> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://takeprofit.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect or Create an Exchange Account

Before you can trade, connect an exchange account. TakeProfit currently supports **Bybit** for spot and derivatives trading.

<Tip>
  **Get up to 50% cashback.** Most accounts earn the full **50%** TakeBack rate on their trading fees — create a **new** Bybit account through TakeProfit, or link an existing account that isn't already tied to another partner. Accounts affiliated with another Bybit partner earn **10%**. [See how to create your account →](/guide/monetization-tools/rebates#how-to-create-a-bybit-account-via-takeprofit)
</Tip>

## Open the Connect Prompt

When you click **Buy** or **Sell** on the chart and no account is connected, you'll be prompted to link one.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/takeprofit-a5dc0462/kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ/images/guide/trading/bybit/connect2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ&q=85&s=e13eb1c30627dd7dd55b7d6c4d34d143" alt="" width="4096" height="2274" data-path="images/guide/trading/bybit/connect2.png" />

You can also connect at any time:

* Click **Add Account** directly.
* Add the **Account Widget** via **Add Widgets**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/takeprofit-a5dc0462/kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ/images/guide/trading/bybit/account1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ&q=85&s=b8aa76a5f4691dcc8987e3031e066112" alt="" width="4096" height="2274" data-path="images/guide/trading/bybit/account1.png" />

## Choose a Connection Method

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/takeprofit-a5dc0462/kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ/images/guide/trading/bybit/connect3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ&q=85&s=dd57c4a1e4fb58c2a4f63fcb1eee66c1" alt="" width="4096" height="2274" data-path="images/guide/trading/bybit/connect3.png" />

You can connect in two ways:

* **Fast Connect** — link your Bybit account in a few clicks via secure OAuth. New accounts and existing non-affiliated accounts get the **50%** TakeBack rebate; accounts already affiliated with another partner get **10%**.
* **API Keys** — connect manually with your own API keys, as described below.

### Connect with API Keys

1. Open the **API Settings** in your Bybit account.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/takeprofit-a5dc0462/kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ/images/guide/trading/bybit/BybitAPI.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kQf8hHJkY6Ua7RGQ&q=85&s=aa23353eb459ff7e2427d5ac31aa94b8" alt="" width="4096" height="2274" data-path="images/guide/trading/bybit/BybitAPI.png" />

2. Create a new API key.
3. Enable:
   * Orders
   * Positions
   * Balance
4. Copy:
   * API Key
   * API Secret
5. Paste them into TakeProfit and click **Connect**.
6. After a successful connection, your account data will automatically sync.

## Margin & Leverage

Once connected, you can configure:

* **Margin Mode** (e.g. Cross / Isolated)
* **Leverage**

These changes apply to your positions according to the specific rules of your connected exchange.

<Note>**Bybit EU (bybit.eu) is not supported.** Use a standard Bybit account to connect.</Note>

## Next step

<Card title="Using the Order Form" icon="table-list" href="/guide/trading/order-form">
  Place your first market or limit order with built-in risk controls.
</Card>