# Connecting API Bybit

> How to connect Veles platform to the Bybit exchange — using a Fast connection or manually creating an API key.

In order for the binding to work, it is recommended that you first **top up the exchange's account** for any amount.

## Fast connection to Bybit

The Fast connection only works for the **main account** of the exchange.
If for some reason it doesn't work, use the manual connection method.

1. Go to the [API Key Management page](https://veles.finance/cabinet/account/api)
or open the bot creation window on the platform.

2. Click **"Add API Key"** and select **Bybit**.

3. Click **"One-click Connection"**.

4. Log in to your Bybit account.

5. Allow the creation of **OpenAPI** and confirm the request.

6. Click **"Confirm"** on the next page.
   All necessary permissions will be granted automatically.

## How to recreate the key

If you have already linked Bybit with Veles, then when creating a new key, the exchange can automatically substitute the old one.
To create a **new key**, follow these steps:

1. Remove the Binding in Veles on the [API Key Management page](https://veles.finance/cabinet/account/api)

2. Delete the key on the API key management page on the exchange: https://www.bybit.com/app/user/api-management

Now you can create a new key according to the instructions above.
If the "Fast Connection" still doesn't work, use the manual method.

:::caution[Important!]
After creating the Binding, be sure to **set up locks “By position"**.
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## Manually creating an API key on Bybit and linking it to Veles

Open the exchange's website in a browser on your PC or tablet.

⚠️ Access to API management is not available through the Bybit mobile app.

### How to create an API key on Bybit

1. To create a key, click the user icon in the upper-right corner of the main page and select **"API"**.
   In this section, you can create, edit, and delete API keys.

2. Click **"Create a new key"**.

3. Select the option **"API keys created by the system"**.

4. Select the switch **"Connect to a third-party application"** and select **Veles** from the list.

5. In the permissions, set **"Read and Write"**.

6. Check the box **"Unified trading account"** — all necessary permissions will be granted automatically.

After that, you will receive an **API key** and a **Secret key** to connect to Veles.
Save them in a safe place (for example, in a password manager).

:::caution[Important!]
Do not close the window until you have saved the data — **the secret part of the key is shown only once**, during creation.
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### Binding the API key to Veles

1. Log in to your Veles personal account and click **"Profile"** (the icon on the top right), then go to the **"API Keys"** section.

2. In this section, you manage all Bindings used by Veles bots (create, delete, and edit).
   Click **"Add API Key"**.

3. Select an exchange (in the example — **Bybit Spot**) and the option **"Manual connection"**.
   Give the binding a clear name (for example, *Bybit Spot Main* or *Bybit Spot Subacc1*).
   Insert the API key data and click **"Connect"**.

Congratulations! 🎉
Now you can **trade on Bybit using Veles bots**.

:::caution[Important!]
After adding the Binding, be sure to set up **lock "By position"**.
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