⚠️ Security First
NEVER grant withdrawal, trading, or transfer permissions! Only enable read-only permissions
as described below. This ensures your funds remain safe even if your API key is compromised.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Log in to your Binance account
Go to Binance.com and sign in
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Navigate to API Management
Click on your profile icon → API Management
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Create a new API key
Click Create API and choose "System Generated" (not "Self Generated")
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Complete security verification
You'll need to verify via:
- Email verification code
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) if enabled
- SMS verification (if required)
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Name your API key
Enter a descriptive name like: "CryptoDashboard ReadOnly"
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⚠️ CRITICAL: Set API Restrictions
This is the most important step:
- ✅ Enable Reading - CHECK THIS BOX
- ❌ Enable Spot & Margin Trading - DO NOT CHECK
- ❌ Enable Withdrawals - DO NOT CHECK
- ❌ Enable Futures - DO NOT CHECK
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Save and copy your keys
After clicking "Create":
- Copy your API Key (long alphanumeric string)
- Copy your Secret Key (shown only once!)
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Paste keys into CryptoDashboardPlus
Return to the "Connect Exchange" modal and paste:
- API Key → API Key field
- Secret Key → API Secret field
🔐 Store Your Secret Key Safely
Binance shows the Secret Key ONLY ONCE. If you lose it, you'll need to delete the API key
and create a new one. Store it in a password manager or secure note.
✅ What CryptoDashboardPlus Can Do
With read-only permissions, the app can:
- View your account balances
- Read your trade history
- Access order information
What it CANNOT do:
- ❌ Place trades
- ❌ Withdraw funds
- ❌ Transfer crypto
- ❌ Modify account settings
Official Documentation
For more details, refer to Binance's official guide:
📚 Binance API Key Documentation
Troubleshooting
- API key not working? Make sure "Enable Reading" is checked
- Getting authentication errors? Verify you copied the entire Secret Key
- Seeing "Invalid signature"? Check your system time is synchronized (Binance requires
accurate timestamps)
- API key expired? Binance API keys don't expire, but check if IP restrictions are enabled
⚠️ Disclaimer
CryptoDashboardPlus is an independent third-party tool and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or
officially supported by Binance. We use publicly available APIs for integration. Any issues with
API access should be directed to Binance support.