> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.velo.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.velo.xyz/hyperevm/manual-connection.md).

# Manual Connection

To add a Hyperliquid account manually on Velo, navigate to the [API page](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/API) on Hyperliquid. You will create an API wallet on Hyperliquid which will then be used to trade on Velo.

{% hint style="info" %}
An API wallet will never have access to the main wallet funds and will only have access to trading actions on Hyperliquid.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Create an API wallet on Hyperliquid

* Enter a name for the API wallet (e.g. velo.xyz)
* Generate a new wallet
* Press the button "Authorize API Wallet" which will open up a popup

![CleanShot 2025-07-23 at 19 36 32@2x](/files/2401f752a52f7e94fab2e8ed8890d6ba2e2076e4)
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{% step %}

### In the authorization popup

* Enter any preferred expiration date on the API wallet (max 180 days)
* Save the API wallet private key
* Authorize the API wallet (this should prompt e.g. MetaMask for a signature to approve the API wallet)

![CleanShot 2025-07-23 at 19 39 55@2x](/files/f9c7d5f75e96766804d13e9c846b19e21edf261b)
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{% step %}

### Add the API wallet to Velo

After the API wallet has been authorized, you'll need two values to enter into Velo:

* The master account address (NOTE: not the API wallet address — this is the master account address found at the top-right of the Hyperliquid UI)\
  ![CleanShot 2025-07-23 at 19 41 43@2x](/files/78b1e37c14d4a378b5a5c4eea4b445dd5383602e)
* The API wallet private key that was previously saved

Then:

* Accept the terms
* Press "Connect"

![CleanShot 2025-07-23 at 19 49 46@2x](/files/e3b8efee0e21254d6bd3b5a40a4add8aa63a57ab)
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