> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whitebit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Mining Pool Quickstart > Create a mining account, view stratum connection details, check hashrate, and configure payout destination -- step by step. Base URL : Mining account creation is API-only — no UI flow exists. The four steps below cover account creation, stratum lookup, hashrate monitoring, and payout configuration, all under one API key with the appropriate Mining scope. ## Prerequisites * A WhiteBIT account with completed KYC ([register](https://whitebit.com/auth/register)) * An API key with appropriate permissions ([create key](https://whitebit.com/settings/api)) * HMAC-SHA512 signing configured ([authentication guide](/api-reference/authentication)) * `curl` and `jq` installed (for command-line examples) > [!WARNING] > > Mining account creation is fully API-driven and requires no prior UI setup. However, actual > mining requires connecting ASIC hardware (or a hosted mining service) to the stratum URL > provided in Step 2. Without connected hardware, hashrate will be zero and no rewards will accrue. **1. Create a mining account** Create a new mining account with a unique name. **cURL** ```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} curl -X POST https://whitebit.com/api/v4/mining/accounts/create \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-TXC-APIKEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "X-TXC-PAYLOAD: YOUR_PAYLOAD" \ -H "X-TXC-SIGNATURE: YOUR_SIGNATURE" \ -d '{ "name": "my_miner_01", "request": "/api/v4/mining/accounts/create", "nonce": 1709340000000 }' ``` **Python** ```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} import requests, json, hmac, hashlib, base64, time API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY" API_SECRET = "YOUR_SECRET" BASE_URL = "https://whitebit.com" def make_request(endpoint, body): nonce = int(time.time() * 1000) body["request"] = endpoint body["nonce"] = nonce data_json = json.dumps(body) payload = base64.b64encode(data_json.encode()) signature = hmac.new( API_SECRET.encode(), payload, hashlib.sha512 ).hexdigest() headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json", "X-TXC-APIKEY": API_KEY, "X-TXC-PAYLOAD": payload.decode(), "X-TXC-SIGNATURE": signature, } return requests.post(f"{BASE_URL}{endpoint}", headers=headers, data=data_json) # Create a mining account response = make_request("/api/v4/mining/accounts/create", { "name": "my_miner_01", }) print(json.dumps(response.json(), indent=2)) ``` For Go and PHP examples, see [SDKs](/sdks). **Required field:** `name` (unique, alphanumeric + underscores, max 255 characters). **Optional:** `referralCode`. **Expected response:** ```json theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} { "data": { "name": "my_miner_01", "createdAt": 1709340000 } } ``` **2. View stratum connection details** Retrieve stratum URLs, fee information, and worker counts for the mining account. **cURL** ```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} curl -X POST https://whitebit.com/api/v4/mining/miners/info \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-TXC-APIKEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "X-TXC-PAYLOAD: YOUR_PAYLOAD" \ -H "X-TXC-SIGNATURE: YOUR_SIGNATURE" \ -d '{ "account": "my_miner_01", "request": "/api/v4/mining/miners/info", "nonce": 1709340000001 }' ``` **Python** ```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} # Get stratum connection details response = make_request("/api/v4/mining/miners/info", { "account": "my_miner_01", }) print(json.dumps(response.json(), indent=2)) ``` **Expected response:** ```json theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} { "data": { "fee": "2.5", "workers": { "online": 0, "offline": 0, "low": 0 }, "stratum": [ {"url": "stratum+tcp://pool.whitebit.com:3333", "workersCount": 0}, {"url": "stratum+tcp://pool.whitebit.com:3334", "workersCount": 0} ] } } ``` Use the returned stratum URL and port to configure mining hardware. Set the `user` field in the miner configuration to the mining account name (`my_miner_01`). **3. Check hashrate** Monitor hashrate performance for the mining account. **cURL** ```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} curl -X POST https://whitebit.com/api/v4/mining/hashrate \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-TXC-APIKEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "X-TXC-PAYLOAD: YOUR_PAYLOAD" \ -H "X-TXC-SIGNATURE: YOUR_SIGNATURE" \ -d '{ "account": "my_miner_01", "interval": "1h", "request": "/api/v4/mining/hashrate", "nonce": 1709340000002 }' ``` **Python** ```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} # Check hashrate response = make_request("/api/v4/mining/hashrate", { "account": "my_miner_01", "interval": "1h", }) print(json.dumps(response.json(), indent=2)) ``` **Expected response:** ```json theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} { "data": { "account": "my_miner_01", "hashrate": [ {"timestamp": 1709340000, "hashrate": "0", "rejectRate": 0} ] } } ``` Hashrate will be zero until mining hardware connects and submits shares. Available intervals: `5m`, `1h`, `24h`. **4. Configure payout destination** Set the payout destination to Main balance (for trading or lending) or an external BTC address (for cold storage). **cURL** ```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} # Option A: Payout to Main balance curl -X POST https://whitebit.com/api/v4/mining/payout-destination/edit \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-TXC-APIKEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "X-TXC-PAYLOAD: YOUR_PAYLOAD" \ -H "X-TXC-SIGNATURE: YOUR_SIGNATURE" \ -d '{ "accountName": "my_miner_01", "destination": "main_balance", "request": "/api/v4/mining/payout-destination/edit", "nonce": 1709340000003 }' # Option B: Payout to external BTC address curl -X POST https://whitebit.com/api/v4/mining/payout-destination/edit \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "X-TXC-APIKEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "X-TXC-PAYLOAD: YOUR_PAYLOAD" \ -H "X-TXC-SIGNATURE: YOUR_SIGNATURE" \ -d '{ "accountName": "my_miner_01", "destination": "external_address", "address": "bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh", "request": "/api/v4/mining/payout-destination/edit", "nonce": 1709340000004 }' ``` **Python** ```python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} # Option A: Payout to Main balance response = make_request("/api/v4/mining/payout-destination/edit", { "accountName": "my_miner_01", "destination": "main_balance", }) print(response.json()) # Option B: Payout to external BTC address response = make_request("/api/v4/mining/payout-destination/edit", { "accountName": "my_miner_01", "destination": "external_address", "address": "bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh", }) print(response.json()) ``` **Required fields:** `accountName`, `destination` (`main_balance` or `external_address`). When `destination` is `external_address`, the `address` field (BTC address) is also required. **Expected response:** ```json theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}} { "payoutDestination": "main_balance", "externalAddress": null } ``` After connecting mining hardware to the stratum URL from Step 2, hashrate data appears within minutes. Rewards begin accruing once shares are submitted. Track rewards via `POST /api/v4/mining/rewards`. ## What's Next > **[Mining Pool Overview](/products/mining/overview)** > > Stratum ports 3333 and 3334, hashrate intervals (5m, 1h, 24h), watcher links for shared monitoring, and the WhitePool platform branding. > **[API Reference](/api-reference/account-wallet/overview)** > > Full endpoint documentation for all 11 mining endpoints. For Go and PHP examples, see [SDKs](/sdks). This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.