# Connecting API Gate

> Find out how to create an API key on Gate and connect it to Veles for automatic trading.

:::caution[Attention!]
Before starting, make sure that your **futures account is topped up** — without funds, the key cannot be successfully linked to Veles.
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## Creating an API key on Gate

1. In the upper-right corner of the page, click the **user icon** and select **"API Management"**.

2. On the page that opens, click **"Create API Key"**.

3. You will be redirected to the key creation page.
   Enter a clear name in the **"API Key Note"** field and set the permissions as shown in the image.

4. Specify **Veles IP addresses** — they can be copied from the article ["API key"](https://help.veles.finance/en/exchange/general/api/). Pay attention to the format of the list, required by the exchange (dot or comma separated).

5. Save the received key data in a safe place, for example, in a **password manager**.

## Creating an API Binding in Veles

1. Log in to your **Veles** account and click **"Create a bot"**, or go to your profile settings in the **"API keys"** section.

2. Select an exchange **Gate** and click **"Add new API key"**.

3. Insert your API key data from Gate and click **"Connect"**.

:::caution[Important!]
After creating the Binding, be sure to set up a lock **"By position"** — this will prevent a conflict between bots.
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