Intermediate6 min5 STEPS

Fix API Connection Errors

Diagnose and resolve Kraken API authentication and connection issues

Updated 2/17/2026
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Guided flows

Guided step-by-step flows for setup and operations.

Steps

01Identify error type

Check error message: 'Invalid API Key' = wrong credentials. 'API Expired' = key disabled. 'Rate Limit' = too many requests.

02Verify API key status

Log into Kraken, navigate to Settings > API. Ensure your QuantumEdge key is active, not expired or deleted.

03Check permissions

Verify the API key has the required trade permissions enabled on Kraken. QuantumEdge needs query and order management permissions to operate.

04Test on exchange

Try using the API key directly in Kraken's interface to verify it works. This helps determine if the issue is on the Kraken side or within QuantumEdge.

05Regenerate if needed

If the key is no longer valid, generate a new trade-only API key on Kraken and update it in QuantumEdge under Settings > Exchanges > Edit.

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