# Connecting HTX API

> Learn how to create an API key on the HTX exchange and link it to the Veles platform for automated trading and bot management.

:::caution[Attention!]
Before creating a Binding, make sure that you **have replenished the HTX exchange wallet** for any amount — this is necessary for the correct connection of the key.
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## Creating an API key on the HTX exchange

1. Click on the **user icon** in the upper-right corner of the page and select the menu item **"API Management"**.
   In this section, you can create, edit, and delete API keys.

2. Specify an informative name for the future API key and select **"Trade"** in the permissions.

3. Save the API key data in a secure location, for example, in a **password manager** or an encrypted database.

## Creating an API key binding in Veles

1. Log in to your **Veles** personal account, go to Settings, "API Keys" section and click **"Add API key"**.

2. Select the exchange **HTX**.

3. Enter the API key data received on HTX and click **"Connect"**.

:::caution[Important!]
When creating a Binding, be sure to set up lock **By position** to prevent the conflicts between bots.
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