Monitor balances, positions, and transaction history securely using Read-Only API access.
Log in to Paradex.
Open Settings.
Select Key Management.
Open the Read-Only tab.
Click + Add New Key.
Paradex Read-Only keys provide access to account data without trading or withdrawal capabilities.
Enter ArbLens as the key name.
Select the desired expiration period. We recommend 1 Year.
Click Continue.
Make sure you are creating the key under the Read-Only tab. Do not create a trading key.
Click the Copy button next to the Private Key / token.
Store the token securely.
Do not close the window before saving the token — Paradex states that it is shown only once and cannot be recovered afterward.
In ArbLens, open Add CEX Account and select Paradex.
Fill in:
Label: optional
Readonly JWT Token: paste the generated token
Set the API key expiry date if you want to receive Telegram notifications before the token expires.
Click Save Account.
A successful connection will show Connection OK.
ArbLens uses your API credentials exclusively to retrieve account information. With Read-Only permissions, ArbLens cannot:
Your assets always remain under your control.