OPS Ops · Updated May 2026 · ~4 min · For TradingView desktop 3.2.1
TradingView Account & Crypto Fund Security Setup
In crypto, "your keys are your assets" and transfers are irreversible, so security comes first. Your TradingView account and your exchange funds are two separate lines — harden both.
TradingView account
- Enable two-factor (2FA), preferring an authenticator app (TOTP) over SMS, which can be SIM-swapped;
- Save recovery codes; review login sessions and kick unrecognized devices;
- Get the client only from official channels or this site's download page, verify the signature, and beware "high-speed downloaders" in ads and repackaged clients shared in groups.
Exchange funds (more critical)
- Minimal-permission API keys: keys for bots/webhooks must have withdrawals disabled, trade-only; bind an IP allowlist if possible;
- Enable 2FA and a withdrawal-address allowlist on the exchange too;
- Beware fake support, fake airdrops, fake apps: no one DMs to "unfreeze your assets," and anyone asking for your private key/seed phrase is a scam.
Tip: credential stuffing is the #1 source of account theft — a unique strong password per platform from a password manager, plus 2FA, blocks most attacks. For large long-term holdings, consider self-custody in a hardware wallet, off the exchange.