Setting up the Autoview Web Platform

Setting up the Autoview Web Platform allows you to automate trading based on signals received via webhooks, offering an alternative to the Chrome Extension. This platform is particularly useful for integrating with services like TradingView, custom Python scripts and Trendspider that can send alerts using webhooks. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get the Web Platform connected and ready for automated trading.

Understanding the Autoview Web Platform

The Autoview Web Platform operates by receiving alerts, typically from charting or signal services such as TradingView, through webhooks. These webhooks act as the trigger mechanism, sending necessary trading commands to the platform, which then executes those commands on your connected exchange accounts.

Step 1: Accessing and Preparing the Web Platform

Navigate to Autoview.com and create your account, or login if you already have one. Once you have accessed the platform interface, the core setup involves configuring webhook integration and API key management.

Step 2: Setting Up Webhook Integration

This is the primary way the Web Platform receives trading signals.

• Obtain your Webhook URL/Key: You can create a new webhook key by selecting webhooks under "Your configuration". When creating a webhook, an optional webhook key can be assigned to help protect your webhook from unwanted requests or accidental triggering. Once you have come up with your webhook name and key (Remember it as you will need it in the next step.), you can click "create webhook". You will be returned to the webhook page, where you can click the link button to have your webhook url added to your clipboard. It will look something like this:

  https://api.autoview.com/hook/6a01ccb-...-6c8923c880e/

  You will than want to add your key to it by adding the `?key=

  https://autoview.com/hook/6a01ccb-...-6c8923c880e/?key=[YourWebhookKeyGoesHere]    

• Configure Alerts in Your Source Platform: Go to your charting or alerting platform (e.g., TradingView). When setting up an alert, you will need to specify the webhook URL provided by the Autoview Web Platform.
• Add Trading Commands to Your Alerts: Within the alert message box in your source platform, you will include the specific Autoview commands that define the trade you want to execute which are made up of parameters (e.g., for Take Profit tp= , Reduce only <code>ro=1</code>, Sizing q= , Stop Loss sl= , etc.). These commands are interpreted by the Autoview Web Platform upon receiving the webhook alert. The platform supports various features triggered by alerts, and a single command include many parameters.

  s=[SYMBOL] b=buy q=10% p=-1%--2% & tp=2.3 tpv=point fsl=1234.56 ts=1% 

Step 3: Connecting to Your Exchange Accounts via API Keys

For the Web Platform to execute trades, it needs permission to interact with your exchange accounts. This is done using API keys.

1. Generate API Keys on Your Exchange: Log in to your trading exchange (supported platforms include Kraken, Tradovate, Binance, Bitfinex, BitMEX, ByBit, Coinbase Pro, KuCoin, OANDA, OKX, Gate.io, Huobi, Bitget, Gemini, Deribit, Poloniex, OKEx, OkCoin, and potentially others). Navigate to the API management section.
2. Configure API Key Permissions: This is a critical security step. When creating API keys, grant only the necessary permissions for trading. Avoid granting withdrawal permissions to the keys used for automated trading. Some exchanges allow whitelisting IP addresses for added security, which restricts access to your API keys only from specified IP addresses.
3. Input API Keys into Autoview: Within the Autoview Web Platform's settings, you will enter the API key and API secret generated by your exchange. The platform features API key integration and management, including secure export/import options for credentials.

Step 4: Testing Your Setup

Before risking real capital, it is highly recommended to test your configuration.

1. Utilise the d=1 parameter: Including d=1 in your alert syntax acts as a dry run, verifying your command syntax and demonstrating how Autoview would process the order without execution.
2. Check Platform Logs: The Web Platform provides logs similar to the extension's export log feature. Reviewing these logs is essential for debugging and confirming that alerts are being received and processed correctly. If the platform indicates an account is disconnected, checking your API key setup is usually the first step. By following these steps, focusing on secure API key management and thorough testing, you can effectively set up the Autoview Web Platform to automate your trading strategies based on webhook alerts.