WebView plugin lifecycle¶

Every WebView plugin goes through a series of steps, involving multiple parties along the way.

graph TB
  A([Create a web app]) ==> B([Build a WV plugin]);
  B ==> C([Publish in Store]);
  C ==> D([Add from Store]);
  D ==> E([Access in all cTrader apps<br>with cloud sync]);
  E ==> F([Use the WV plugin]);

  %% Alternate path from Build with dotted arrow
  B -.-> B1([Add to your cTrader app]);
  B1 -.-> B2([Share via Invite]);
  B2 -.-> E;

1. A developer creates a web app using SDK methods that enable communication with cTrader, then hosts the service on a standalone domain.

2. Using the URL of the hosted service, the user builds a WV plugin in cTrader Web, Windows or Mac.

   Note

   After building a WV plugin, users can choose to add it only to their own cTrader app for testing purposes.

   Tip

   Partners (IBs) can effortlessly share their WV plugins via cTrader Invite to engage more traders and boost referral conversions.

3. The user publishes the WV plugin in cTrader Store for broad and effective distribution across the trading community.

4. Other traders add the WV plugin from cTrader Store to any of their cTrader apps.

5. Once added, the WV plugin becomes accessible across all the trader’s cTrader apps through automatic cloud synchronisation.

6. Traders use the WebView plugin to benefit from enhanced, personalised and more convenient trading experiences.