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# Creating a Lighter API Key

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#### Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

* A browser wallet (e.g., Rabby) set up.
* If you don't have a Lighter account yet, make sure your wallet has some ETH for gas and USDC to deposit, both on Ethereum mainnet.&#x20;

Pick your wallet of choice.&#x20;

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If you don't have an account yet, create one and deposit USDC from Ethereum mainnet.&#x20;

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Otherwise select the account you want to trade with:&#x20;

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Sign to register your trading key and the builder fee in your wallet, give your account a name and you are ready to trade Lighter through Insilico Terminal.

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## Adding Lighter to the Terminal manually by using an API Key&#x20;

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* **Generate API Key and Secret**:

  * Visit the [Lighter API ](https://app.lighter.xyz/apikeys)Page to create a new API Key.
  * Choose an unused **API Key Index** and authorize it.
  * **Private Key**: The API Private Key.
  * **Account Index:** Press the wallet icon in the top right and go to **Explorer.** Your account index will be displayed at the top.&#x20;

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* **Manually Add API & Secret Key**:
  * Open the **Insilico Terminal** and navigate to the **Accounts** section.
  * Choose **Lighter** from the list of available exchanges.
  * Check the option to "Manually add API Key".

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* **Connect**:
  * After entering the required details, click on the **Connect** button.
  * Ensure the connection is successful before proceeding with your trading activities.
* **Save the Configuration**:
  * Once connected, click on **Save** to store your settings.

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The builder fee on Lighter is 1bps.
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