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# Connect KuCoin to BitBrokerTrade via an API key

> Create a KuCoin account, complete KYC, and generate an API key with spot trading permissions to connect BitBrokerTrade to your KuCoin account.

KuCoin is an international exchange with a wide range of cryptocurrencies. To connect BitBrokerTrade to KuCoin, you need a verified KuCoin account and an API key with spot trading permissions. Follow the three parts below.

<Note>
  When creating an API key, KuCoin also requires an **API password** that you choose yourself. You will need this password later when adding the exchange in BitBrokerTrade, so save it carefully alongside your API keys. This is different from other exchanges.
</Note>

## Part 1: Create a KuCoin account

Do you already have a verified KuCoin account? Skip this part and go straight to [Part 2](#part-2-create-an-api-key-in-kucoin).

**What you need:** a working email address, a passport or ID card, a mobile phone, a phone number, and the Google Authenticator app.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register an account">
    Go to [www.kucoin.com](https://www.kucoin.com) and create an account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete KYC">
    Go through the **KYC** (Know Your Client) process to verify your identity. You need your passport or ID card, your phone number, and the Google Authenticator app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deposit a euro balance">
    Deposit euros into your spot wallet at KuCoin. BitBrokerTrade trades from your available euro balance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Part 2: Create an API key in KuCoin

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the API settings">
    Click the **personal icon** in the top right and choose **"API"** from the dropdown. Then click **"Create API"**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a name and password">
    Give the API key a name and choose an **API password**. Remember this password well, you will need it later in BitBrokerTrade.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set permissions">
    Check the **"Spot trading"** and **"No limit"** options. Then click **Next**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the keys">
    In the pop-up you will see your **API key**, **API secret**, and the **API password** you chose. Copy all three to a notepad, you will need all three in BitBrokerTrade.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Part 3: Add the exchange in BitBrokerTrade

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Exchanges">
    Log in to BitBrokerTrade. In the left column, click **Settings**, then **Exchanges**, and then **Add exchange**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select KuCoin">
    Click the **KuCoin logo** to select KuCoin as the exchange.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the details">
    Enter the copied **API key**, **API secret**, and the **API password** in the matching fields. Click **Add**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the connection">
    The API connection is tested immediately. The status changes to **"active"** as soon as the connection is successful.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Now that the exchange is active, connect a trader to your KuCoin account. Follow the guide on [Trader settings](/traders/trader-settings).