> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.origami.tech/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.origami.tech/accounts/exchanges/mexc.md).

# MEXC

Create MEXC API keys and connect your MEXC account to Origami Tech to trade and run bots from your project.

Learn how to generate and connect Mexc API keys to Origami Tech for secure, automated trading and real-time account synchronization.

## Step One

If you haven't already, go to [MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/register?inviteCode=mexc-1DZ7R) website and create an account. Proceed with KYC.

## Step Two

Verify your account, add 2FA and get started with creation of sub-account

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Choose Trade only trhough the API, no login permissions.

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Add a name to sub-account

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## Step Three

Go to Sub-account page and click on API

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Choose Sub-account and click tickboxes as shown below on the screen.

Also link this IP address: **15.235.202.52**

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Click on Create