For a successfull order placement, please read this checklist
For a proper working, ALWAYS start involved applications by the order below:
It is recommended to test MetaTrader - Interactive Brokers Order Copier in conjunction with an IB paper account which is more realistic then demo account.
MetaTrader - Interactive Brokers Order Copier can be tested free without limitations for 14 Days. Please use this time for a faithful check of your whole system, including your strategy
PRIVACY NOTE: When MetaTrader - Interactive Brokers Order Copier starts first time, an email is sent to trade-commander.com with following information
PRIVACY NOTE: When MetaTrader - Interactive Brokers Order Copier starts first time, a connection to 207.180.201.18 is established to validate license. If you have an online license (which is normal case), the connection periodically gets reestablished. On each connection, MetaTrader - Interactive Brokers Order Copier sends following information:
Pay attention when switching from test setup to live setup:
Let's say an open order has been placed in MetaTrader for IBs test account. When changing to live account and order get's closed in MetaTrader, this order is carried out to live account. So before going live, make sure all orders in MetaTrader are cancelled and all positions are closed. It is recommended to take some MetaTrader instances for live trading and some other for paper trading. If you go live, disable order transmission for those MetaTraders which are dedicated to serve paper account; Do this in MTIBBridge setup page.
If you need help to setup the bridge, please use this link to request for a free teamviewer / Skype session (contact@trade-commander.de) or this link. Download teamviewer. This software is free and does not require installation. Just download and select start.
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