How to Import Your Gate.io Trades

About importing from Gate.io

Quick facts

Connect Gate.io via API (recommended)

Create a read-only Gate.io API key so trades sync automatically.

1. 1Log in to Gate.io or Gate.com.
2. 2Open the profile menu and select API Management.
3. 3Click Create API Key.
4. 4Choose API v4 Key if Gate asks for key type.
5. 5Add a remark such as TradingAtlas.
6. 6Set Wallet, Spot Trade, Account, and futures modules you use to Read Only.
7. 7Do not select Read and Write for any module.
8. 8Optionally bind trusted IP addresses.
9. 9Submit and complete 2FA verification.
10. 10Copy the API Key and Secret.
11. 11Paste both values into TradingAtlas, click Test, then Save Connection.

Required Gate.io API permissions

Read-only access is all TradingAtlas ever needs — never enable trading or withdrawals.

• ✓Wallet: Read Only
• ✓Spot Trade: Read Only
• ✓Account: Read Only
• ✓Perpetual Futures: Read Only if you trade futures

Import Gate.io via CSV

Prefer files? CSV upload works for every account.

1. 1Open your Gate.io account and locate the trade history / statements export.
2. 2Export your full Gate.io trade history as CSV (export spot and futures history separately if they are split).
3. 3Export deposits, withdrawals, and fee records if provided separately.
4. 4Open TradingAtlas and go to Import → CSV.
5. 5Upload the Gate.io files — columns are detected and mapped automatically.
6. 6Review the normalized trades and confirm the import.

Gate.io CSV exports TradingAtlas reads

Upload any or all of these — they are merged into one timeline.

• ✓Spot trade history
• ✓Perpetual futures history
• ✓Account book

Known Gate.io quirks

Platform-specific behavior that affects imports.

• ✓Requires API v4 keys — legacy v2 keys fail against v4 endpoints.
• ✓Permissions are per-module and must each be set to Read Only.
• ✓Long-tail altcoin symbols can list ahead of other venues.

Common Gate.io import issues

Quick fixes for the problems traders hit most often.

• ✓An older API v2 key can fail against v4 endpoints — create a v4 key.
• ✓Set each required module to Read Only; Read and Write is not needed.
• ✓Creating an older API v2 key can fail with API v4 endpoints.
• ✓Read and Write permissions are not required.
• ✓If IP is left unbound, Gate may apply shorter validity or extra risk controls.

Security best practices

• ✓Use a dedicated API key for TradingAtlas.
• ✓Enable IP whitelist if the exchange supports it and you have a stable IP.
• ✓Rotate keys periodically and delete keys you no longer use.
• ✓Never share API secrets in chat, email, screenshots, or support tickets.

What happens after import

Frequently asked questions

How do I import my Gate.io trades into TradingAtlas?

Connect a read-only Gate.io API key for automatic sync, or upload Gate.io CSV exports (Spot trade history, Perpetual futures history, Account book).

What Gate.io API permissions do I need?

Read-only access only — Wallet: Read Only, Spot Trade: Read Only, Account: Read Only, Perpetual Futures: Read Only if you trade futures. Never enable trading or withdrawal permissions.

Which Gate.io CSV exports work?

Yes. Upload Gate.io CSV exports — Spot trade history, Perpetual futures history, Account book — and columns are detected and mapped automatically.

Are there any Gate.io quirks I should know about?

Requires API v4 keys — legacy v2 keys fail against v4 endpoints.

My Gate.io import isn't working — what should I check?

An older API v2 key can fail against v4 endpoints — create a v4 key.

Is my Gate.io data secure?

API keys are read-only and stored encrypted. TradingAtlas can never trade or withdraw from your account.