Activating Your Account & Installing Platforms
Install and log in to the major platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, MT5, cTrader, TopstepX.
General Flow
1) Find platform credentials (user/pass/server) in your eval dashboard; 2) download the matching version from the platform's official site; 3) log in — two-factor or password change may be required; 4) confirm balance and rules match; 5) test order flow on demo first.
Platform Quick Reference
- Tradovate: cloud futures platform, web+desktop+mobile, supported by most futures firms
- NinjaTrader: powerful futures/forex platform with strategy programming
- TopstepX: TopStep's own platform with built-in eval progress and rule hints
- MT4/MT5: universal forex platforms with mature EA ecosystem
- cTrader: modern forex/CFD platform, fast execution
- Note: some firms (e.g. TopStep) now support only their own platform
Information compiled from public sources and subject to change — always confirm with the official website.
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