Important Information Before You Begin
Deleting API keys or an entire exchange connection impacts any bots or trades running through that connection. Please review the following warnings before proceeding.
Deleting API Keys on Your Exchange
Warning:
When API keys are deleted from your exchange, all connected SmartTrades and DCA Bot trades in 3Commas will enter a Suspended status for 7 days. You can create new API keys and reconnect the exchange within this grace period to resume your trades.
For SmartTrades, you also have the option to manually cancel and recreate suspended trades.
Steps to Delete API Keys on Your Exchange
Go to the exchange’s API management page
A full list of supported exchanges and links to their API settings can be found in:
How to create API keys on your exchange.
Locate the API key(s) you want to delete and click the “Delete” button
This button may differ in appearance per exchange. Below are a few examples:
Confirm the deletion when prompted
Once done, your API keys have been removed from the exchange. You can now generate new ones if needed.
Deleting an Exchange from 3Commas
Critical Alert
Deleting an exchange from 3Commas will result in permanent loss of:
All associated DCA Bots, Grid Bots, Smart Bots
SmartTrades
Trade history and performance statistics
This action cannot be undone. Proceed only if you're sure.
Steps to Delete an Exchange from 3Commas
1. Cancel or close all active bots and trades
SmartTrades
DCA Bots
Grid Bots
If any are still active, you won’t be able to delete the exchange.
2. Go to the My Portfolio page and find the exchange you wish to delete
3. Click the three-dot menu icon (⋮) and select “Delete”
5. Confirm the deletion when prompted
If you missed any active trades or bots, you’ll see an error message.
Return to Step 1 and ensure everything is fully stopped or canceled.
Once confirmed, the exchange will be removed from your 3Commas account.
