Important Updates to SmartAPI in Compliance with SEBI Guidelines

projectSB

@admin What about the old APP? When I registered my static IP, I could not register it with my existing App. Is that expected?

admin

@tushar22 As per the circular, only 1 API key can be used for non registered, client generated algos.

By providing more API keys, it will be non compliant with the circular.

admin

Hello All,

The changes will take place on 1st October 2025.

Lakshay.kh

@admin @shambhurao-rane facing the same issue

hemanthkumar097

@lakshay-kh @admin Facing the same issue i registered my app using static ip i getting the error message while creating session Response: {'message': 'Invalid apiKey', 'errorcode': 'AB1053', 'status': False, 'data': None}

StaticIP

@admin

Static IP Whitelisting Process - Potential Misuse and Suggested Improvements

Current Process Understanding:

Users submit their static IP address through the broker's web portal
System checks if the IP is already registered by another user
If not registered, the IP gets successfully registered under the submitting user's name

Identified Issue:
The current implementation has a significant vulnerability where:

Intentional Misuse: Someone can deliberately register my IP address before I attempt to register
Accidental Entry: Users may mistakenly enter incorrect IP addresses, blocking legitimate owners
Dynamic IP Reassignment: If an IP was previously registered by another user and later assigned to me by my ISP, I cannot register despite being the legitimate current owner

Real-world Impact:

Legitimate users are blocked from registering their own IP addresses
No verification mechanism to confirm actual ownership/usage of the IP
Potential for malicious blocking of competitors or other users

Suggested Solutions:

1. IP Ownership Verification Process

Require users to access the registration portal FROM the IP address they wish to register
Only allow registration when the request originates from the claimed IP address

2. API Call Verification

Allow IP registration through web portal but mark as "Pending Verification"
Require at least one successful API call from the registered IP within 24-48 hours to confirm registration
Auto-expire unverified registrations after the timeout period

3. Active Usage Validation

Implement periodic validation (monthly/quarterly) requiring API activity from registered IPs
Auto-deregister IPs with no trading activity for extended periods
Send advance notifications before deregistration

4. Dispute Resolution Mechanism

Provide a process for users to claim ownership of their legitimate IP addresses
Require documentation (ISP letters, network configuration proofs) for disputed IPs
Allow override of existing registrations with proper verification

5. Enhanced Registration Flow

Step 1: User submits IP via web portal (from any location)
Step 2: System generates unique verification token
Step 3: User must access verification URL from the claimed IP address
Step 4: System confirms IP ownership and completes registration

Questions for Clarification:

Is there any current mechanism to handle IP address disputes?
Can you implement real-time IP verification during the registration process?
Is there a possibility to add IP ownership validation through API calls?

Request:

Please consider implementing enhanced IP validation mechanisms to prevent misuse while ensuring legitimate users can register their IP addresses without unnecessary obstacles.
Looking forward to your response and potential improvements to this critical security process.

projectSB

@staticip Very good observation! The very concept of Static IP registration means painting a bulls-eye on the user for DDoS attacks by bad actors.

projectSB

@admin - In the context of Static IPs, can multiple clients have SAME static IPs? (rest being unique, like API secret etc.)

A lot of people might be trading via 3rd party Algo providers (like Tradetron, AlgoTest etc.)? That is, 1 system (IP) can be executing orders for multiple clients).
What about them? Will it work?

Tanay1907

where i have to add these ip address please help me in that, i checked the api page i couldn't find it

ctrade

@staticip how about who use SmartAPI from abroad will this affect those users who stays outside India IP addresses?