> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tread.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tread.fi/account-creation-and-api-key-connection/connecting-to-exchanges/aster.md).

# Aster

## API Key Creation

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#### Access Aster API Management

* On Aster, Navigate to 'More'
* Select [API Management](https://www.binance.com/en/my/settings/api-management)

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* Select Create API (API will suffice, no need for Pro API)
* Set a name for your own reference.&#x20;

#### \[IMPORTANT] Whitelisting IP Address

* Under **IP access restrictions,** select restrict access to trusted IPs only and paste in **54.238.80.239 and click confirm**
  * <sub>To verify this is the most up-to-date IP to whitelist, navigate to the tread.fi's</sub> [<sub>Key Management</sub>](#linking-api-key-to-tread.fi) <sub>menu by clicking on the wallet icon on the top and clicking on connect Connect Aster Wallet. Make sure you have already created an acount and logged in.</sub>

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* After adding the IP address, you will now be able to edit the other API restrictions, navigate to app.tread.fi

### Linking API Key to tread.fi&#x20;

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* Open up tread's Key Management menu. From the app.tread.fi home page, it can be accessed by clicking on the wallet icon on the top right.
* Click Connect Aster Account
* Set a name for this key for your own reference.
* Copy and Paste the API Key and Secret from Aster into the respective boxes.
* Click submit.

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