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Why do you need my API keys?

Why do you need my API keys?

How do I know my account data is secure?

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Written by Sam Adams
Updated over a week ago

Recap use your API keys to connect to supported exchanges so that the data you view is in real-time and we can calculate an accurate tax report including your most recent trades and transactions.

Sounds risky - how do I know my data is secure?

  • We only ever ask for read-access API keys

  • We use a secure proxy in order to sync your account and we don’t store or track this unencrypted data.

  • Once retrieved through the API, your data is encrypted with your personal recovery phrase. As you are entirely in control of your recovery phrase no one but you can ever decrypt and view your account.

You can find out more on our Security page.

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