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Start a trading bot in cTrader

After you create a cBot, install one from cTrader Store or open a cBot .algo file using cTrader, the cBot becomes available for use.

Note

With cloud synchronisation enabled, any installed cBot automatically appears in all cTrader applications where your cTID is active.

Start an instance

Note

All available instances, both local and cloud, are displayed in cTrader Windows and Mac, while only cloud instances are visible in cTrader Web and Mobile. New local and cloud instances can be added as required.

To start a cBot, tap the Start icon on any available instance in cTrader Algo.

Windows and Mac alternative

The Trade app in cTrader Windows and Mac offers an alternative method of starting cBots:

Open a symbol chart on which you want to run a cBot, then click the Add cBot icon in the chart toolbar.

Choose a cBot from the list, specify your preferred instance parameters if applicable, then click the Add to chart button.

Once the cBot instance appears on the chart, you can click the Start cBot icon. Other controls for managing the cBot instance are also available.

Add a new instance

While some instances appear by default for each installed cBot, you can add new instances as needed.

Note

Both local and cloud instances can be added in cTrader Windows and Mac, whereas only cloud instances can be added in cTrader Mobile and Web.

Tap the Add instance button.

Specify your preferred instance parameters if applicable.

Tap the Start cBot button and the new instance begins running automatically, but you can stop it if needed.

The new instance appears, and you can start it if needed.

Stop an instance

To terminate a running cBot or active instance, tap the Stop cBot icon.

Tip

In cTrader Windows or Mac, you can click the Stop all button to terminate all active instances at once.

Delete an instance

Deleting a cBot instance removes it from the list under the cBot.

Tap the instance you want to delete, press the More icon in the bottom-right corner and select Remove cBot instance.

Right-click the instance you want to delete, then select Remove cBot instance.