Connecting Aerius Alpha to Binance Spot requires a properly scoped API key. This guide walks through creating the key on Binance, choosing permissions, optional IP restrictions, and saving credentials securely in Aerius Alpha. Never enable withdrawals—spot trading access is sufficient for DCA automation.
Before You Start
- Verified Aerius Alpha account with 2FA enabled on first login.
- Active subscription or trial with API connection allowed.
- Binance account with spot trading enabled and funds available for the pairs you plan to bot.
Open How to Use — Connect API in another tab so you can copy the IP address Aerius Alpha displays for allowlisting when Binance supports it.
Step 1: Open Binance API Management
Log in to Binance, go to Profile → API Management, and create a new API key. Complete any security verification Binance requires. Label the key clearly (e.g., “Aerius Alpha Spot Bot”) so you can revoke it later without confusion.
Step 2: Set Permissions
Enable Enable Spot & Margin Trading only if you use spot—disable margin if you do not need it. Some accounts show separate toggles; the minimum is spot order placement. Explicitly disable withdrawals and transfer permissions. Aerius Alpha never needs to move funds off Binance.
Step 3: Restrict by IP (Recommended)
When Binance offers IP restriction, add the server IP shown on Aerius Alpha’s Setup API page. Restricted keys cannot be used from arbitrary locations—a meaningful layer if a key leaks. If your IP changes after infrastructure updates, update Binance and Aerius Alpha together.
Step 4: Copy Key and Secret
Binance shows the secret only once. Copy API Key and Secret immediately into a password manager. Do not email them or paste into chat apps. Navigate to Aerius Alpha → Setup API → select Binance Spot, paste credentials, and click Save. Secrets are encrypted with AES-256-CBC at rest.
Step 5: Verify Connection
After saving, Aerius Alpha validates the key against Binance. Fix permission errors on the exchange side if validation fails. Once connected, configure a bot, backtest, then go live with a small size.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid API key — typo in key/secret or key deleted on Binance.
- IP not authorized — add Aerius Alpha IP on Binance or temporarily relax restriction for testing (not recommended long term).
- Permission denied — spot trading toggle off on Binance.
- Key expired — regenerate on Binance, update Aerius Alpha, revoke old key.
Security Best Practices
Rotate keys periodically. Revoke unused keys. Never share screenshots of API management screens. Use unique keys per application. Report suspicious account activity to Binance and Aerius Alpha support immediately.
Ready to configure buys and sells? Read DCA bot settings explained or the full Binance DCA trading bot overview.