Message: Okx Requires password Credential

Mar 12, 2025 by ADMIN 44 views

Freqtrade Authentication Error: "okx requires 'password' credential"

Freqtrade is a popular open-source trading bot that allows users to automate their cryptocurrency trading strategies. However, users may encounter authentication errors when trying to connect to certain exchanges, including OKX. In this article, we will explore the issue of "okx requires 'password' credential" and provide a step-by-step guide to resolve the problem.

Before we dive into the solution, let's take a look at the environment in which the issue is occurring.

Docker version: Latest
Freqtrade version: 2025.2

The error message "okx requires 'password' credential" is displayed when trying to connect to the OKX exchange using Freqtrade. The error message is repeated multiple times, indicating that the authentication attempt is failing.

2025-03-12 09:38:56,978 - freqtrade - INFO - freqtrade 2025.2
2025-03-12 09:38:59,304 - numexpr.utils - INFO - NumExpr defaulting to 2 
threads.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,230 - freqtrade.worker - INFO - Starting worker 2025.2
2025-03-12 09:39:11,233 - freqtrade.configuration.load_config - INFO - Using 
config: /freqtrade/user_data/config.json ...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,237 - freqtrade.loggers - INFO - Enabling colorized output.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,240 - freqtrade.loggers - INFO - Verbosity set to 0
2025-03-12 09:39:11,243 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Runmode
set to live.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,246 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - 
Parameter --db-url detected ...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,247 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Dry run
is disabled
2025-03-12 09:39:11,249 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Using 
DB: "sqlite:////freqtrade/user_data/tradesv3.sqlite"
2025-03-12 09:39:11,251 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Using 
max_open_trades: 3 ...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,286 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Using 
user-data directory: /freqtrade/user_data ...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,294 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Using 
data directory: /freqtrade/user_data/data/okx ...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,299 - freqtrade.exchange.check_exchange - INFO - Checking 
exchange...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,345 - freqtrade.exchange.check_exchange - INFO - Exchange 
"okx" is officially supported by the Freqtrade development team.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,348 - freqtrade.configuration.configuration - INFO - Using 
pairlist from configuration.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,431 - freqtrade.resolvers.iresolver - INFO - Using resolved 
strategy SampleStrategy from 
'/freqtrade/user_data/strategies/sample_strategy.py'...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,434 - freqtrade.strategy.hyper - INFO - Found no parameter 
file.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,437 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Override strategy 'stake_currency' with value in config file: USDT.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,441 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Override strategy 'stake_amount' with value in config file: unlimited.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,444 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Override strategy 'unfilledtimeout' with value in config file: {'entry': 10, 
'exit': 10, 'exit_timeout_count': 0, 'unit': 'minutes'}.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,446 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Override strategy 'max_open_trades' with value in config file: 3.
2025-03-12 09:39:11,449 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using minimal_roi: {'60': 0.01, '30': 0.02, '0': 0.04}
2025-03-12 09:39:11,453 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using timeframe: 5m
2025-03-12 09:39:11,455 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using stoploss: -0.1
2025-03-12 09:39:11,457 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using trailing_stop: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,458 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using trailing_stop_positive_offset: 0.0
2025-03-12 09:39:11,460 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using trailing_only_offset_is_reached: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,462 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using use_custom_stoploss: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,464 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using process_only_new_candles: True
2025-03-12 09:39:11,467 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using order_types: {'entry': 'limit', 'exit': 'limit', 'stoploss': 
'market', 'stoploss_on_exchange': False}
2025-03-12 09:39:11,469 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using order_time_in_force: {'entry': 'GTC', 'exit': 'GTC'}
2025-03-12 09:39:11,471 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using stake_currency: USDT
2025-03-12 09:39:11,473 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using stake_amount: unlimited
2025-03-12 09:39:11,475 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using startup_candle_count: 200
2025-03-12 09:39:11,477 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using unfilledtimeout: {'entry': 10, 'exit': 10, 'exit_timeout_count': 
0, 'unit': 'minutes'}
2025-03-12 09:39:11,479 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using use_exit_signal: True
2025-03-12 09:39:11,481 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using exit_profit_only: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,482 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using ignore_roi_if_entry_signal: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,484 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using exit_profit_offset: 0.0
2025-03-12 09:39:11,486 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using disable_dataframe_checks: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,487 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using ignore_buying_expired_candle_after: 0
2025-03-12 09:39:11,489 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using position_adjustment_enable: False
2025-03-12 09:39:11,491 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using max_entry_position_adjustment: -1
2025-03-12 09:39:11,493 - freqtrade.resolvers.strategy_resolver - INFO - 
Strategy using max_open_trades: 3
2025-03-12 09:39:11,495 - freqtrade.configuration.config_validation - INFO - 
Validating configuration ...
2025-03-12 09:39:11,511 - freqtrade.exchange.exchange - INFO - Using CCXT 4.4.62
2025-03-12 09:39:11,608 - freqtrade.exchange.exchange - INFO - Using Exchange 
"OKX"
2025-03-12 09:39:16,028 - freqtrade.resolvers.exchange_resolver - INFO - Using 
resolved exchange 'Okx'...
2025-03-12 09:39:16,220 - freqtrade.exchange.common - WARNING - get_balances() 
returned exception: "Could not get balance due to AuthenticationError. Message: 
okx requires "password" credential". Retrying still for 4 times.
2025-03-12 09:39:16,427 - freqtrade.exchange.common - WARNING - get_balances() 
returned exception: "Could not get balance due<br/>
**Freqtrade Authentication Error: "okx requires 'password' credential" - Q&A**

**Q: What is the error "okx requires 'password' credential" in Freqtrade?**
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A: The error "okx requires 'password' credential" is an authentication error that occurs when Freqtrade tries to connect to the OKX exchange. This error is typically caused by a missing or incorrect API key or password in the Freqtrade configuration file.

**Q: Why do I need a password for OKX in Freqtrade?**
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A: OKX requires a password for authentication, which is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access to your account. Freqtrade needs this password to connect to the OKX exchange and retrieve your account balance and other information.

**Q: How do I get the password for OKX in Freqtrade?**
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A: To get the password for OKX in Freqtrade, you need to create an API key on the OKX website and then add it to your Freqtrade configuration file. Here are the steps:

1. Go to the OKX website and log in to your account.
2. Click on the "API" tab and then click on "Create API Key".
3. Fill in the required information, such as your account name and email address.
4. Click on "Create API Key" to generate the API key.
5. Copy the API key and add it to your Freqtrade configuration file.

**Q: What if I don't have an API key for OKX?**
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A: If you don't have an API key for OKX, you can create one by following the steps above. If you're still having trouble, you can contact OKX support for assistance.

**Q: How do I add the API key to my Freqtrade configuration file?**
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A: To add the API key to your Freqtrade configuration file, follow these steps:

1. Open your Freqtrade configuration file in a text editor.
2. Add the following line to the file: `okx_api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"`
3. Replace `YOUR_API_KEY_HERE` with your actual API key.
4. Save the file and restart Freqtrade.

**Q: What if I'm still getting the error "okx requires 'password' credential"?**
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A: If you're still getting the error "okx requires 'password' credential" after adding the API key to your Freqtrade configuration file, try the following:

1. Check that your API key is correct and not expired.
2. Make sure that your Freqtrade configuration file is correctly formatted and that the API key is in the correct location.
3. Try restarting Freqtrade and see if the error persists.
4. If the error persists, contact Freqtrade support for assistance.

**Q: Can I use a different exchange instead of OKX?**
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A: Yes, you can use a different exchange instead of OKX. Freqtrade supports many different exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, and more. To switch to a different exchange, simply change the `exchange` parameter in your Freqtrade configuration file to the name of the exchange you want to use.

**Q: How do I troubleshoot Freqtrade authentication errors?**
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A: To troubleshoot Freqtrade authentication errors, follow these steps:

1. Check the Freqtrade logs for any error messages related to authentication.
2. Make sure that your API key is correct and not expired.
3. Check that your Freqtrade configuration file is correctly formatted and that the API key is in the correct location.
4. Try restarting Freqtrade and see if the error persists.
5. If the error persists, contact Freqtrade support for assistance.