1. Create an Account
Sign up at app.centosfi.com to create your account.2. Generate an API Key
- Log in to your dashboard
- Navigate to Settings → API Keys
- Click Create API Key
- Copy and securely store your key — it will only be shown once
3. Install Required Packages
4. Make Your First Request
Test your API key by searching for markets. We support ticker search (Kalshi ticker, Polymarket condition_id/slug, centos_id) and fuzzy search (“bitcoin”, “fed rates”).5. Set Up a Subaccount
Subaccounts let you organize trading activity into separate containers — useful for segregating strategies, clients, or portfolios. You can create them via the UI at Settings → Subaccounts or programmatically:6. Add Exchange Credentials
Exchange credentials can be added via the UI under Settings → SubaccountsWe use asymmetric encryption — your credentials are never transferred between services or stored in plain text. Credentials are deleted when you delete a subaccount.
7. Place Your First Order
Use the Centos ID from your market search to place an order:8. Check Order Status
9. Cancel an Order
Rate Limits
- Standard: 100 requests/minute
- Premium: Contact support for higher limits

