> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://condor.hummingbot.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Adding Credentials

> Connect your exchange accounts via API keys

Before trading, you need to connect your exchange accounts by adding API credentials.

## Add Exchange Credentials

1. In Telegram, send `/keys`
2. Select **Perpetual** or **Spot**
3. Choose an exchange (e.g., Binance, Hyperliquid)
4. Enter your API key and secret

<Warning>
  For security, only enable **read + trade** permissions on your API keys. Never enable withdraw or transfer permissions.
</Warning>

## Supported Exchanges

| Exchange        | Spot | Perpetual |
| --------------- | ---- | --------- |
| **Binance**     | ✓    | ✓         |
| **Bybit**       | ✓    | ✓         |
| **OKX**         | ✓    | ✓         |
| **Hyperliquid** | -    | ✓         |
| **Kucoin**      | ✓    | ✓         |
| **Gate.io**     | ✓    | ✓         |
| **Kraken**      | ✓    | -         |
| **Coinbase**    | ✓    | -         |

## Getting API Keys

### Binance

1. Go to [Binance API Management](https://www.binance.com/en/my/settings/api-management)
2. Create a new API key
3. Enable **Spot & Margin Trading** and/or **Futures**
4. Restrict to your IP address (recommended)

### Hyperliquid

1. Go to [Hyperliquid](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/)
2. Connect your wallet
3. Go to **API** in settings
4. Generate API credentials

### Other Exchanges

Each exchange has its own API management page. Look for:

* API Management
* API Keys
* Developer Settings

## Verify Connection

After adding credentials, verify the connection:

```
You: What's my balance on Binance?
Condor: Here's your Binance balance:
- USDT: 1,234.56
- BTC: 0.025
- ETH: 0.5
```

Or use `/portfolio` to see all connected exchanges.

## Multiple Exchanges

You can add credentials for multiple exchanges. Condor aggregates them into a single portfolio view.

```
/portfolio

📊 Portfolio Overview
Total Value: $15,234.56

Binance: $10,000
Hyperliquid: $5,234.56
```

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Invalid API key">
    * Double-check the key and secret
    * Ensure the API key is active (not expired)
    * Verify permissions include trading
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="IP restriction error">
    * Add your server's IP to the exchange's allowed list
    * Or temporarily disable IP restriction for testing
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Step

<Card title="Using Web Dashboard" icon="arrow-right" href="/getting-started/web-dashboard">
  Access the browser-based interface for managing trading
</Card>