How to connect Bybit API keys?

Learn how to create and connect your Bybit API keys to Stoic AI with step-by-step instructions and required permissions.

Updated over a week ago

To connect your Bybit exchange account to Stoic AI (discover more at 👉 stoic.ai), you will need to create a dedicated API key with specific permissions. Follow the steps below to complete the setup.

Steps

Log In to your Bybit account.
After logging in, click on your Account/Profile icon in the upper right-hand corner and navigate to API Keys.
Click on the Create New Key button. On the popup window choose API key type — System-generated API Keys.
Enter a name for the API in the Name for the API key section (it can be any name; we suggest 'Stoic').
Enable following API Key Permissions:
- Select Read-Write.
- Paste Stoic's list of Trusted IP addresses, generated in the Stoic app, into the "Only IPs with permissions granted are allowed to access the OpenAPI" section, separating them with commas.
- Check Unified Trading (Orders, Positions, USDC Derivatives Trading, Trade).
- Scroll down to Assets and check Assets (Convert, Exchange History).

Figure 1: Setting up API Key Permissions, Read-Write access, and IP Whitelist on Bybit.

Bybit API Key configuration page showing Name, Read-Write permissions, IP Whitelist, and selected Unified Trading and Assets options

Click the Submit button (and complete 2FA verification if prompted).
Copy the API Key and Secret Key and paste them into Stoic app interface. Then click 'Connect' on the Stoic app. You will receive a message that the API keys are connected, and you'll be ready to start trading.

Figure 2: Key successfully added pop-up showing API Key and Secret Key on Bybit.

Bybit pop-up window displaying generated API Key, Secret Key, and Understood button

Note: If you encounter any problems with the API key connection, please try again or contact support via in-app chat.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why do I need to restrict API access using Stoic's IP addresses?

A: Whitelisting Stoic's IP addresses provides an extra layer of security and ensures that your API keys do not expire after 3 months (unrestricted Bybit API keys expire automatically).

Q: Can I create API keys using the Bybit mobile app?

A: No, Bybit only allows API key creation through their official desktop/web interface.

Q: What if I just created a new Bybit account?

A: For newly registered accounts, Bybit may temporarily restrict API key creation for up to 48 hours for security and risk-control purposes.

Need help?

If you run into any issues or have questions regarding Bybit setup, please reach out to us via in-app chat or at [email protected] — we're happy to help.