KC01 - Kucoin sub-account setup & funding
Please follow the steps below to set up your Kucoin sub-account and get it funded.
Note: these steps assume that you have already created an account on Kucoin. If you have not, please complete that step prior to working through this guide.
Sub-Account Setup
- Log into your main Kucoin account:
- Hover over your profile icon
- Select: 'Sub-Account'
- Select 'Create Sub-Account'
- Enter a Sub-Account Name
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Select the following permissions:
- Spot
- Margin
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Futures
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Enter a Login Password
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Select 'Save'
- Complete the security verification steps to finalise your sub-account setup
Enabling Futures Trading
- Log into your sub-account (either log out of the Main account and log into your Sub-Account; or use a different browser to log in).
- When logging into your sub-account, you need to use your Sub-Account Name (not your main account email address), plus your main account password.
Note: if you change your sub-account login credentials or add 2FA directly within your sub-account, you will use these new credentials to log into your sub-account going forward.
- Once you have logged into your sub-account, head to Assets > Asset Overview and click on ‘Enable Futures Trading’ on the Futures Account.
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Go to Profile > Account Security
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Enable the 2FA and under Google Verification using your phone app to scan and complete the 2FA.
- Trading Password: Change or Create a new Trading Password for your sub-account
- When finished, logout from your sub-account.
Funding Your Kucoin Account
The key steps are as follows:
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Buy cryptocurrency (e.g. USDT) with FIAT currency (i.e. USD, AUD, CAD etc). If your futures exchange does not offer this facility, buy crypto with a Fiat exchange first, such as Coinbase, Binance, Coinspot, Kraken, etc...
[Note: some exchanges offer Fiat facilities to some countries but not others. You will need to check what's available in your location].
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Swap your cryptocurrency for USDT (applicable if you've purchased or already own anything other than USDT, e.g. BTC, ETH, USD, AUD, etc..)
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Send your USDT to Kucoin (this only applies if you purchased on a different Fiat exchange)
IMPORTANT: when sending cryptocurrency, you need to select a Network which is available on both exchanges. For USDT, the lowest fees will be on the TRC20 network.
For a more detailed explanation, please watch the video guide below:
For more ways on purchasing cryptocurrency & transferring to your exchange, please see the guides below:
How to setup & fund your Coinbase account
How to setup & fund your exchange using Cashapp
Funding Your Sub-Account
While you are still in the Funding/Main account, you can commence the transfer process.
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Hover over your profile icon
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Select: 'Sub-Account'
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From the sub-account menu, go to your new sub-account and select 'Transfer'
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Transfer USDT from your Master (Funding/Main) Account - Funding Account to your Sub Account - Futures Account
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Select: 'Confirm'
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Once the transfer is complete, a success message will be displayed on the screen
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Once your account is funded, your FinRev trades will commence at 00:00 UTC. Please note that if your API connection occurs close to 00:00 UTC you may miss the upcoming trades and commence the following day.
Optional Step: While you are logged into your sub-account, you may also want to activate 2FA to secure your account. You can view security options by clicking on your profile icon and selecting: 'Account Security'.
For a detailed walkthrough, please watch the video below:
- To see your trades on KuCoin → login to your sub-account.
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Go to Assets
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Futures Account
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Futures Orders
- Trade History
Trade History shows your FinRev trades
Note: Please view our guide below on connecting Kucoin to FinRev via API:
KC02 - How To Connect/Reconnect Kucoin API With FinRev
If you require assistance with any of the steps above, please reach out to our customer support team at: [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch with a coach.