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NinjaTrader Tradovate Connection Guide

Steps to Set Up a Tradovate Ninjatrader connection

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1. Complete Account Activation

  • Ensure that you've completed the necessary steps to activate your BluSky account on our website.

2. Sign Into Tradovate to accept the Market Data Agreements:

  • Sign into trader.tradovate.com and fill out the profile, then accept the data agreements to activate the account.

3. Create a NinjaTrader Username (if you don't have one):

  • Go to NinjaTrader.com and sign up to create a username.

  • After creating your username, activate it through the confirmation email.

  • Download Ninjatrader

4. Configure your NinjaTrader Connection:

  • Open NinjaTrader and sign in with your NinjaTrader username.

  • If you don't see the configure button, enable "Multi-provider Mode" in Tools > Options > General > Multi-provider mode > Then restart NinjaTrader and sign back in.

  • Go to Control Center > Connections > configure.

  • Double-click "Ninjatrader" from the 'Available' list.

  • Enter your BluSky credentials and select "Simulation" at the bottom for account type.

  • Connect by selecting "NinjaTrader" from the Connections menu.

Troubleshooting: If you can connect, but don't see the account:

  • If you are able to connect to your BluSky Credentials within NinjaTrader, but the evaluation account isn't showing, please write in to [email protected] with:

    • Your Email Address

    • NinjaTrader Username

    • Indicate Blusky.pro as the Evaluation Service

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