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# Kucoin

## Step One

If you haven't already, go to [Kucoin's](https://www.kucoin.com/r/af/rJ3943S) 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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Add a name to sub-account, click on all permissions, add your Login Password and choose General Sub-Account

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Complete creation with 2FA and your trading password

## Step Three

Go to Sub-account page and click on Settings → View API

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Choose a Name for API, Add Passphrase (You must remember), add Spot Trading permission.

Click on “Yes” in IP Restriction setting, add this IP: **15.235.202.52** and click on “Add”

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