Exchange API Key Hygiene for Crypto Bots: Rotation, Scope, and Incident Response
API keys are secrets. Learn key rotation, scoping, environment separation, and what to do immediately if a key is leaked or you suspect compromise.
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Exchange API Key Hygiene for Crypto Bots: Rotation, Scope, and Incident Response
API keys are the keys to your trading. Treat them like passwords.
Hygiene rules
- Use separate keys for dev vs prod
- Rotate keys periodically (or when team members change)
- Store secrets securely (never in repo)
- Prefer least privilege (read+trade only)
If you suspect compromise
- Revoke keys immediately on the exchange
- Freeze bot deployments
- Review recent trades and open orders
- Re-issue new keys and update configs
Next reads
- Safety hub: /blog/crypto-trading-bot-safety-guide-2026
- Exchange setup: /docs/live-trading/exchange-setup
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