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/session/encryptionKey
Version: 1
GET (version:
1
)
Creates a trading session, obtaining session tokens for subsequent API access. Please note, region-specific login restrictions may apply.
Response
The encryption key to use in order to send the user password in an encrypted form
encryptionKey (String)
Encryption key in Base 64 format
timeStamp (Number)
Current timestamp in milliseconds since epoch