Protect your Binance crypto trading account with IP Whitelisting — the must-have cybersecurity defense. Learn how it works and its benefits now.
👉 Secure your trading account now with IP Whitelisting
Why IP Whitelisting Is Mandatory on Bitsgap
Starting January 2023, whitelisting Bitsgap IPs is mandatory for users on supported exchanges. This security measure:
- Prevents unauthorized access to your trading account.
- Ensures trading occurs only from authorized IP addresses.
With phishing attacks at record highs, IP whitelisting adds a critical layer of protection against bad actors.
Whitelisting: A Security Essential
A whitelist is a pre-approved list granting access to trusted entities (emails, IPs, apps). Non-listed items are automatically blocked.
Example Uses:
- Newsletters: Adding sender emails to avoid spam filters.
- Crypto Exchanges: Whitelisting withdrawal addresses to restrict fund transfers.
(Blacklisting, conversely, blocks specific items.)
How IP Whitelisting Works
IP whitelisting restricts account access to approved IP addresses. For example:
- When creating Binance API keys for Bitsgap, you must specify Bitsgap’s IPs.
- Any attempt to use your API keys from non-whitelisted IPs is blocked.
Each user gets a unique server IP list for their exchange connections.
Key Benefits of IP Whitelisting
- Prevents Unauthorized Access: Even compromised API keys are useless from non-whitelisted IPs.
- Protects Trading Permissions: Maintains uninterrupted API connections.
- Avoids Errors: Resolves "[No Trusted IPs]" system alerts.
Without whitelisting, malicious actors could exploit leaked API keys to withdraw funds or manipulate trades.
How to Whitelist Bitsgap IPs
Steps for KuCoin:
- In Bitsgap, go to My Exchanges → Add New Exchange → Copy whitelisted IPs.
On KuCoin:
- Navigate to API Management.
- Enable IP Restriction and paste Bitsgap’s IPs.
- Disable Transfer permissions for security.
- Connect API keys in Bitsgap.
👉 Quickly secure your API keys with Fast Connect
Supported Exchanges:
- Binance
- KuCoin
- Kraken
(For Binance, see Bitsgap’s Help Center.)
Fast Connect: The Easier Alternative
For Binance and OKX, Fast Connect (OAuth) offers:
- Automatic IP whitelisting.
- 3-click setup.
- Encrypted API keys.
No manual key management or whitelist errors.
Learn more in Bitsgap’s Fast Connect guide.
FAQ
1. What happens if I skip IP whitelisting?
Your API connection may fail ("No Trusted IPs" error), and leaked keys risk fund theft.
2. Can I whitelist multiple IPs?
Yes, add all Bitsgap server IPs provided during setup.
3. Is whitelisting reversible?
Yes, but disabling it removes critical security layers.
4. Does Fast Connect work for all exchanges?
Currently only Binance and OKX.
🚀 Ready to trade securely? Start IP whitelisting today.