How to Connect Bitget
How to Connect Bitget
Bitget is one of the most popular crypto futures exchanges, and connecting it to TraderNest is straightforward. Like BloFin, Bitget requires three credentials: an API Key, an API Secret, and a Passphrase. This guide covers the complete setup process.
Create Your Bitget API Key
Log In to Bitget
Go to bitget.com and log in to your account.
Navigate to API Management
Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and navigate to API Management. You can also find this under Account Settings > API Management.
Create a New API Key
Click "Create API Key". Choose "System-Generated API Key" (not the RSA option). Enter a label such as "TraderNest".
Set a Passphrase
Bitget requires you to set a passphrase for the API key. This passphrase acts as an additional security layer. Choose something you can remember and write it down — you will need to enter it in TraderNest.
Set Permissions
Configure the permissions for your API key:
- Read-Only — Enable this permission.
- Futures — Make sure futures data access is included under the read permission.
- Trade — Leave unchecked.
- Withdraw/Transfer — Leave unchecked.
IP Whitelist (Optional)
Bitget allows you to optionally restrict the API key to specific IP addresses. For enhanced security, you can add TraderNest's server IP (shown in the connection dialog within TraderNest). Alternatively, you can leave this field empty to allow access from any IP.
Complete Verification and Copy Credentials
Complete the security verification (2FA). Once the key is created, copy all three values:
- API Key
- API Secret (shown only once)
- Passphrase (the one you just set)
Connect in TraderNest
Add Bitget in TraderNest
In TraderNest, go to Settings > Exchanges > Add Exchange and select Bitget.
Enter Your Credentials
Paste the API Key, API Secret, and Passphrase into the three input fields.
Click Connect
Click "Connect". TraderNest will verify your credentials and start syncing your Bitget futures trades. The first sync may take a few minutes.
Troubleshooting
- "Invalid passphrase" — Make sure you entered the exact passphrase you created on Bitget. Passphrases are case-sensitive.
- "API key expired" — Bitget API keys can be set to expire. Check the expiration date in your Bitget API Management page and create a new key if needed.
- Only spot trades showing — Ensure you enabled "Futures" read access when creating the API key. Spot trade data is not imported by TraderNest.
- Connection keeps failing — If you set an IP whitelist on Bitget, make sure TraderNest's server IP is included. Check the TraderNest connection dialog for the correct IP.
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