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READ-ONLY · SECURE

Connect WhiteBIT to ArbLens

Monitor balances, positions, and transaction history securely using Read-Only API access.

Estimated setup time: 3 minutes
WhiteBIT API ManagementOpen
1

Open API Keys

Log in to your WhiteBIT account.

Go to Settings → API keys and click Generate API key.

Step 1: Open API Keys
2

Create the API Key

On the Generate API key page:

Name: ArbLens

IP restriction: optional

Copy the Secret key and Public key when they are generated.

The Secret key is shown only once. Save it securely before leaving the page.

Step 2: Create the API Key
3

Configure Endpoint Access

Enable only the following permissions:

Wallet balance and history — ON

Trade balance and order history — ON

Keep all other permissions OFF, including: Deposit, Withdrawal, Balance transfer, Codes, Order management, Convert, Sub-Accounts, Mining, Credit Line, Refund, Travel Rule, Websocket.

Do not enable Balance transfer or Order management. These permissions are not required for ArbLens and can provide account-changing capabilities.

Step 3: Configure Endpoint Access
4

Complete 2FA Verification

Enter the 6-digit code from your Authenticator app.

Click Confirm.

Step 4: Complete 2FA Verification
5

Connect WhiteBIT to ArbLens

In ArbLens, open Add CEX Account and select WhiteBIT.

Fill in:

Label: optional, e.g. Main WhiteBIT

API Key: paste the WhiteBIT Public key

API Secret: paste the WhiteBIT Secret key

Click Save Account.

A successful connection will show Connection OK.

Step 5: Connect WhiteBIT to ArbLens
Security

ArbLens uses your API credentials exclusively to retrieve account information. With Read-Only permissions, ArbLens cannot:

  • Execute trades
  • Place or cancel orders
  • Withdraw funds
  • Transfer assets
  • Deposit funds

Your assets always remain under your control.

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