How to Install and Use the Zerodha Python API (kiteconnect)
- By Preneesh AV --
- 28-Mar-2025 --
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The Zerodha Python API, known as Kite Connect, is a RESTful API that allows users to access real-time market data, manage orders, and automate trading strategies using Python. In this guide, we’ll go through the step-by-step process of installing and setting up the Zerodha Python API. Step 1: Prerequisites Before installing the Zerodha Python API, ensure you have the following: A Zerodha trading account A Kite Connect API subscription (available on the Kite Developer Portal) Python installed on your system (Python 3.7 or above) Step 2: Install Python and pip To check if Python is installed, run: python --version or python3 --version If Python is not installed, download and install it from Python’s official website.