How to Create a Trade-Only API Key on Pionex (Step by Step)

Before any bot can trade for you, it needs an API key. Here is how to create a safe one on Pionex — trade-only, with withdrawal switched off so the key can never move your money.

Step by step

• Log in to Pionex and open your account's API management settings.
• Create a new API key (give it a name like “dca-bot”).
• Enable spot trading permission.
• Leave withdrawal disabled. This is the important one — never enable it for a bot.
• If offered, restrict the key to your IP address for extra safety.
• Copy the API key and secret — the secret is shown once, so save it somewhere safe.
• Paste them into your bot's config file on your own computer. Never share them or paste them into a website or chat.

That is it. With a trade-only key, the worst case is limited: the bot can place and cancel orders, but it cannot withdraw your funds. If you ever suspect a key is compromised, delete it in Pionex and create a new one — your coins stay put either way.

The BuySellAI DCA Bot uses exactly this kind of key, and its setup guide walks you through the screens with pictures.