Bybit API Setup Guide

This guide explains how to create and configure Bybit API keys for use with NOFX.

Create API Key

1. Log in to your Bybit account
2. Go to Account & Security → API Management
3. Click Create New Key
4. Select System-generated API Keys
5. Complete 2FA verification
6. Name your API key (e.g., "NOFX Trading")

Configure API Permissions

Enable the following permissions:

• ✅ Read-Write - Required for trading
• ✅ Contract - Required for futures/perpetual trading
• ❌ Withdrawals - Keep disabled for security

IP Whitelist (Recommended)

For enhanced security:

1. Click Edit on your API key
2. Add your server's IP address to the whitelist
3. Save changes

Save Your Keys

After creation, you'll see:

• API Key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• API Secret: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

⚠️ Important: Save the API Secret immediately - it's only shown once!

Configure in NOFX

Add your API credentials through the NOFX web interface:

1. Open NOFX dashboard (http://localhost:3000)
2. Go to Exchange Configuration
3. Enable Bybit
4. Enter your API Key and API Secret
5. Save configuration

Troubleshooting

Error	Solution
Invalid API key	Check if API key is correct
Signature error	Check if API Secret is correct
IP not allowed	Add your IP to whitelist
Permission denied	Enable Contract trading permission

Security Best Practices

• Never share your API keys
• Use IP whitelisting
• Don't enable withdrawal permissions
• Create separate API keys for different applications
• Regularly rotate your API keys