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# Setup

Enable Cortex from the **Cortex** section in the Settings sidebar.

Cortex requires a short activation process to securely sync your exchange accounts for server-side execution.

### Prerequisites

* An Insilico Terminal account
* At least one exchange API key already added to the Terminal
* 2FA enabled on your Insilico account

### Activation Steps

1. **Enable 2FA:** two-factor authentication is required to use Cortex. If you haven't already enabled 2FA, you'll be prompted to do so.
2. **Sync API Keys:** your exchange API keys are synced to the Cortex backend so orders can be placed server-side on your behalf.
3. **Verify Device:** complete the device verification step to authorize Cortex on your current device.
4. **Sync Accounts:** select which exchange accounts to sync with Cortex. Each synced account will show a "SYNCED" status.

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### Adding Accounts

After initial setup, you can sync additional exchange accounts at any time by clicking **Add another account** in the Cortex settings panel.

### Exchange Availability

* **Hyperliquid:** available now
* Other exchanges coming soon

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Cortex is an opt-in feature. Your API keys are only synced to the server if you choose to enable Cortex. If you do not enable Cortex, your keys remain entirely in the browser as before.
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