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Quick Start Guide

Get your first trading bot running in minutes.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, you'll need:

  • A FreqTradeHub account (Sign up here)
  • Exchange API keys (read-only permissions recommended)
  • A trading strategy (use our templates or bring your own)

Step 1: Create Your Account​

  1. Visit app.freqtradehub.com
  2. Click "Sign In with Google" or "Create Account"
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Complete your profile

Step 2: Connect Your Exchange​

Supported Exchanges​

  • Binance
  • Coinbase Pro
  • Kraken
  • KuCoin
  • And more...

API Key Setup​

  1. Navigate to Dashboard → Settings → Exchange API
  2. Select your exchange
  3. Enter your API credentials:
    • API Key
    • API Secret
    • Passphrase (if required)
  4. Click "Test Connection"

⚠️ Security Note: Only grant read and trade permissions. Never enable withdrawal permissions.

Step 3: Deploy Your First Bot​

Using a Template Strategy​

  1. Go to Dashboard → Bots → Create New
  2. Choose "Template Strategy"
  3. Select a pre-configured strategy:
    • Conservative DCA - Low risk, steady returns
    • RSI Scalper - Quick trades on oversold conditions
    • MACD Swing - Medium-term trend following

Configuration​

Configure your bot parameters:

# Basic Settings
bot_name: "My First Bot"
stake_currency: "USDT"
stake_amount: 100
dry_run: true  # Start with paper trading

# Risk Management
max_open_trades: 3
stoploss: -0.10  # 10% stop loss
trailing_stop: true

Launch​

  1. Review your configuration
  2. Click "Deploy Bot"
  3. Monitor the deployment progress
  4. Your bot will be live in ~30 seconds

Step 4: Monitor Performance​

Real-time Dashboard​

Access your bot's performance metrics:

  • Current profit/loss
  • Open positions
  • Trade history
  • Performance charts

Console Access​

View live logs from your bot:

# Example log output
2024-01-15 10:30:15 - INFO - Bot started successfully
2024-01-15 10:30:16 - INFO - Using strategy: RSIScalper
2024-01-15 10:30:17 - INFO - Analyzing BTC/USDT...

Step 5: Optimize & Scale​

Paper Trading​

Always start with paper trading:

  1. Enable dry_run mode
  2. Test for at least 1 week
  3. Analyze performance
  4. Adjust parameters

Going Live​

When ready for real trading:

  1. Disable dry_run
  2. Start with small amounts
  3. Monitor closely for 24-48 hours
  4. Gradually increase stake amounts

Scaling Up​

As you gain confidence:

  • Deploy multiple bots with different strategies
  • Diversify across exchanges
  • Use advanced features like webhooks

Common Commands​

Bot Management​

Through the dashboard, you can:

  • Start/Stop - Control bot operation
  • Reload Config - Apply configuration changes
  • View Logs - Real-time console access
  • Download Data - Export trade history

Performance Analysis​

Monitor key metrics:

  • ROI - Return on investment
  • Win Rate - Percentage of profitable trades
  • Sharpe Ratio - Risk-adjusted returns
  • Max Drawdown - Largest peak-to-trough decline

Next Steps​

Need Help?​

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