Step 1: Log In to OKX
Visit https://www.okx.com
Log in to your OKX account
Hover over your profile icon in the top right
Click on API from the dropdown menu
Step 2: Create a New API Key
Click Create V5 API Key
Choose API trading for the purpose
Set a custom name, such as
WickHunter
Select the correct Sub-account if applicable
Step 3: Set Permissions
To work with Wick Hunter, your API key must have the following:
Read Permission
Trade Permission
Do not enable Withdraw permission
Step 4: Create a Passphrase and Confirm
Enter a secure passphrase (you’ll use this when connecting to Wick Hunter)
Example:
Hunter2024
Complete your 2FA (email + Google Authenticator)
Click Confirm to generate your keys
Step 5: Copy Your API Credentials
After creation, OKX will display:
API Key
API Secret
Passphrase
Make sure to copy and save all three values securely — you’ll need them for Wick Hunter, and they are shown only once.
Step 6: Connect OKX to Wick Hunter
Go to your Wick Hunter dashboard
Click Connect Exchange
Select OKX
Choose Manual Connect
Paste in:
API Key
API Secret
Passphrase
Name the connection (e.g., “OKX – WickHunter”)
Click Connect
Success!
Your OKX account is now securely connected to Wick Hunter. You can begin running bots on Spot, USDT Futures, USDC Futures, or Coin-Margined contracts.
Troubleshooting Tips
Double-check your passphrase — it must match exactly
Delete and recreate the API if you lose the Secret
You may leave IP restrictions empty unless you're using a fixed server
Ensure your OKX account is KYC-verified for API access
Need help? Reach out to our support team — we’ll help you connect and configure your setup.