How To Install

Install NinjaTrader First

Follow these steps to download, install & set up NinjaTrader 8 on your desktop:

If you do not have the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 installed on your PC, please download and install it from here.

  • Login to your NinjaTrader account

Enter your Username and Password to access your account.

  • NinjaTrader License

    • If you have an existing NinjaTrader License Key you can import it by going to settings, Plans and then selecting import a License. If you are upgrading NinjaTrader, you can skip this step and it will automatically be imported once upgraded.

Click on the settings located under your account in the top right corner of the portal page.
In the settings menu, click on "Plans" and then select "Import a License Key" under the "Account Plan" section.
Enter your license key and click the "Import" button.

  • Download NinjaTrader

    • Select Download on the left menu, then download and install NinjaTrader.

On the left-hand menu, click the "Download" option to navigate to the download page.
On the 'Desktop Application Download' page, click the blue download button to obtain the latest version of NinjaTrader.
Once NinjaTrader has been downloaded, you can install it on your PC.

  • Firewall Software May Cause Issues

    • NinjaTrader contacts ours server on application log in for user validation. If you have a firewall, spyware or other such software running on your PC, please ensure that you grant NinjaTrader permission to access the internet or you may receive a log in error.

Open the 'Virus & Threat Protection' settings on your PC and navigate to 'Firewall & Network Protection'.
Navigate to the bottom and search for 'Allow an App Through Firewall'.
Once NinjaTrader has been downloaded, you can proceed with the installation on your PC.

  • Installation Complete - Setup Connection

    • Once the installation is complete, please review the appropriate Connection Guide to establish a connection to your broker or market feed service provider.

How To Install AlgoBox™

Follow these steps to set up your AlgoBox™ Algorithmic Trading Suite:

** NOTE: NinjaTrader MUST be installed PRIOR to installing AlgoBox™ - Click here

Installing AlgoBox™ requires having the latest version of the software download on to your computer. The steps below will highlight how to obtain the software and how to install it:

  1. Obtaining Latest Version of AlgoBox™

If you have not already, you can access the latest version of AlgoBox™ software as a 14-day Free Trial. This will give you 14-Days of Full Access to the software. Click here to download your 14-day Free Trial.

  1. For AlgoBox™ Members

For members that have purchased the AlgoBox™ software, you can access that latest download location via our Discord link. Click here to enter our Discord server.

  1. Using the AlgoBox™ Installer

Once you have downloaded the AlgoBox™ Installer, please follow the steps below to install the software on to your computer:

-Locate the Windows folder for your browser downloads;

-Locate the updated AlgoBox™ installer file that was downloaded on to your computer;

-Unzip the AlgoBox™ Installer using software such as WinZip or 7zip;

-Run the AlgoBox™ Installer file:

  • Open the installation program;

  • This windows is the beginning of the AlgoBox™ installation program:

The welcome screen when running the AlgoBox™ installer.

  • Continue to click NEXT until you get to the following screen:

2024 04 02: Select the highest pack that applies to your own particular AlgoBox™ license.

This screen will allow you to select various options in regards to AlgoBox™ software features such as Enigma and the automated bot pack.

** NOTE: AlgoBox™ Trial members have all functionalities fully unlocked, therefore should click on the 3rd option - "AlgoBox PRO AUTOBOT PACK EDITION (optional)" which will install all features.

Select the functionality level that you have access to and click NEXT.

For example, if you have a Premium/Gold member license with Enigma and Enigma Bot, you would select only the 3rd option - "AlgoBox PRO AUTOBOT PACK EDITION (optional)" which will install all features.

** NOTE: Please make sure to read the Terms of Service before proceeding further! **

Continue clicking NEXT until you have finished installing the AlgoBox™ software. Once installed you should see the following screen:

Installation complete.

  • AlgoBox™ Algorithmic Trading Suite has now been successfully installed.

Open NinjaTrader8

Click on Workspaces & open an AlgoBox™ workspace:

NinjaTrader 8 control center & Workspaces menu.

If you already have AlgoBox™ installed & are about to install a new release, make sure you uninstall the current version prior to installing a new release.

For full details on installing, opening, upgrading, and AlgoBox™ support, click here.

Creating Your Own Custom Workspaces In NinjaTrader

You can customize your NinjaTrader Workspaces, chart templates and indicators as you wish, however, we recommend always starting with a default AlgoBox™ Workspaces, templates and indicator settings. Save your workspaces and templates under a different file name so that you always maintain default files for future use without having to re-install AlgoBox™. Click here to learn more about Workspaces.

To get started with Workspace layouts, please click here to continue. Note: Some customized workspaces, templates and settings may not be recommended or supported. We do not support the use of 3rd party applications/indicators.

How To Check Your AlgoBox™ Version On NinjaTrader

How To Install And Setup AlgoBox™

AlgoBox™ and all FlowMaster™ tools only require Level 1 data to operate. Level 2 data is not required.

Need Help?

Click here to enter our free Discord to open a Tech Support ticket and our Tech Support Team will gladly assist you.

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