Connecting MEXC

This guide walks you through connecting your MEXC account to TradeStaq for automated trading.

Overview

MEXC is a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering:

• Spot Trading - 1,500+ trading pairs
• Futures Trading - USDT-M perpetual contracts
• Low Fees - Competitive trading fees
• High Liquidity - Deep order books
• Global Access - Available in 170+ countries

Prerequisites

Before connecting MEXC:

1. MEXC Account - Create at mexc.com
2. KYC Verification - Complete identity verification for API access
3. Enable 2FA - Required for API key creation
4. TradeStaq Account - Sign up at tradestaq.com

Step 1: Access API Management

1. Log in to mexc.com
2. Click your profile icon in the top right
3. Navigate to API Management
4. Or go directly: mexc.com/user/openapi

Step 2: Create API Key

1. Click Create API or + Create
2. Enter a note/label: TradeStaq Trading Bot
3. Complete 2FA verification (Google Auth, SMS, or Email)
4. Your API Key will be created

Step 3: Configure API Permissions

MEXC uses a simple permission model. When creating the API key, ensure you:

Required Permissions

Recommended Settings

• IP Whitelist: Optional but recommended for security
• Expiration: Set to "No Expiration" or a long duration

Step 4: Copy API Credentials

After creating the API key, you'll see:

1. API Key - Your public key (visible anytime)
2. Secret Key - Shown only once after creation

IMPORTANT: Copy and save the Secret Key immediately. It will not be shown again.

API Key:    mx0vglxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Secret Key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Step 5: Connect to TradeStaq

1. Go to TradeStaq Dashboard
2. Click Exchanges → Add Exchange
3. Select MEXC from the list
4. Enter your credentials:

5. Click Connect Exchange

Step 6: Verify Connection

After connecting:

1. Check the status shows Active (green indicator)
2. Verify your balance is displayed correctly
3. Test by viewing available trading pairs

Supported Features

Account Types

Spot Account

• Trade spot markets
• 1,500+ trading pairs available
• Immediate settlement

Futures Account

• USDT-M perpetual contracts
• Long and short positions
• Leverage up to 200x
• Funding rate payments

Note: When selecting account type in TradeStaq, choose the one matching how you want to trade.

Trading Pairs

Popular Spot Pairs

• BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT
• XRP/USDT, DOGE/USDT, ADA/USDT
• SHIB/USDT, AVAX/USDT, DOT/USDT

Popular Futures Pairs

• BTC/USDT:USDT, ETH/USDT:USDT
• SOL/USDT:USDT, XRP/USDT:USDT
• Most major cryptocurrencies

Security Best Practices

Do's

• ✅ Enable all available 2FA methods
• ✅ Use IP whitelist if you have static IP
• ✅ Set API key expiration for extra security
• ✅ Monitor API key usage in MEXC dashboard
• ✅ Use separate API keys for different bots

Don'ts

• ❌ Never enable withdrawal permissions
• ❌ Never share API keys with anyone
• ❌ Never store keys in plain text files
• ❌ Never use the same key for multiple services

MEXC-Specific Notes

Trading Fees

MEXC offers 0% maker fees on spot, making it excellent for limit orders.

MX Token Benefits

• Hold MX token for fee discounts
• Additional benefits in the MEXC ecosystem

Rate Limits

• API requests are limited per minute
• TradeStaq handles rate limiting automatically
• High-frequency strategies may need adjustment

Troubleshooting

API Key Rejected

Solutions:

• Verify key and secret are copied correctly (no extra spaces)
• Check API key hasn't expired
• Ensure API key is activated (some keys require email confirmation)

Permission Errors

Solutions:

• Verify Trade permission is enabled
• Check if account has sufficient balance
• Ensure correct account type (Spot vs Futures)

Balance Not Showing

Solutions:

• Wait a moment and refresh
• Check funds are in the correct wallet (Spot vs Futures)
• Verify API key has Read permission

IP Restriction Error

Solutions:

• Add TradeStaq's IP addresses to whitelist
• Or disable IP restrictions for testing
• Contact support for current IP addresses

Rate Limit Exceeded

Solutions:

• Reduce bot update frequency
• Use fewer concurrent bots on same API key
• Wait a few minutes and retry

API Documentation

For advanced users, MEXC API documentation:

• Spot API: github.com/mxcdevelop/APIDoc
• Futures API: contract.mexc.com/api

Next Steps

• Paper Trading - Practice risk-free
• Creating a Bot - Set up your first bot
• Custom Strategies - Write trading strategies
• API Permissions - Detailed permission guide