# 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Fv0XV6IOaaOOrt14I6Fw9%2Flog%20in%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=56d6dc49-df2b-4798-a63c-19dfb3fcd690" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Fma65B0oOl4vsoZjkAn9a%2Flicense%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=662a546f-d192-42af-b1f0-27fbb992daaa" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FFiytdZO60fHYiLCM5E1B%2Flicense%202.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=d5cb128b-9d84-4e6d-8cda-9454b02013c2" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FZzG86Z0IGk3Ah2Wfll5R%2Flicense%203.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=c01271a4-e3e5-417e-a4c2-dde54eeab4a2" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FGkgkEPQJS2zDhjrmdXS1%2Fdownload%20gif%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=73f7c4fc-20f8-4dfe-9760-e2caed2a130c" alt=""><figcaption><p>On the left-hand menu, click the "Download" option to navigate to the Download page.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Faqn3ZznB6K3rkKWzPllx%2Fdownload%20gif%202.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=2b8d979e-61e6-44a5-a626-d9623ff9b45b" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FJATBEVVQPJZal2MnPAyr%2Finstall.png?alt=media&#x26;token=527a9fbb-49b9-44d7-b2d3-1e44c180c137" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FfOEGEU536ABqbHG0JneX%2Ffirewall%20gif%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=cf792554-d98e-45c5-bc44-36091b3a2850" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Fkvafb9NycqdvpcZLwYLA%2Ffirewall%20gif%202.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=9502e92f-e89a-4b4d-b909-55b4d77ebde7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Navigate to the bottom and search for "Allow an App Through Firewall."</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FFK8vFTf6i6xvt18bpHnb%2Ffirewall%20gif%203.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=a7a6c4d9-a225-49eb-8f2c-ded493867e1b" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FSUr4guRUGKGWBvEGBVCD%2Fimage(2).png?alt=media&#x26;token=72d8de11-47e0-4c40-b42a-0520b11ccd8f" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FmY90AfbS50L0XxELNACt%2Finstall%20Ab%201.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d609951d-0102-475c-9884-9d729cc5f620" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FQbGk5k4Bz4whoPZ1LCjl%2Finstall%20options%20gif.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=0cab5297-552f-487d-8906-2783817be78b" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FLWKf3vfwKIG0vEFKudGn%2Finstall%20Ab%203.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2e401c33-9520-472d-a8a1-a202b335ff56" 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="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FNbC3BeZbHhjUzpMSVpa2%2Finstall%20Ab%204.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6e5713c3-f79c-473d-a3c5-ef18a4ac65e2" 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](https://docs.algoboxpro.com/fundamentals/workspaces) to learn more about Workspaces.

To get started with Workspace layouts, please click [here to continue](https://docs.algoboxpro.com/fundamentals/chart-layouts).\
\ <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™

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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

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Watch this video to learn how to check which version of AlgoBox™ is installed on your NinjaTrader.
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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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