Problems connecting to IB

[Ray_dutch]

I have problems connecting with the TWS.
I tried almost everything I could find on this forum, but I still having problems.
When I try to connect to IB, I get the Login screen with my accountname and password, then it tries again for 3 times and then I get the message: login failed: timeout on waiting for tws.

I am running tws version 887.2

hope someone can help me...

[NinjaTrader_RJ]

I have problems connecting with the TWS.
I tried almost everything I could find on this forum, but I still having problems.
When I try to connect to IB, I get the Login screen with my accountname and password, then it tries again for 3 times and then I get the message: login failed: timeout on waiting for tws.

I am running tws version 887.2

hope someone can help me...

Hello,

Thank you for your post.

Please try starting TWS first, then connecting through NinjaTrader.

[Ray_dutch]

thanks for the fast respond, I tried it but still same problem

[NinjaTrader_RJ]

Please try the following:
1.) Remove your connection: Tools --> Account connections --> (your created connection) --> remove.
2.) Repair your database: Tools --> Options --> Misc --> Repair DB.
3.) Restart NinjaTrader and create a new connection using the connection guide: http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/su...tionguides.htm

[Ray_dutch]

Thanks for the respond, I did that, but still problem, when I log in, tws will start and after 1 or 2 minutes tws will close and I get the login screen again

[NinjaTrader_RJ]

Try logging into TWS outside of NinjaTrader. Once logged in, try connecting from within NinjaTrader.

[Ray_dutch]

I stared first tws, and log in, then I start ninjatrader, go to file, connect. then I get the message: Another session with the same user name already exists.

[NinjaTrader_RJ]

I stared first tws, and log in, then I start ninjatrader, go to file, connect. then I get the message: Another session with the same user name already exists.

Please try restarting your PC and try connecting again.

[Ray_dutch]

Sorry, but still have the problem, sorry for the trouble

[NinjaTrader_RJ]

Sorry, but still have the problem, sorry for the trouble

Is TWS on the same machine as NinjaTrader?

Are you using a network drive?

Have you been able to connect to TWS before this issue? Are there any changes you have made recently to either TWS or NinjaTrader?

[WhoKnows]

I stared first tws, and log in, then I start ninjatrader, go to file, connect. then I get the message: Another session with the same user name already exists.

Just in case...
Had something similar until I realized to 'uncheck' the 'autologon' in the IB connection settings.

[Ray_dutch]

- Yes TWS and ninja trader are on the same machine.
- I am not using a network drive
- No I never was able to connect to TWS before

- I also have QuoteTracker installed on my computer, but also when quotetracker is not active I have the same problem
- Even when I uncheck the Auto-Login box in the properties in the IB connection settings, it will try to login the tws.

Thanks again for all your help

Is TWS on the same machine as NinjaTrader?

Are you using a network drive?

Have you been able to connect to TWS before this issue? Are there any changes you have made recently to either TWS or NinjaTrader?

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Does QuoteTracker use a Client ID of zero in regards to its connection to IB?

If so, please change this value and check if this will allow you to get connected in NinjaTrader.

[Ray_dutch]

No I already set that on Client ID=1

Does QuoteTracker use a Client ID of zero in regards to its connection to IB?

If so, please change this value and check if this will allow you to get connected in NinjaTrader.

[NinjaTrader_RJ]

Please try uninstalling Quote tracker completely--> Try connecting NT and TWS.

If that doesn't work, try a complete uninstallation of TWS. Then reinstall from our connection guide for IB.

If it still won't connect, please send in a note to support AT ninjatrader DOT com. Put Ray Stein in the subject and reference this post. I will provide a call and remote login to further assist.