# How To Install

### Steps to download, install & set up NinjaTrader 8 on your PC:

1. [**Login**](https://account.ninjatrader.com/welcome) **to your NinjaTrader account**

<figure><img src="/files/JIBGqieaqc7xFqpYFQJU" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter your Username and Password to access your account.</p></figcaption></figure>

2. You can import your existing NinjaTrader License Key by going to Settings, Plans, and then selecting Import a License. If you are upgrading NinjaTrader, you can skip this step.

<figure><img src="/files/3zVNPcc1HfSZEDskoPg0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click on the settings located under your account in the top-right corner of the portal page.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/U64EnTub4tBN55Gn4VLB" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the settings menu, click on "Plans" and then select "Import a License Key" under the "Account Plan" section.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/pDuFJPJdbuTcu4fr4qjq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter your license key and click the "Import" button.</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click the "Download" button on the left menu, then click the blue download button and install NinjaTrader.​

<figure><img src="/files/s30OF4ur7UavxqDZqkNR" alt=""><figcaption><p>On the left-hand menu, click the "Download" option to navigate to the Download page.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/OXdESgAU8uMlQJBhAuKU" alt=""><figcaption><p>On the 'Desktop Application Download' page, click the blue Download button to obtain the latest version of NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/CWw3JWaFGTP0jxcJRDBD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Once NinjaTrader has been downloaded, you can install it on your PC.</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Our server is contacted by NinjaTrader upon log in for user validation. If you have a firewall, spyware or other such software running on your PC, you may receive a Windows Security Alert popup as shown below. Click "Allow access" to ensure that you grant NinjaTrader permission to access the internet or you may receive a log in error.

<figure><img src="/files/0WR7rDctSQoTKyjg6geY" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open the 'Virus &#x26; Threat Protection' settings on your PC and navigate to "Firewall &#x26; Network Protection."</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/I30h10oL4jr1CMymYzUa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Navigate to the bottom and search for "Allow an App Through Firewall."</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/aychKe2OK4n7TG0Q1wCV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Once NinjaTrader has been downloaded, you can proceed with the installation on your PC.</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Once installation is complete, review the [Connection Guide](https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/NinjaTrader-Connection-Guides?language=en_US) to establish the appropriate connection to your broker and/or market data feed service provider.

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The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 must be installed on your PC - If your PC does not have it, download and install it from [here](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net48).
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## Installing AlgoBox™

<mark style="color:yellow;">NinjaTrader must be installed BEFORE installing AlgoBox™</mark>

1. Get the latest full version of AlgoBox™:

New users get a [2-Week Free Trial](https://www.algoboxpro.com/start-trial).

Existing AlgoBox™ members can download via our [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/algobox) to avoid filling out the trial form.

2. Run The AlgoBox™ Installer

​Locate the downloaded AlgoBox™ installer file on your PC and unzip the file using software such as 7zip or WinZip.

<figure><img src="/files/BPEt6RoEdqPRdgxaBX5N" alt="" width="53"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Run the ALGOBOX PRO x.x.x.x Plus ENIGMA BOTPACK.exe file and this window will appear:

<figure><img src="/files/uaxYS1K5AMWy7Yh8vnj5" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>The welcome screen when running the AlgoBox™ installer.</p></figcaption></figure>

Click Next to continue to the following prompt:

<figure><img src="/files/Hn6YYmOr5Vr5xyv47cnn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Last updated 2025-04-28: Select the highest pack that applies to your own particular AlgoBox™ license.</p></figcaption></figure>

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

<mark style="color:yellow;">\*\* NOTE: AlgoBox™ Trial members have all functionalities fully unlocked, therefore should click on the 4th option - "AlgoBox PRO AUTOBOT PACK EDITION (optional)" which will install all features.</mark>

For example, if you have a Premium/Gold member license with Dream Panel Lifetime, you would select only the 4th option - "AlgoBox PRO AUTOBOT DREAM PACK EDITION (optional)" which will install all features.

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

<mark style="color:yellow;">\*\* NOTE: Please make sure to read the</mark> [<mark style="color:blue;">Terms of Service</mark>](https://www.algoboxpro.com/tos) <mark style="color:yellow;">before proceeding further! \*\*</mark>

Once installed you should see the following screen:

<figure><img src="/files/Yk1lzdhdF4z5ISGkWJ1E" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Installation complete. Click Exit.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Open NinjaTrader8&#x20;

### Click on Workspaces & open an AlgoBox™ workspace:

<figure><img src="/files/qpl4CnTqdXoK2LjvDn7O" alt=""><figcaption><p>NinjaTrader 8 control center &#x26; Workspaces menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

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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.
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## 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](/fundamentals/workspaces.md) to learn more about Workspaces.

To get started with Workspace layouts, please click [here to continue](/fundamentals/chart-layouts.md).\
\ <mark style="color:yellow;">Note: Some customized workspaces, templates and settings may not be recommended or supported. We do not support the use of 3rd party applications/indicators.</mark>

## Video Tutorial: How To Install And Setup AlgoBox™

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wPkJYT88zI>" %}
Watch: Vinny E. Mini demonstrates the setup and installation process of AlgoBox™ on your Windows PC.
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## Video Tutorial: How To Check Your AlgoBox™ Version On NinjaTrader

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBRSw2u9Dts>" %}
Watch this video to learn how to check which version of AlgoBox™ is installed on your NinjaTrader.
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{% hint style="success" %}
AlgoBox™ and all FlowMaster™ tools only require Level 1 data to operate - Level 2 data is not required.
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NinjaTrader's Order Flow package is NOT required.
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## Need Help?

[Click here to enter our free Discord to open a Tech Support ticket and our Tech Support Team will gladly assist you.](https://discord.com/channels/436413519299084290/1089462043943374909)

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[**Disclaimer**](/links/disclaimer.md)


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