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# Bitget

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For improved security and to maintain a clear distinction between your automated trading activities and other investments, we advise setting up a separate **sub-account** on Bitget dedicated to Tradetomato.
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## Adding a Bitget connection (Live Trading)

Get ready to automate your trading on Bitget by creating a live trading connection through the generation of essential API keys. This guide will help integrate your Bitget account with the Tradetomato platform.

[**Navigate to Bitget**](https://www.bitget.com/)

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*If you already have a Bitget account with funds on it* - skip to the API integration step.
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* If you're new to Bitget, create an account or log in if you already have one.
* Create a strong password for your trading account.
* Strengthen security by enabling 2-factor authentication (2FA).
* Verify your email and comply with Bitget's identity verification process to enhance overall security.

**API Key Creation**

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Within your Bitget account interface, look for the 'API Keys' section to initiate the API key creation process.\
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Next, click '*Create API Key*' to initiate the API key creation process.\
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At this time, you may be prompted to ensure the security of your assets and enable two-factor Authentication.\
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Select 'System-generated API key'&#x20;

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**Select Permissions**&#x20;

Provide a recognizable name to your API key in the '*Note*' section.\
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Add a passphrase (8-32 alphanumeric characters) for your API Token\ <br>

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During API key generation, ensure that you select appropriate permissions. For live trading, you'll need to enable the following permissions:

Select '*Read-Write*'

* **Spot**
  * [x] Trade

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**Whitelist your IP address.**

In the empty field '*Linked IP Address' e*nter the IP addresses displayed to you on the Tradetomato platform, separating them with a comma \[,].

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Click ***Next***
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Bitget will prompt you to complete this step through multi-factor authentication (MFA).

#### Generate Key

Once your API keys are generated, you'll receive an API key and a secret. \
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Copy these keys along with your passphrase. Navigate back to Tradetomato's connection setup and paste the credentials into their respective fields.

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#### Establish Connection

Congratulations! Your Bitget connection is now established. Explore your portfolio and begin automating your Bitget trades on the Tradetomato platform.