> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.optimusflow.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.optimusflow.app/connections/connection-to-oanda.md).

# Connection to OANDA

This guide helps you in a few simple steps to configure the connection to OANDA with the correct settings.

1. Open real or demo trading account with OANDA on their [**official website**](https://www.oanda.com/).

![Open demo or real account with OANDA](/files/-LvqvnhjrMOuPgI59Kwr)

1. After completing registration and confirming your account, **go to your OANDA account**. To do this, use your *Username* and *Password*.
2. Click on **Manage API Access** in *My Services* to get a unique API key (Token API) in your personal cabinet.

![Get your personal API key](/files/-Lvqvnhlo8V3Lh5XtG-B)

1. **Generate your API key** and copy it carefully. 

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In case you have forgotten or lost your API key, you can create a new one at any time. To do this, click the **Revoke** button.
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![Generate and copy your API key](/files/-Lvqvnhnvo1XaWYeDC_e)

1. Launch OptimusFLOW platform **(**[https://www.OptimusFLOW.com/](https://optimusfutures.com/OptimusFlow.php)**)** and select OANDA from the connection list. Choose demo or real connection and insert the API key.

![Connect to OANDA using your API Key.](/files/-M1S3Hc5JShu2QBCNVmA)