# Backpack

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Starting from version 7.1, the [Tiger.com](https://tiger.com/) terminal supports connecting to the Backpack exchange with the ability to trade spot and futures instruments (in USDC), receive real-time and historical market data, and synchronize balances, orders, and positions.
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To set up the connection, follow these steps:

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### Registration

Register on the[ Backpack exchange website](https://backpack.exchange/).
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### Verification

After registration, the exchange will prompt you to complete verification. If the KYC procedure is successful, you will see the following message on the [corresponding page](https://backpack.exchange/user/kyc/individual):

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Click the **"Start Trading"** button to proceed with further setup.
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### 2FA

Open the **"**[**Settings - Security**](https://backpack.exchange/settings/security)**"** section and activate two-factor authentication (2FA) there:

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### Navigating to API

1. In the top menu, go to the **"Portfolio"** section.
2. Select a trading account (in our case - **Main**).
3. Go to the **"Settings - API keys"** section.
4. Select **"New API key"**:<br>

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### API Permissions

Enter an arbitrary key name.

To perform trading operations via API keys, the **"Read Only"** toggle must be left **disabled**.

* If you want a system-generated public key, leave the **"Public Key"** field empty.
* Otherwise, you must provide a key created using the Ed25519 algorithm and presented as a base64 string.

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### Confirmation

Enter the verification code from Google Authenticator for confirmation:

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### Key Information

The API keys will appear on the opened page; save them in a secure place:

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### Connecting in the Terminal

Launch [Tiger.com](https://tiger.com/) app and select **File → Connections →Setup** from the main menu.

In the window that opens, click the **+ Create New Connection** button and select **Backpack** from the list that appears.

In the window that opens, enter the API keys:

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API keys are created for a unified trading account, so for trading both spot and futures assets, only one connection setup is sufficient.
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Upon successful setup, you will see a corresponding confirmation message and a green icon next to the Backpack connection:

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