Managing digital assets across multiple accounts has become a necessity for traders and investors seeking greater control, organization, and security. To meet these evolving needs, the sub-account feature allows users to create and manage multiple child accounts under a single parent (master) account. This structure enhances flexibility in fund allocation, trading strategies, and access control—all while maintaining centralized oversight.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about sub-accounts: how to create them, their capabilities, limitations, and the relationship between parent and child accounts. Whether you're an individual managing personal portfolios or part of a team coordinating trading activities, this feature can significantly streamline your workflow.
How to Create a Sub-Account
To begin using sub-accounts, log in to your master account and navigate to your profile by clicking on your avatar. From there, select “Sub-Accounts” to access the management dashboard. Click the “Create Sub-Account” button to start the setup process.
You’ll be prompted to enter:
- A unique sub-account login name
- A secure login password
- An optional note or label for internal reference
Please note:
The sub-account login name must be unique across the platform and cannot be changed after creation. While the note field is optional, it's highly recommended for organizing multiple accounts (e.g., “Arbitrage Bot,” “Long-Term Holdings,” or “Team Trader A”).
Once submitted, your sub-account is immediately active and ready for configuration.
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Key Features and Capabilities of Sub-Accounts
Sub-accounts are designed to function as semi-independent entities with full trading and operational functionality—within defined boundaries that protect the integrity of the master account.
1. Web-Based Login Access
Sub-accounts can be accessed via web browser using the assigned login name, email, or phone number. Each sub-account operates with its own credentials, allowing for secure, role-specific access.
Currently, sub-account functionality is not available on mobile apps. All actions must be performed through the desktop or web interface.
2. Internal Fund Transfers
Users can transfer funds between different wallets within a sub-account—such as spot, margin (cross and isolated), futures, and funding wallets. However, transferring assets from a sub-account back to the master account must be done from the master account interface.
This restriction ensures that only authorized administrators can move funds out of sub-accounts, adding an extra layer of financial control.
3. Independent Contact Information Binding
Each sub-account can bind its own phone number and email address, separate from the master account. This enables distinct communication channels and improves security by reducing dependency on a single point of contact.
4. Custom Security Settings
For enhanced protection, each sub-account supports independent security configurations:
- Change login and trading passwords
- Enable or modify Google Authenticator (2FA)
- Manage session activity
These settings allow users operating sub-accounts to maintain personal security protocols without affecting the master account’s configuration.
5. API Key Creation and Management
Sub-accounts can generate up to 10 API keys, supporting both spot/margin and futures trading integrations. To create an API key:
- Log in to the master account
- Go to the sub-account list
- Click “View” on the target sub-account
- Navigate to the API management section
- Click “Create API,” set a note and API password, then complete verification
The API password is critical—it will be required when calling the API and cannot be recovered if lost.
APIs can later be edited or revoked directly within the sub-account environment.
6. Full Trading Functionality
Sub-accounts support:
- Spot trading
- Margin trading (cross and isolated)
- Futures contracts (including dual-position mode)
This makes it possible to run diverse strategies across multiple accounts simultaneously. For example, you can use one sub-account for aggressive short-term futures trades and another for long-term spot holdings—without interference between positions.
Notably, multi-position mode allows opening both long and short positions independently across different accounts. Since each sub-account is treated as a separate entity, they do not share position data with the master account or other sub-accounts.
7. No Withdrawal Privileges
For security reasons, sub-accounts cannot initiate withdrawals. All fund extractions must be authorized through the master account. This prevents unauthorized or accidental asset movement while still allowing decentralized trading operations.
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8. Exclusion from Platform Promotions
Sub-accounts are not eligible to participate in certain platform activities such as:
- Pool-X staking
- Spotlight token sales
- Airdrops
- Limited-time campaigns
All promotional benefits are tied exclusively to the master account.
Relationship Between Master and Sub-Accounts
Understanding the hierarchical dynamics between parent and child accounts is crucial for effective use.
1. KYC and Fee Level Inheritance
Sub-accounts automatically inherit:
- The master account’s KYC verification status
- Trading fee tier
This means sub-accounts do not require separate identity verification. Additionally, lower fees associated with higher-tier master accounts are applied uniformly across all sub-accounts.
2. Trading Volume Aggregation
All trading volume and fees generated by sub-accounts are aggregated into the master account’s statistics. This helps accelerate fee tier upgrades based on combined activity.
3. Centralized Security Control
The master account retains full administrative authority over all sub-accounts, including:
- Freezing or unfreezing access
- Resetting login or trading passwords
- Disabling Google Authenticator
This ensures that administrators can quickly respond to suspicious activity or personnel changes.
4. Full Administrative Oversight
Only the master account can:
- Create or delete sub-accounts
- Initiate fund transfers between sub-accounts and itself
- Monitor transaction history and balances
This top-down control model balances operational flexibility with centralized accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I change my sub-account’s login name after creation?
A: No. The login name is permanent and cannot be modified once set.
Q: Are sub-accounts supported on mobile apps?
A: Not currently. Sub-account access and management are only available via the web platform.
Q: Can a sub-account withdraw funds directly?
A: No. Withdrawals must be initiated from the master account for security reasons.
Q: Do sub-accounts have their own KYC process?
A: No. They inherit KYC status from the master account.
Q: How many API keys can one sub-account create?
A: Up to 10 API keys per sub-account.
Q: Can I use sub-accounts for arbitrage or algorithmic trading?
A: Yes. With independent API access and full trading capabilities, sub-accounts are ideal for running bots or executing complex strategies across isolated environments.
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