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Frequently Asked Questions

General​

What is OctoBot?​

OctoBot is an open-source cryptocurrency trading bot that supports multiple exchanges, strategies, and cryptocurrencies.

Is OctoBot free?​

Yes. OctoBot is open-source and free to use. OctoBot Cloud offers optional managed hosting.

Which exchanges are supported?​

OctoBot supports 20+ exchanges including Binance, Bybit, OKX, Kraken, Bitget, Coinex, Gate.io, and more. See the exchanges reference for the full list.

Troubleshooting​

OctoBot won't start​

  • Ensure Python 3.13+ is installed: python --version
  • Check logs in the logs/ directory
  • Try reinstalling: pip install --upgrade --force-reinstall octobot

Exchange connection fails​

  • Verify your API keys are correct and have trading permissions
  • Check that your IP is whitelisted if the exchange requires it
  • Ensure your system clock is synchronized (NTP)

Web interface is not accessible​

  • Check that port 5001 is not blocked by a firewall
  • If running in Docker, ensure the port is mapped: -p 5001:5001