Link your Kraken account with secure API credentials.
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Log in to your Kraken account and navigate to Settings > API. Click "Create New Key" and give it a descriptive name like "QuantumEdge Strategy". Under permissions, enable "Query Funds", "Query Open Orders & Trades", and "Create & Modify Orders". Do NOT enable "Withdraw Funds" -- this is critical for security.
QuantumEdge operates on a trade-only permission model. Your API key should have query and trade permissions but never withdrawal access. This non-custodial approach means your funds stay in your Kraken account at all times and QuantumEdge can only execute trades on your behalf.
Navigate to Exchanges > Connect in your QuantumEdge dashboard. Select Kraken as your exchange, paste your API Key and API Secret, and click Verify Connection. QuantumEdge will perform a read-only test to confirm the key works. Your credentials are encrypted at rest using AES-256 and are never stored in plain text.
After connecting, QuantumEdge will display your exchange status as "Active" along with your available balance and supported trading pairs. If the connection fails, double-check your API key permissions and ensure the key has not expired. Contact support if issues persist.