Not able to generate key for demo API account.

[Parthiv]

Hi,

I have created demo account for testing API stuff. But to access the API I need to generate the key, but I am not seeing that option into the "Setting" Page.

Would you please let me know, how would I do that ?

Thanks,

Parthiv

[AndaIG]

Hi @Parthiv

For API support please see the FAQ available from the following link: https://labs.ig.com/faq or you can also email webapisupport@ig.com

All the best, 

Anda

[DimitriUK]

You cannot generate key in demo you need to have a trading account.

[paulbjensen]

I found a way to get at the API keys. Here's a guide.

You will need to have a live share dealing account in order to access it.

1. On the "My IG" page, Click the down arrow on the "Open new platform" button, and click on "Open old platform".



This will open the old platform, which looks quite retro compared to the current platform, but it's still functional and has things that haven't yet found their way into the current platform.

2. In the top right of the old platform, click on "My Account".

A modal window will appear in the current page called "My Account". 

3. In the left-side pane of that modal window, you will see a menu item called "Settings". Click on it.

4. That menu item will expand to show more options, one of which is called "Web API keys". Click on that.

You will now get to see any API keys you may have created already, as well as a form to create a new API key.

Happy trading.

[myTradeBot]

I can't find the option for generating web API key as i need to use for my autotrade system. i have already had my live account and found the documentation, but still find anywhere under the settings mean, there is no mean option for generate the web API key. Please advise

[KoketsoIG]

1 hour ago, myTradeBot said:

I can't find the option for generating web API key as i need to use for my autotrade system. i have already had my live account and found the documentation, but still find anywhere under the settings mean, there is no mean option for generate the web API key. Please advise

Dear @myTradeBot,

Please ensure that you have a CFD or spreadbet account.

Thanks,

KoketsoIG

[IvanSpok]

Hi!

Could you advise please how to open CFD accout if i already have share account. (there is not "Add account" button anywhere). I can't find this option. 

Would I be able to use API to trade with my share accout as well?

 

 

Edited June 25 by IvanSpok