# Creating a Bitmex API Key

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Create a Bitmext account on [Bitmex.com](https://www.bitmex.com/app/register) or log into an existing account.

Upon reaching the main Bitmex page, direct your attention to the user-icon located in the far right corner of the screen. **Open the dropdown menu** and select the '**API KEYS' option**.

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Now you are on the API Keys page, create an API Key by firstly giving it a name.  The change the **key permissions to "ORDER".**

Click on the blue button below that states "**Create API Key**"&#x20;

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&#x20;Once your API Key is generated, it will be displayed on the right-hand side under the section labeled "**Your API KEYS**." Here, you have the option to manage your API Keys by either deleting or disabling them according to your preferences.&#x20;

Now you **can copy and paste into the termina and you can use your API Keys**

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**Please be aware if you are trying to use an older Bitmex account you will have to go through the verification process on their website before being able to use the API keys on the terminal.**&#x20;