# Creating API Key - Gate

* Go to the **API Management** section;
* Click **Create API Key**;
* In the **API Key Remark** field, enter a name for the API key;
* In the **IP Permissions** field, select **Bind IP** and enter your IP address. If your IP address changes, the API key will stop working. If you check the **Later** checkbox and do not specify an IP address, the key will automatically stop working after 90 days;
* Leave the **API Key Type** and **Account Type** fields as default;
* In the **Permissions** field, check the boxes for **Spot Trade**, **Custody**, **Withdraw**, **Commission Details**, **Account**, **Loan**, and **Copy**;
* Click **Submit**;
* In the pop-up window, check all the boxes to agree to the terms of use;
* Enter the requested security codes and click **Confirm**;
* Copy the **Key** and **Secret** values and add them to Combine.

<figure><img src="https://883793412-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwkJ3XgG3awYBhDsxkXtj%2Fuploads%2FKfRNe8zEHSz2nBejXZky%2FSa121fari.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=0fee5862-924b-48d4-a180-727c44e84acc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating an API Key on the Gate exchange.</p></figcaption></figure>