)
Incorrect transfers can lead to insufficient balance errors when sending trading orders via API.

5. Create Your Binance API Key (Spot or Futures)

See: How to Create API Keys for Binance Futures, and How to Create a Binance API Key
After preparing your account, create your API key from the Binance API Management section. Label the key clearly (e.g., “RobiTrader”), then store the API Key and Secret Key securely.
Enable only the necessary permissions:
• Spot trading: activate Spot & Margin Trading
• Futures trading: activate Futures
Never enable withdrawal permissions—keeping withdrawals disabled ensures full account safety while allowing automated trading.

6. Secure Your API with IP Whitelisting

See: What Do RobiTrader IPs Actually Do?
To protect your API key from unauthorized access, whitelist only the official RobiTrader IP addresses. IP whitelisting ensures that even if someone obtains your API key, they still cannot use it. Keep trading permissions active but ensure withdrawal permissions remain permanently disabled.

7. Troubleshoot Common Binance API Problems

See: 20 Essential Tips for Safely Connecting Your Binance API
If you face issues while connecting your API—such as “Invalid permissions,” “IP address mismatch,” or “Futures API not enabled”—refer to the troubleshooting guide. Most problems are solved by verifying API permissions, checking whitelisted IPs, and ensuring that the correct account type (Spot or Futures) is funded and active.

8. Final Checklist Before Connecting to RobiTrader

Use this checklist to ensure full compatibility and secure operation:
• Binance account created and email verified
• 2FA security enabled
• KYC verification completed
• Binance Futures account activated
• Funds transferred to the correct Futures wallet
• API key created for Spot or Futures trading
• Correct permissions enabled (Spot & Margin or Futures)
• Withdrawal permissions disabled
• RobiTrader IPs added to whitelist
• Common API issues checked and resolved

Completing these steps ensures your Binance API is secure, fully functional, and ready to connect to RobiTrader for automated trading.