Web Trading Settings

Use the buttons at the top of the screen to configure your Web Trading workspace.

Web Trading settings

Settings

Click the Settings button to select the Dark or Light theme, choose Order Entry settings, set the Inactivity Timeout, or log out from Web Trading.

  • Layout Manager: Use the Layout Manager to customize your workspace.
  • Dark Theme; Light Theme: Dark Theme (default) has light text on a dark background; Light Theme is dark text on a light background.
  • Order Entry: Displays the default Order Entry Settings for the Web Trading Trade Bar. Change the settings as you prefer. Click Close to save your changes, or click the X to cancel.
  • Inactivity Timeout: By default, Web Trading will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity to help prevent unauthorized access. A checkmark means the timeout is active. To disable the timeout, click Inactivity Timeout, and the Disable Inactivity Timeout dialog appears. Read the disclaimer and if you agree, click I agree and Confirm.
  • Log Out: Logs you out of Web Trading.
Connected to the Trade Server

When the Live/SIM button is green, you are connected to the TradeStation Trade Server. When the name is red, you are not connected.

  • Live/SIM: Select the Live/SIM button to switch between a live and simulated trading environment.

Web browser

While Web Trading works on all major browsers, it is extremely important that your browser is up to date. TradeStation recommends a modern browser such as (in order of preference): Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Safari.

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