# How to enable WhatsMiner API

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### Download the WhatsMiner Tool

Start by downloading the official WhatsMiner Tool from the Whatsminer  [website](https://www.whatsminer.com/src/views/firmware-download.html#Tool). This utility is required for API activation and for setting a secure password.
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### Scan and Add Miners

1. Open the WhatsMiner Tool.
2. Click the **“Miner IP”** button to begin network setup.
3. In the IP management window, enter your local IP range and press **“Add”**, then **“OK”** to confirm.
4. Click **“Start”** to scan for devices—your miners should appear shortly in the list.

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### Update the Admin Password

The API cannot be enabled unless the administrator password is changed first.

> ⚠️ **Important:** Passwords must be changed through the WhatsMiner Tool—changes made via the web interface won’t activate API access.
>
> 💡 **You can keep using `admin` as the new password, but it still needs to be updated through the tool to enable the API.**

**Steps:**

1. Select your devices by ticking the checkboxes.
2. Click **“Password”** in the top menu.
3. Choose `admin` account, enter the current password, then set and confirm a new one.
4. Click **“Start update”** to apply.

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### Enable API Communication

Once the password is updated:

1. Click **“Remote Ctrl”**.
2. Select **“Miner API Switch”**.
3. In the new window, choose **“Enable”** and confirm.

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Your devices are now ready to interact with MoonOne features via the WhatsMiner API.&#x20;
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