Features
Now, let’s take a look at how to add Zerodha account in Stocks Developer.
Platforms
Zerodha account can be onboarded in following ways:
- ZERODHA_API_IPV6 => This integration uses Zerodha API & it is the recommended platform
- ZERODHA_API_M_IPV6 => This integration also uses Zerodha API, however it uses OAuth based login which requires you to manually login into your account once in a day before you start trading. This approach does not require your trading account credentials.
- KITE => This is our old integration platform, which will soon be stopped
We have given below details of each platform.
ZERODHA_API_IPV6 Platform [Recommended]
Here’s the demo video of the setup process, followed by each step mentioned in detail.
Demo
Steps in brief
You will need following details:
- Login id
- Password
- TOTP Key (You need to activate TOTP)
- API Key
- API Secret
How to get API Key & API Secret?
- Visit API dashboard: https://developers.kite.trade/apps
- Click Create New App button
- Type: Select Personal (Free)
- You also have the option to use Zerodha’s paid API, if you prefer. Its main advantage is that when using a master-child copy setup — with your Zerodha account as the master — orders are copied with almost no delay.
- App Name: Stocks Developer
- Zerodha Client ID: Your Zerodha client id
- Redirect Url: https://webx.stocksdeveloper.in/auth/zerodha
- Postback Url: https://apix.stocksdeveloper.in/postback/zerodha
- Postback Url: It is optional, keep it blank
- Description: Multi account monitoring system
- Type: Select Personal (Free)
- Click Create button
- You app will be created
- You can click the App Id to get API Key & API Secret
How to setup TOTP?
- Install Google Authenticator app on your phone
- We need the secret totp key that is provided by kite when you enable the TOTP
- If you have already enabled TOTP, then you should have this key. Most likely you would have entered in TOTP based apps like Google Authenticator. In case you do not have the key, then you can disable TOTP and re-enable it.
- Steps:
- Login to kite website
- On top right side of your screen, click on your Login Id
- Click on your Name to go to the Profile section
- In the Profile page, on top right you have Password & Security
- This has an option to enable/disable the TOTP
- Watch the video above to understand
- Important: Remember to copy the key that is generated during this step (click on Can’t scan? Copy the key link button which can be seen in the image below) . This key will not be visible once your TOTP is enabled.
- Note: Only once you have enabled TOTP, then make sure you logout & login again into kite website. If possible, try 2-3 times multiple times logout and login.
Add Zerodha account to the system
- Go to menu (Settings -> Trading Accounts)
- Click Create button
- Select Broker => Zerodha
- Select Platform => ZERODHA_API_IPV6
- Add remaining details
- Give a easy to remember nickname
- Click Validate
- On successful validation, click Save
ZERODHA_API_M_IPV6 Platform [OAuth]
Here’s the demo video of the setup process, followed by each step mentioned in detail.
Demo
Steps in brief
- This method does NOT need TOTP setup
- Setup Zerodha API as explained here
- Once you do the API setup, you will get API Key & API Secret (this is all we need)
Add Zerodha account to the system
- Go to menu (Settings -> Trading Accounts)
- Click Create button
- Select Broker => Zerodha
- Select Platform => ZERODHA_API_M_IPV6
- Add API Key & API Secret
- Click Validate
- You will be redirected to Zerodha website
- On successful login to Zerodha, your account will be saved
Static IP Setup
There are two ways to get a Static IP for your trading account:
- Option A — Auto-assign IP (recommended for most users): Our system assigns a dedicated Static IP from our pool.
- Option B — Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP): You supply your own proxy or IPv6 address. Use this if you already have a dedicated VPS or IPv6 block.
Both options are described below.
Option A — Auto-assign IP
This is a 2-step process:
1. Get your Static IP from our system first
Before creating your broker API, get your static IP from us:
- In our system, go to Accounts → Trading Accounts → Create Account
- Select your Broker and enter your Login ID
- Click “Auto-Assign IP” button — the system will immediately reserve a static IP for you
- Note down the IP shown:
- IPv4 → One primary IP is provided
- IPv6 → Both primary and secondary IPs are provided
Your IP is reserved for 24 hours. Save your account within this time to permanently assign it.
2. Create your Broker API using the Static IP from Step 1
Now go to your broker’s API creation screen and fill in the details:
- IP Type: IPv4 or IPv6 (as assigned in Step 1)
- Primary Static IP: (shown in Step 1)
- Secondary Static IP: (shown in Step 1 — only for IPv6)
- Algo Registration Type: Non-Registered
- API/Algo Category: “Below” or “Less than” 10 orders per second
Once the broker API is created, go back to our system, add any API credentials which may be pending, click Validate and Save the account. The static IP will be automatically applied to your account.
For further help, check this YouTube video showing “How to map Static IP?“
Option B — Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP)
Use this option if you have a dedicated VPS or proxy server that you want to use instead of an IP from our system.
Note: Only one IP source can be active at a time. Activating BYOIP will automatically remove any system-assigned IP, and vice versa.
Step 1: Save your proxy in “My Proxies”
Before assigning a proxy to an account, register it once in your proxy library:
- Go to Settings → My Proxies
- Click “Add Proxy”
- Fill in the details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Label | A friendly name for your reference (e.g. “Zerodha VPS”) |
| Proxy Host | IP address or hostname of your proxy server |
| Port | Port number (1–65535) |
| Username | (Optional) Proxy authentication username |
| Password | (Optional) Proxy authentication password |
- Click Save
You can add multiple proxies here and reuse them across accounts.
Step 2: Assign the proxy to your trading account
For a new account (before saving):
- While adding a new account, enter your Broker and Login ID
- Click “Bring Your Own IP”
- Select the proxy from your saved list
- The proxy is reserved immediately — proceed to fill in remaining account details and Save
For an existing account:
- Go to Accounts → Trading Accounts
- Click the pencil icon to edit your account
- Click “Bring Your Own IP”
- Select the proxy from your saved list and click “Apply”
- You will see the proxy displayed with a “Your IP” badge
Changing your proxy
- Click “Bring Your Own IP” again on the account edit screen
- Select a different proxy from your list and click “Apply”
Removing your proxy
- Click the “Remove” button next to the IP display
- The system will clear your proxy and return the account to unassigned state
- You can then use “Auto-Assign IP” to get a system IP instead
Managing your proxy library
- Go to Settings → My Proxies at any time to add, edit, or delete saved proxies
- Deleting a proxy from “My Proxies” does not affect accounts already using it