> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hextrade.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Trading Accounts

> Connect your broker accounts to Hextrade. Supports ProjectX, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Tradier, Oanda, DxTrade, Alpaca, CQG, and more.

# Trading Accounts

To start automated trading, copy trading, or webhook-based algorithmic trading, you first need to **connect a broker account** to Hextrade. Once connected, your account appears in the accounts table and is available for algorithms, copy groups, and manual trading.

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## Adding an Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Accounts">
    Go to [**Hextrade Accounts**](https://dash.hextrade.io/accounts) and click **"Add Account"**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your platform">
    Choose your broker or prop firm from the supported platforms list (see below).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in required details">
    Enter the credentials or API keys provided by your broker or prop firm. Each platform has slightly different required fields.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the account">
    Once submitted and verified, the account appears in your accounts table — ready to manage.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVlYdG7Nw4ugPHrwrTpjn%2Fuploads%2F2bpZfCApBGHN1Dn9IYTa%2FAnimation.gif?alt=media&token=beee7e8c-23fb-4b2d-a7ec-aed3599c71e0" alt="Adding a trading account on Hextrade" />

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## Supported Platforms

Hextrade supports a growing list of brokers and prop firms:

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  <Card title="ProjectX" icon="p">
    Prop trading platform with full futures support. Webhooks, algorithms, and copy trading supported.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tradovate" icon="t">
    Futures and trading platform. Full algorithm and copy trade integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="NinjaTrader" icon="n">
    Popular futures and forex platform. Connect and run automated strategies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tradier" icon="t">
    Equities and multi-leg options. Market, limit, stop, stop-limit; day and GTC orders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Oanda" icon="o">
    Forex and CFDs. Connect and trade currency pairs with algorithms.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DxTrade" icon="d">
    Multi-asset platform with full dashboard integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Alpaca" icon="a">
    Commission-free equities API. Fast, developer-friendly connectivity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CQG" icon="c">
    Futures and derivatives connectivity. Industry-standard market data.
  </Card>
</Columns>

<Note>
  More platforms are added regularly. Join the [Discord server](/other-features/discord) to request a new integration or check what's coming.
</Note>

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## Platform Comparison

| Platform        | Asset Class           | Algorithm Support | Webhook Support | Copy Trade |
| --------------- | --------------------- | ----------------- | --------------- | ---------- |
| **ProjectX**    | Futures               |                   |                 |            |
| **Tradovate**   | Futures               |                   |                 |            |
| **NinjaTrader** | Futures / Forex       |                   |                 |            |
| **Tradier**     | Equities / Options    |                   |                 |            |
| **Oanda**       | Forex / CFDs          |                   |                 |            |
| **DxTrade**     | Multi-asset           |                   |                 |            |
| **Alpaca**      | Equities              |                   |                 |            |
| **CQG**         | Futures / Derivatives |                   |                 |            |

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## ️ Account Limits

The number of accounts you can connect depends on your **subscription plan**:

* **Free / Beta** — Up to 20 accounts
* **Upgraded plans** — Higher limits available
* **Unlimited accounts** — Available on select plans

If you reach your limit, the dashboard will notify you. Manage plans from [Subscriptions](https://dash.hextrade.io/subscriptions).

<Warning>
  Always use API keys or credentials specific to the Hextrade integration. Do **not** share your main broker login password — use API access tokens where possible.
</Warning>

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## What to Do Next

Once your account is connected, you can:

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  <Card title=" Find an Algorithm" href="/automated-trading/finding-algorithm">
    Browse and activate algorithms on your connected account.
  </Card>

  <Card title=" Set Up Copy Trading" href="/copy-trading/setup">
    Use this account as master or follower in a copy-trade group.
  </Card>

  <Card title=" Connect a Webhook" href="/external-algorithms/tradingview-webhooks">
    Use your own TradingView strategy to drive trades on this account.
  </Card>

  <Card title=" View Analytics" href="/automated-trading/trading-analytics">
    Analyze this account's performance, P\&L, and trade history.
  </Card>
</Columns>