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    NinjaTrader Platform FAQs

    No.  All existing users can continue to use the NinjaTrader Desktop platform as they do today without any changes to their associated platform costs or fees.
    No, an update to the latest release of NinjaTrader Desktop (v. 8.1) is not required.
    Simply log in using your account dashboard username and password and select “Download” in the bottom left corner of the dashboard.

    If you upgrade to the latest version of NinjaTrader Desktop (v. 8.1), a new multi-provider option is now available. This option will maintain your previous connections while increasing security for your account. Learn more.
    Create a NinjaTrader user account to log in and select “Download desktop platform” to access the latest release of NinjaTrader Desktop. A brokerage account is not required to access the download, but you will need a NinjaTrader user account featuring a unique username and password.
    Unless the combine or evaluation service has directly instructed you to update to NinjaTrader (v. 8.1) there is no need to update NinjaTrader Desktop as it could impact the integration of NinjaTrader to your evaluation account. For further information, we recommend you contact the evaluation service directly.
    If you are currently connecting to FXCM for live trading or for a demo account, there is no change to your existing connectivity following the release of NinjaTrader Desktop (v. 8.1). For demo users, your existing data trials will auto-extend each month as they have previously.

    If you upgrade to the latest version of NinjaTrader Desktop, a new multi-provider option is now available. This option will maintain your previous connections while increasing security for your account. Learn more.
    At this time, forex data trials are no longer available for new users.
    No, all your existing connections will migrate over to your updated version of NinjaTrader Desktop.
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