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// FULL GUIDE
BYBIT — API KEY SETUP
Complete step-by-step manual · Futures trading only · No withdrawal rights needed
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⚠ SET LEVERAGE MANUALLY — BOT DOES NOT DO THIS

SolEdgeBot does NOT set leverage. Before your first trade, go to Bybit → Derivatives → SOLUSDT Perpetual and set your leverage manually (e.g. 5x or 10x).
If you skip this step, Bybit uses its default leverage which may be higher than intended. This is your responsibility.

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Go to bybit.com and log in
Open bybit.com in your browser and log in with your account credentials. If you don't have an account yet, create one and complete identity verification (KYC) before continuing.

Make sure Derivatives / Futures trading is enabled on your account. You can check this in Account → Account Info.
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Navigate to API Management
Click your profile icon in the top right corner → select API from the dropdown menu. You will land on the API Management page.

Click the button "Create New Key".
// BYBIT — API MANAGEMENT PAGE
Profile icon → API → Create New Key
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Select key type: System-generated
Bybit will ask you to choose a key type. Select "System-generated API Keys".

This is the standard option — Bybit generates the key and secret for you automatically.
04
Give your key a name
In the Note / Label field, enter a recognizable name such as SolEdgeBot.
This helps you identify the key later if you have multiple API keys.
05
Set the correct permissions
This is the most important step. Set permissions exactly as shown below:
✅Contract — Orders & PositionsRequired for placing trades
✅Unified TradingRequired for unified account
✅Read InfoRequired to read positions/balance
❌WithdrawNEVER enable — not needed
❌TransferNEVER enable — not needed
❌Spot TradingNot needed
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IP restriction (optional but recommended)
For extra security, you can restrict the API key to only work from the SolEdgeBot server IP.

If you want to add IP restriction, enter: 62.171.169.179

If you leave it unrestricted, the key works from any IP. This is less secure but easier to set up.
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Complete 2FA verification
Bybit will ask you to confirm with your Google Authenticator code or SMS code. Enter the code to proceed.
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Copy your API Key and Secret — save them now!
Bybit will show your API Key and API Secret exactly once.

⚠ The Secret is NEVER shown again. Copy both values and save them in a safe place immediately before closing the page.

Paste them into your SolEdgeBot registration form or your account settings page.
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Set margin mode + leverage on SOLUSDT — DO THIS BEFORE THE BOT TRADES
This step is separate from API key creation but equally important. You must configure two things:

① Set margin mode to ISOLATED
1. Go to Bybit → Derivatives → SOLUSDT Perpetual
2. Click on "Cross" or "Isolated" shown next to the order form
3. Select Isolated and confirm

⚠ Always use Isolated margin. With Cross margin, a liquidation can drain your entire account balance. With Isolated, only the margin allocated to that position is at risk.

② Set your leverage
1. Click on the leverage number (e.g. "10x") next to the order form
2. A slider appears — set your preferred leverage (recommended: 5x or 10x)
3. Confirm and save

SolEdgeBot does NOT change either of these settings. Whatever you configure here is what the bot will use for every trade.
⚠ Security reminder: Never share your API Secret with anyone. Never enable Withdraw permissions. SolEdgeBot operators will never ask for your Secret key or login credentials.
✅ Done! Your Bybit API key is ready. You can now enter the API Key and Secret during your SolEdgeBot registration. Don't forget to set your leverage on SOLUSDT first.
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