API guide

Create a secure KuCoin API key

Minimum configuration required to operate all three bots without ever granting TIYlab permission to withdraw your funds.

Permissions to enable

  • General (default)
  • Spot Trading
  • Futures Trading
  • Unified Account
  • Allow Flexible Transfers

Forbidden permissions

  • Transfer (⚠️ KUCOIN TRAP: this checkbox = WITHDRAWAL of assets)
  • Withdrawal
  • Margin Trading

Never enable withdrawal permissions, even temporarily.

PassphraseRequired
IP restrictionRequired
WithdrawalsAlways disabled

The permission you actually need is 'Allow Flexible Transfers', not 'Transfer'. IP whitelist is mandatory on KuCoin.

Optional Macro lending: if you enable it, KuCoin may require an Earn permission. Enable only that product permission if present, never Transfer or Withdrawal.

Open KuCoin

Exchange interfaces and labels may change. Review every permission before confirming the key. TIYlab is software, not financial advice.