Résolution des problèmes d'échec de connexion aux plateformes de trading

Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous qui décrit le mieux votre situation :

 
 
 
 
a. Veuillez confirmer que votre compte a été approuvé. Les comptes qui n'ont pas été approuvés ou qui ont été approuvés après l'heure limite ne peuvent accéder qu'au Portail Client et non aux plateformes de trading (l'accès sera autorisé le jour suivant si le compte a été approuvé après l'heure limite).
 
b. Veuillez confirmer que votre compte reste ouvert. Les comptes qui ont été fermés, par le client ou pas IBKR, n'ont plus accès aux plateformes de trading mais ont toujours accès au Portail Client pour obtenir les relevés d'activité et fiscaux. L'accès au Portail Client est autorisé en utilisant le même nom d'utilisateur et mot de passe qui étaient utilisés quand le compte était ouvert et ne nécessite pas d'appareil de sécurité.
 
c. Si vous tentez de vous connecter à votre compte simulé, veuillez vous assurer que vous n'utilisez pas les identifiants de votre compte en direct. Les identifiants ne fonctionneront que si Compte simulé est sélectionné dans le menu déroulant de la fenêtre de connexion.
 
 
 
 

a. Si vous utilisez un mot de passe temporaire, veuillez noter que les caractères alphanumériques sont sensibles à la casseet doivent être saisis en majuscules

b. Si vous utilisez un carte de sécurité ou un appareil électronique, veuillez noter qu'il n'y a pas d'espace entre les caractères

 
 
 
 
Pour des raisons de sécurité, toutes les demandes d'assistance pour un nom d'utilisateur ou mot de passe doivent être adressées par téléphone et nécessitent une vérification préalable de l'identité du titulaire de compte. Les demandes doivent être adressées à un des centres de Service clientèle locaux.
 

 

 
a. Veuillez confirmer que votre connexion Internet est active (essayez d'accéder à un autre site). Si vous ne pouvez pas établir une connexion Internet, veuillez contacter votre fournisseur de services Internet.
 
b. Veuillez vérifier que vous travailler avec un pare-feu qui bloque la connexion à TWS. Si tel est le cas, le pare-feu devra être reconfiguré pour permettre l'accès.* 
 

c. Les ports 4000/4001 sont bloqués. Ces ports sont souvent bloqués dans les connexions Internet publiques comme les hôtels, cafés... et doivent être ouverts pour héberger un protocole TPC entrant/sortant. De plus, si un routeur est connecté à votre ordinateur, ces ports doivent être ouverts sur le routeur.*

*Veuillez cliquer ici pour vérifier l'état de votre connexion : IBKR Dedicated Connectivity Test Page.

 

 

 
Si vous ne disposez pas de votre appareil de sécurité temporairement, un accès temporaire peut vous être fourni en contactant votre Service clientèle local par téléphone. Quand votre identité aura été vérifiée, un code temporaire vous sera fourni.
 
Il s'agit d'un code de sécurité alphanumérique statique qui remplace le code généré au hasard grâce à votre appareil de sécurité et qui vous permettra d'accéder au Portail Client et aux plateformes de trading pendant 2 jours. Si vous avez besoin d'un accès temporaire pour une plus longue période, et pour plus de protection, nous vous recommandons d'utiliser le code de sécurité temporaire pour vous connecter au Portail Client et d'imprimer la carte de sécurité en ligne, qui servira de remplacement de votre appareil de sécurité pour 3 semaines.  
 
Après l'expiration du code de sécurité temporaire ou de la carte de sécurité en ligne, ou si vous êtes de nouveau en possession de votre appareil de sécurité avant, vous devrez vous connecter au Portail Client et sélectionner l'option de réactivation de l'appareil de sécurité.
 
 
 
 
Dans le cas d'un appareil perdu ou endommagé, vous devez contacter notre Service clientèle pour arranger un remplacement ou vous fournir un accès temporaire. Le temps de livraison d'un appareil de remplacement pouvant prendre de 3 à 14 jours selon votre pays de résidence, un accès temporaire est fourni via une carte de sécurité en ligne. La carte de sécurité en ligne peut être imprimée ou enregistrée sur votre bureau quand un accès temporaire aura été fourni pour l'accès au Portail Client.
 
 
 
 
Le code de sécurité temporaire permet de fournir un accès complet au Portail Client et aux plateformes de trading pour une période de 2 jours. Après ces 2 jours, le code de sécurité temporaire ne pourra plus être utilisé pour accéder aux plateformes de trading mais pourra être utilisé pour accéder au Portail Client pour 10 jours supplémentaires. L'accès au Portail Client sera cependant limité pour l'impression ou l'enregistrement de la carte de codes de sécurité en ligne.  
 
Si vous pouvez encore utiliser le mot de passe temporaire pour accéder au Portail Client vous pouvez imprimer ou enregistrer la carte de codes de sécurité en ligne grâce à laquelle l'accès au Portail Client et aux plateforme de trading est permis pour une période de 21 jours. Si vous ne pouvez pas vous connecter au Portail Client, veuillez contacter votre Service clientèle.
 
 
 
 
La carte de sécurité en ligne permet de fournir un accès complet au Portail Client et aux plateformes de trading pour une période de 21 jours. Cette période, bien que limitée, est prévue pour laisser suffisamment de temps au titulaire de compte de soit, reprendre possession de l'appareil temporairement indisponible, soit demander et recevoir un appareil de remplacement.
 
Si vous ne pouvez pas vous connecter en utilisant la carte de sécurité en ligne, vous devrez contacter votre Service clientèle local pour assistance et pour donner des informations quant au statut de votre appareil de sécurité permanent.
 
 
 
 
Selon votre localisation, l'appareil de sécurité physique devrait être livré à votre adresse enregistrée dans les 2 jours pour les résidents des États-Unis, et sous 2 semaines pour tous les autres comptes. Il est important de noter que les appareils permanents sont conçus pour s'activer automatiquement après une limite de temps établie s'ils ne sont pas activés manuellement par le titulaire de compte. Si tel est le cas et que vous rencontrez des difficultés pour vous connecter à votre compte, veuillez contacter notre Service d'assistance technique à un des numéros disponibles sur ibkr.com/support
 
 
 
 
Si vous pouvez encore utiliser le mot de passe temporaire pour accéder au Portail Client vous pouvez imprimer ou enregistrer la carte de codes de sécurité en ligne grâce à laquelle l'accès au Portail Client et aux plateforme de trading est permis pour une période de 21 jours.
 
Si vous ne pouvez pas vous connecter au Portail Client, veuillez contacter votre Service clientèle.
 
 
 
 
YVous avez reçu votre nouvel appareil de sécurité à 2 facteurs. Vous trouverez des informations détaillées dans l'enveloppe dans laquelle l'appareil est arrivé. Sinon, la carte s'auto-activera dans 2-3 semaines, selon votre localisation géographique. 
 

 

Résoudre les problèmes d'échec de connexion au Portail Client

Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous qui décrit le mieux votre situation :

  1. J'ai reçu le message suivant : Combinaison nom d'utilisateur/mot de passe invalide
  2. J'ai reçu le message « Échec de connexion » après avoir saisi les valeurs de l'appareil de sécurité
  3. J'ai oublié mon nom d'utilisateur et/ou mot de passe
  4. Je ne suis temporairement pas en possession de mon appareil de sécurité
  5. Mon appareil de sécurité a été perdu ou endommagé
  6. J'ai reçu un code de sécurité temporaire qui est maintenant expiré
  7. J'ai reçu une carte de sécurité en ligne qui est maintenant expirée
  8. J'attends la livraison de mon appareil de sécurité physique et ne peux plus me connecter à mon compte pour le moment
  9. Je peux me connecter au Portail Client avec mon code de sécurité temporaire mais pas aux plateformes de trading
  10. J'ai reçu mon appareil de sécurité et souhaite l'activer
  11. J'ai reçu le message « CARACTÈRE INVALIDE » après avoir saisi mon nom d'utilisateur

REMARQUE IMPORTANTE : Si vous n'arrivez pas à résoudre vos problème d'accès à votre compte avec les informations ci-dessus, veuillez contacter votre centre de Service clientèle local.  Veuillez également noter que pour des raisons de sécurité, toutes les demandes d'assistance à la connexion doivent être adressées par téléphone car une vérification de l'identité du titulaire de compte est nécessaire. Une liste des centres de Service clientèle, numéros et horaires d'ouverture peut être trouvée ici : ibkr.com/support

 

1. J'ai reçu le message suivant : Combinaison nom d'utilisateur/mot de passe invalide.

Assurez-vous que la touche de verrouillage des majuscules n'est pas activée car le nom d'utilisateur est sensible à la casse et doit être saisi en minuscules.

INFORMATION DE SÉCURITÉ : Si un compte subit 10 échecs de connexion consécutifs au Portail Client sur un période de 20 heures, la connexion sera bloquée même si les essais ultérieurs sont réalisés avec la combinaison nom d'utilisateur/mot de passe correcte. Ce bloquage, conçu comme mesure de sécurité pour éviter que des hackers ne trouvent le mot de passe au hasard, restera en vigueur pendant 24 heures après le dernier essai échec de connexion.

Si vous pensez que votre compte a été ou est sur le point d'être bloqué en raison d'échecs de connexion consécutifs, veuillez contacter votre Service clientèle local par téléphone. Veuillez noter que l'assistance pour les problèmes de connexion est fournie uniquement par téléphone et après que l'identité du titulaire de compte a été vérifiée.

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2. J'ai reçu le message « Échec de connexion » après avoir saisi les valeurs de l'appareil de sécurité

a. Si vous utilisez un mot de passe temporaire, veuillez noter que les caractères alphanumériques sont sensibles à la casseet doivent être saisis en majuscules

b. Si vous utilisez un carte de sécurité ou un appareil électronique, veuillez noter qu'il n'y a pas d'espace entre les caractères

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3. J'ai oublié mon nom d'utilisateur et/ou mot de passe

Pour des raisons de sécurité, toutes les demandes d'assistance pour un nom d'utilisateur ou mot de passe doivent être adressées par téléphone et nécessitent une vérification préalable de l'identité du titulaire de compte. Les demandes doivent être adressées à un des centres de Service clientèle locaux. 

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4. Je ne suis temporairement pas en possession de mon appareil de sécurité

Si vous ne disposez pas de votre appareil de sécurité temporairement, un accès temporaire peut vous être fourni en contactant votre Service clientèle local par téléphone. Quand votre identité aura été vérifiée, un code temporaire vous sera fourni.

Il s'agit d'un code de sécurité alphanumérique statique qui remplace le code généré au hasard grâce à votre appareil de sécurité et qui vous permettra d'accéder au Portail Client et aux plateformes de trading pendant 2 jours. Si vous avez besoin d'un accès temporaire pour une plus longue période, et pour plus de protection, nous vous recommandons d'utiliser le code de sécurité temporaire pour vous connecter au Portail Client et d'imprimer la carte de sécurité en ligne, qui servira de remplacement de votre appareil de sécurité pour 3 semaines.  

Après l'expiration du code de sécurité temporaire ou de la carte de sécurité en ligne, ou si vous êtes de nouveau en possession de votre appareil de sécurité avant, vous devrez vous connecter au Portail Client et sélectionner l'option de réactivation de l'appareil de sécurité.

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5. Mon appareil de sécurité a été perdu ou endommagé

Dans le cas d'un appareil perdu ou endommagé, vous devez contacter notre Service clientèle pour arranger un remplacement ou vous fournir un accès temporaire. Le temps de livraison d'un appareil de remplacement pouvant prendre de 3 à 14 jours selon votre pays de résidence, un accès temporaire est fourni via une carte de sécurité en ligne. La carte de sécurité en ligne peut être imprimée ou enregistrée sur votre bureau quand un accès temporaire aura été fourni pour l'accès au Portail Client.

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6. J'ai reçu un code de sécurité temporaire qui est maintenant expiré

Le code de sécurité temporaire permet de fournir un accès complet au Portail Client et aux plateformes de trading pour une période de 2 jours. Après ces 2 jours, le code de sécurité temporaire ne pourra plus être utilisé pour accéder aux plateformes de trading mais pourra être utilisé pour accéder au Portail Client pour 10 jours supplémentaires. L'accès au Portail Client sera cependant limité pour l'impression ou l'enregistrement de la carte de codes de sécurité en ligne.  

Si vous pouvez encore utiliser le mot de passe temporaire pour accéder au Portail Client vous pouvez imprimer ou enregistrer la carte de codes de sécurité en ligne grâce à laquelle l'accès au Portail Client et aux plateforme de trading est permis pour une période de 21 jours. Si vous ne pouvez pas vous connecter au Portail Client, veuillez contacter votre Service clientèle.

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7. J'ai reçu une carte de sécurité en ligne qui est maintenant expirée

Le caret de sécurité en ligne permet de fournir un accès complet au Portail Client et aux plateformes de trading pour une période de 21 jours. Cette période, bien que limitée, est prévue pour laisser suffisamment de temps au titulaire de compte de soit, reprendre possession de l'appareil temporairement indisponible, soit demander et recevoir un appareil de remplacement.

Si vous ne pouvez pas vous connecter en utilisant la carte de sécurité en ligne, vous devrez contacter votre Service clientèle local pour assistance et pour donner des informations quant au statut de votre appareil de sécurité permanent.

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8. J'attends la livraison de mon appareil de sécurité physique et ne peux plus me connecter à mon compte pour le moment

Selon votre localisation, l'appareil de sécurité physique devrait être livré à votre adresse enregistrée dans les 2 jours pour les résidents des États-Unis, et sous 2 semaines pour tous les autres comptes. Il est important de noter que les appareils permanents sont conçus pour s'activer automatiquement après une limite de temps établie s'ils ne sont pas activés manuellement par le titulaire de compte. Si tel est le cas et que vous rencontrez des difficultés pour vous connecter à votre compte, veuillez contacter notre Service d'assistance technique au 1-877-442-2757.

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9. Je peux me connecter au Portail Client avec mon code de sécurité temporaire mais pas aux plateformes de trading

Si vous pouvez encore utiliser le mot de passe temporaire pour accéder au Portail Client vous pouvez imprimer ou enregistrer la carte de codes de sécurité en ligne grâce à laquelle l'accès au Portail Client et aux plateforme de trading est permis pour une période de 21 jours.

Si vous ne pouvez pas vous connecter au Portail Client, veuillez contacter votre Service clientèle.

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10. J'ai reçu mon appareil de sécurité et souhaite l'activer.

Si vous souhaitez activer une appareil de remplacement ou un appreil qui était temporairement indisponible et qui a entraîné la délivrance d'un code de sécurité temporaire, veuillez vous connecter au Portail Client et sélectionner l'option de réactivation d'un appareil de sécurité. Une fois réactivé, le code de sécurité temporaire et la carte de sécurité en ligne ne fonctionneront plus.

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11. J'ai reçu le message « CARACTÈRE INVALIDE » après avoir saisi mon nom d'utilisateur.

Veuillez ressaisir votre nom d'utilisateur et vous assurer de n'inclure aucune espace ou aucun caractère non alphanumérique (e.x. !@#$%^&*(.,”:...etc.).

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Ninja Trader Integration with TWS - FAQs

 

Q: Is Ninja Trader Compatible with the Trader Workstation (TWS) / IB Gateway*?
A: TWS / IB Gateway Application Program Interface (API) accommodates connection to a variety of third-party vendors, including Ninja Trader, who offer complementary order entry, charting, back-testing and analytics software programs designed to expand the functionality of TWS. Please refer to the following Ninja Trader website link for details: http://www.ninjatrader.com/ConnectionGuides/Interactive-Brokers-Connection-Guide

* IB Gateway support is available with Ninja Trader 8+
 
 
Q: Can Ninja Trader be tested with the TWS platform demo* which IBKR makes available to prospective clients?
A: Yes, but only on a limited basis as the platform demo is solely intended to demonstrate the functionality of the TWS and its API. As background, the TWS demo provides only delayed market data and does not offer the historical data necessary to populate Ninja Trader charts requiring a combination of streaming and historical data.  Once your live IBKR account is approved and funded a paper trading account may be requested, the market data subscriptions to which will accommodate full testing of the Ninja Trader application.
 
*Demo can be accessed from the login screen of TWS (No Username? Try the Demo or during the opening process of an Account.
 
 
Q: Is Ninja Trader compatible with all versions of TWS?
A: No. There is an inherent lag between the time IBKR releases a TWS update and that at which any third-party vendor can reasonably respond with a corresponding software upgrade. In the case of Ninja Trader, its application is compatible solely with the Offline TWS platform (not the automatic update) and to determine the particular version currently supported, please refer to the following Ninja Trader website link: http://www.ninjatrader.com/ConnectionGuides/Interactive-Brokers-Connection-Guide 
 
 
Q: Can the free delayed market data feed from IBKR be used with Ninja Trader?
A: No. Though delayed market data is generally available through the API, some third-party vendors does not utilize these functions. Account holders seeking to use IBKR as a data source must subscribe to a real-time data feed through the Client Portal.
 
 
Q: Is there any distinction between the rate at which Ninja Trader seeks to load chart data and that which the IBKR market data feed supports?
A: As queries which request the same historical data within a short period of time may result in excessive back end server load, IBKR imposes pacing restrictions which, if violated, will generate error codes. In certain circumstances, the pacing of data requests through IBKR may delay the loading of the data through Ninja Trader, particularly when multiple charts and or symbols are loaded simultaneously. For details regarding the limitations IBKR imposes with respect to historical data queries, please refer to the following IB API guide link: https://interactivebrokers.github.io/tws-api/historical_limitations.html
 
 
Q: Does IBKR support the market data required to populate Ninja Trader Range Bar charts?
A: Range Bar charts generally depict the movement of price for a particular instrument over a defined time period (e.g. month, day, 5-minute, 3-minute, etc.) or tick increment. At this time many software vendors has not made the necessary updates to offer the tick-data provided by Interactive Brokers. Ninja Trader Bar charts require an alternate data source to eliminate data gaps.
Please refer to the following Ninja Trader website link for a list of supported connectivity providers as well as the historical and real-time data provided by each: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/index.html?historical_data.htm
 
 
Q: It is possible to use different data source vendor between TWS and Ninja Trader interface?
A: Yes. It should be noted that Ninja Trader does not operate as a vendor of market data and use of this application requires provision of data by a third-party connectivity provider. While IBKR can serve as this provider for real time prices, these prices are not provided on an unfiltered tick-by-tick basis, a prerequisite for fully populating Ninja Trader charts.  A common setup therefore, is to use Ninja Trader as a front-end order entry platform, routing orders to the TWS for execution and clearing by IBKR and bridge to a third-party vendor for market data.
  
 
Q: Is Ninja Trader compatible with IBKR’s paper trading (simulation) account?
A: Yes Ninja Trader connects to the paper trading account in the same manner as to the live account. To familiarize oneself with the configuration and operation of these applications, IBKR strongly recommends conducting test trades through the paper trading account prior to submitting orders through the live account.
 
 
Q: How can orders submitted through Ninja Trader for execution through TWS monitored with TWS?
A: Classic TWS contains a quote monitor page denoted by a tab marked “API” within the main window through which open orders submitted via Ninja Trader or any third party software application may be monitored. 
  
 
Q:  Is Ninja Trader compatible with IBKR’s Financial Advisor and Friends & Family account type?
A:  Yes, although not with the full order allocation functionality provided directly through the TWS. While Ninja Trader can be used to submit orders for a client sub-account through the Advisor master account, it does not allow for a single order to be allocated to more than one sub-account: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/account_groups.htm. This is in contrast to the TWS user interface which provides for multi-client trade allocations from a single order (through the Account Group or Allocation Profile options).
 
 
Q: How does one determine the cause of orders which have been submitted via Ninja Trader and subsequently canceled or rejected?
A: An order which has been canceled or rejected will be accompanied by an error message generated by Ninja Trader and/or TWS depending upon the source of the action. Order cancellations/rejections may be attributable to a variety of factors including IBKR credit policies, exchange restrictions or an invalid user request. In situations where the error message is not self explanatory, the user will need to contact the technical support teams of IBKR and Ninja Trader to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem.

 

Troubleshooting Trading Platform Login Failures

Click on the link below which best describes your situation:

 
 
 
 
a. Confirm whether your account has been approved. Accounts which have not been approved or which have been approved after the daily cut-off time are provided access solely to Client Portal and not the trading platform (access will be provided next day if approved after daily cut-off time)
 
b. Confirm whether your account remains open. Accounts which have been closed, either by customer action or by IBKR due to no balance, no longer have access to the trading platform but continue to have access to Client Portal in order to obtain activity and tax statements. Access to Client Portal is provided using the same User Name and password combination which existed when the account was open and do not require the use of the security device.
 
c. If you are attempting to log into your paper trading account, make sure that you are not using the user name and password combination from your live account. This combination is possible only if paper account is selected in the drop down menu of the login window.
 
 
 
 

a. If operating with a temporary passcode, note that alpha characters are case sensitive and are required to be input in upper case format

b. If operating a security card or electronic device, note that there are no spaces between characters

 
 
 
 
For security purposes, all requests for assistance with a user name and/or password must be initiated via telephone and require prior verification of the account holder’s identity. Requests are to be directed to one of the regional Client Services.
 
 
 
 
a. Confirm that your Internet connection is active (test by accessing another website). If you are unable to establish an Internet connection you will need to contact your Internet Service Provider for assistance.
 
b. Confirm whether you are operating under a firewall which is blocking the TWS connection. If so, the firewall would need to be re-configured in order to provide access.* 
 

c. Ports 4000/4001 are being blocked. These ports are often blocked from public connections such as hotels, cafes, etc. and required to be open to accommodate Inbound/Outbound TCP protocol. In addition, if you have a router connected to your computer, these ports must be open on the router.*

*Please click here to check your connectivity status: IBKR Dedicated Connectivity Test Page.

 
 
 
 
If you are temporarily without possession of your security device, interim access may be provided by contacting your regional Client Services via telephone where, once your identity has been verified, you will be provided with a temporary passcode.
 
The temporary passcode is a static alpha-numeric code which replaces the randomly generated code provided through your security device and which will provide full access to Client Portal and the trading platforms for 2 days. Should a longer period of permanent device replacement be necessary, and to obtain enhanced protection, it is recommended that you use the temporary passcode to log into Client Portal and print out the online security code card which will operate as a replacement to your security device for up to 3 weeks.  
 
After the expiration of the temporary passcode or online security code card, or if you regain possession of your security device beforehand, you will need to log into Client Portal and select the menu option to re-activate your security device.
 
 
 
 
In the case of a lost or damaged security device, you will need to contact our Client Services to arrange for a replacement and to provide for interim access. As the time frame for shipping a replacement device may range from 3 to 14 days depending upon your country of residence, interim access is provided via an online security code card. This card may be retrieved for printing or saving as an image to your computer once a temporary passcode has been provided for Client Portal access.
 
 
 
 
The temporary passcode is intended to provide full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms for a period of 2 days. After 2 days, the temporary passcode may no longer be used to access the trading platforms but may be used to access Client Portal for an additional period of 10 days. The Client Portal access, however, is limited solely for the purpose of printing or saving the online security code card.  
 
If your window of access to Client Portal using the temporary passcode remains, you may print or save the online security code card through which full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms is provided for a period of 21 days. If you are unable to log into Client Portal, you will need to contact your regional Client Services for assistance.

 

 

 
The online security code card is intended to provide full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms for a period of 21 days. This time frame, while limited, is intended to provide sufficient opportunity for the account holder to either regain possession of a temporarily unavailable security device or request and receive a replacement device.
 
If you are unable to log in using the online security code card, you will need to contact your regional Client Services for assistance and to provide information as to the status of your permanent security device.
 
 
 
 
Depending upon your location, the physical security device should be delivered to the address of record on your account within 2 days in the case of US residents and within 2 weeks for all other accounts. It’s important to note that the permanent devices are set to automatically activate after a set time frame if not yet manually activated by the account holder. If this is the case and you encounter difficulties logging into your account, please contact our Technical Assistance Center from one of the numbers listed on ibkr.com/support.
 
 
 
 
If your window of access to Client Portal using the temporary passcode remains, you may print or save the online security code card through which full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms is provided for a period of 21 days.
 
If you are unable to log into Client Portal, you will need to contact your regional Client Services for assistance.
 
 
 
 
You have received your new two-factor security device. Detailed instructions on its activation are in the envelope in which the device came. Alternatively, the card will auto-activate in 2-3 weeks, depending on your geographical location. 
 
 

Troubleshooting Client Portal Login Failures

Click on the link below which best describes your situation:

  1. Receiving “Invalid user name password combination” message
  2. Receiving “Login Failed” message upon entering security device values
  3. I’ve forgotten my user name and/or password
  4. I’m temporarily without possession of my security device
  5. My security device has been lost or damaged
  6. I’ve been issued a temporary passcode which has expired
  7. I’ve been issued an online security card which has expired
  8. I’m awaiting delivery of my physical security device and can now no longer log into my account
  9. I am able to log into Client Portal with my temporary passcode but not the trading platform
  10. I am in possession of my security device and wish to activate it
  11. Receiving “BAD CHARACTER” message after entering my user name

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are unable to resolve your account access issue from the information above, please contact your local Client Services Center.  Also note that for security purposes, all requests for login assistance must be initiated via telephone as it requires prior verification of the account holder's identity. A listing of Client Services Centers, contact numbers and hours of operations may be found via the following website link: ibkr.com/support

 

1. Receiving “Invalid user name password combination” message.

Make sure that the Caps Lock key is not on as user name is case sensitive and is required to be input in lower case format.

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE: If an account experiences 10 consecutive failed Client Portal login attempts within any 24-hour period, it will be locked out from login regardless of subsequent attempts using the correct user name and password combination. This lock out, intended as a security measure to prevent hackers from random attempts to guess the password, will remain in force until 24 hours have passed since the last unsuccessful log in attempt.

If you believe that your account has or is about to be been locked due to consecutive failed login attempts, you will need to contact to contact your regional Client Services Center via telephone for assistance. Note that assistance for log in matters is only provided via telephone and after the identity of the account holder has been verified.

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2. Receiving “Login failed” message upon entering security device values

a. If operating with a temporary passcode, note that alpha characters are case sensitive and are required to be input in upper case format

b. If operating a security card or electronic device, note that there are no spaces between characters

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3. I’ve forgotten my user name and/or password

For security purposes, all requests for assistance with a user name and/or password must be initiated via telephone and require prior verification of the account holder’s identity. Requests are to be directed to one of the regional Client Services Center. 

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4. I’m temporarily without possession of my security device

If you are temporarily without possession of your security device, interim access may be provided by contacting your regional Client Services Center via telephone where, once your identity has been verified, you will be provided with a temporary passcode.

The temporary passcode is a static alpha-numeric code which replaces the randomly generated code provided through your security device and which will provide full access to Client Portal and the trading platforms for 2 days. Should a lengthier period of interim access be necessary, and to obtain enhanced protection, it is recommended that you use the temporary passcode to log into Client Portal and print out the on-line security card which will operate as a replacement to your security device for up to 3 weeks.  

After the expiration of the temporary passcode or on-line security card, or if you regain possession of your security device beforehand, you will need to log into Client Portal and select the menu option to re-activate your security device.

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5. My security device has been lost or damaged

In the case of a lost or damaged security device, you will need to contact our Client Services Center to arrange for a replacement and to provide for interim access. As the time frame for shipping a replacement device may range form 3 to 14 days depending upon your country of residence, interim access is provided via an on-line security card. The on-line security card may be retrieved for printing or saving as an image to your desktop once a temporary passcode has been provided for Client Portal access.

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6. I’ve been issued a temporary passcode which has expired

The temporary passcode is intended to provide full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms for a period of 2 days. After 2 days, the temporary passcode may no longer be used to access the trading platforms but may be used to access Client Portal for an additional period of 10 days. The Client Portal access, however, is limited solely for the purpose of printing or saving the on-line security card.  

If your window of access to Client Portal using the temporary passcode remains, you may print or save the on-line security card through which full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms is provided for a period of 21 days. If you are unable to log into Client Portal, you will need to contact your regional Client Services Center for assistance.

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7. I’ve been issued an online security card which has expired

The on-line security card is intended to provide full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms for a period of 21 days. This time frame, while limited, is intended to provide sufficient opportunity for the account holder to either regain possession of a temporarily unavailable security device or request and receive a replacement device.

If you are unable to log in using the on-line security card, you will need to contact your regional Client Services Center for assistance and to provide information as to the status of your permanent security device.

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8. I’m awaiting delivery of my physical security device and can now no longer log into my account

Depending upon your location, the physical security device should be delivered to the address of record on your account within 2 days in the case of US residents and within 2 weeks for all other accounts. It’s important to note that the permanent devices are set to automatically activate after a set time frame if not yet manually activated by the account holder. If this is the case and you encounter difficulties logging into your account, please contact our Technical Assistance Department at 1-877-442-2757.

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9. I am able to log into Client Portal with my temporary passcode but not the trading platform.

If your window of access to Client Portal using the temporary passcode remains, you may print or save the on-line security card through which full access to both Client Portal and the trading platforms is provided for a period of 21 days.

If you are unable to log into Client Portal, you will need to contact your regional Client Services Center for assistance.

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10. I am in possession of my security device and wish to activate it.

To activate either a replacement device or one which was temporarily unavailable and which required issuance of a temporary passcode, you will need to log into Client Portal and select the reactivate security device menu option. Once reactivated, neither the temporary passcode nor on-line security card will remain operable.

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11. Receiving “BAD CHARACTER” message after entering my user name.

Re-enter your user name and make sure that you do not include any spaces or characters which are not either alpha or numeric (e.g. !@#$%^&*(.,”:...etc.).

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Technical FAQs - TWS

 

Where can I see the TWS system requirements?
Minimum and recommended systems requirements for supported operating systems are listed here. To ensure that you have an adequate Internet connection and enough system resources to run TWS, we recommend that you first open a Trial Account and test the platform.
 
What are the connectivity requirements to run TWS?
The list of servers that need to be reachable from your machine for operating the TWS are available in the section "DESKTOP TWS" of KB2816.
 
Can I perform a connectivity test before running the TWS?
It is possible to verify if your computer can reach the needed servers following the instructions on KB2807.
 
Do I need to install Java before installing or running the TWS?
You do not need to download or install Java manually. The Java Runtime Environment used by TWS is deployed automatically to your machine during the TWS installation.
 
How do I install the TWS?
The installer packages and related instructions can be found on the Installation Instructions page.
 
In which cases I should use the OFFLINE version of the TWS?
If you have a slower Internet connection or a restrictive firewall / security system, you may use the OFFLINE version of TWS. This version already packages all the needed core application files in the installer and does not need to download any additional component during the installation. Moreover, this version will not perform automatic platform updates during the start-up phase. Please notice that a working Internet connection and network access to our servers is still required in order to run the OFFLINE TWS, as described in the section "DESKTOP TWS" of KB2816.
 
What is a BETA release, and how can I use it?
The beta release is a pre-production version of an upcoming release that allows you to actively trade while you test new features. You must deliberately elect to use the beta when you log in and should be aware that you do so at your own risk. Since the beta is under construction until production release, we welcome your input on its performance. The beta will be promoted to production after it has been tested both in-house and externally over a specified time period.
 
How will I know when a new TWS version has been released?
The TWS update wizard will automatically check for TWS updates each time you log in to the platform. 
Note: The OFFLINE version of TWS will not perform the automatic update. Should you want to update the OFFLINE TWS platform, you need to download and run again the TWS OFFLINE installer.
 
How do I know what changes are in a new TWS release?
The login page includes links to both the beta and production release notes. These notes briefly describe new features and problems that have been fixed.
 
Where can I find more information and guidance about the TWS?
Instant help resources include the TWS Webinars, TWS Release Notes, TWS User's Guide, and the Online Tutorials. If you still cannot find an answer to your question, you can contact our Client Services.
 
How do I reinstall the TWS?
First, remove the TWS software from your machine using your operating system uninstall facility (usually present within the System Settings or within the Control Panel). You can then download and install the TWS again following the instructions on the TWS Software page.
 
Why are my credentials rejected during login?
You will receive this message for one of the following reasons:
  • you are not entering the proper username (check to be sure the Caps Lock key is not on)
  • your account has not been set up yet
  • you have entered your password incorrectly more than 10 times
 
Can I have multiple TWS instances running simultaneously with the same username?
A username can only have one session running at a given time. If your username starts an additional trading session, the system will ask you to disconnect the previous one. In order to run multiple trading sessions, you would need to create additional usernames as described in KB1004.
 
Can I copy the TWS layout of a given user to another one?
Yes. The procedure is described in KB2320.
 
On my Mac machine I cannot launch two instances of the TWS. Is there anything I can do?
This is a limitation of the MacOS system but two workarounds are available and detailed in KB2637.
 
When I install the TWS, the installer tells me that it cannot write a file. What should I do?
This is usually due to wrong / missing file system permissions of your user not having the rights to install software. You may try to SHIFT + right click on the TWS installer and select Run as Administrator. If this does not help, we suggest you contact your IT support or your local PC support and have them install the TWS for you.
 
When I install the TWS, I receive the error "The signature of the file is corrupt or invalid"
This is usually due to the Microsoft signature validation system and can be solved following the instructions on KB2635.
 
When I try to install the TWS on my Mac machine, I receive the error "TWS installer is damaged and can't be opened. You should eject the disk image." How can I fix this?
This is usually due to the installer package not being digitally signed by Apple. In order to bypass this check, go to your Mac OS System Preferences by clicking on the Apple icon on the top left corner of Screen and on System Preferences. Click then on "Security and Privacy". Make sure you are in the tab: General and set radio button for "Allow apps downloaded from" to "Anywhere". Launch again the TWS installation. It should now complete fine. Once you have installed the TWS, please go back to the Security and Privacy system preferences and set back the radio button on "Mac App Store and identified developers" since letting it to "Anywhere" represents a security risk.
 
When I start the TWS I receive the error message "Download Settings from server failed". What can I do?
This is most probably due to the setup of your network. The troubleshooting procedure is described KB3146.
 
When the TWS starts up I receive the error "Update failed, Retry? Cancel?" How can I fix this?
This may happen if your firewall / security system limits or blocks access to the IBKR update servers. Please consider the TWS connectivity requirements described in the section "DESKTOP TWS" of KB2816.
 
When I start the TWS I receive the error message "Ddedll.dll file missing or out of date". How can I overcome this?
This error is shown when you try to enable the DDE API access on a 64-bit TWS instance. The steps for the resolutions are indicated in KB2155.
 
When I start the TWS I receive the error message "Could not create the Java Virtual Machine". What can I do?
This error may be displayed upon TWS startup if you set the memory allocation for the TWS to a value higher than the available RAM of your system or if you set it higher than 2048 Mb on a 32-bit Operating System. To overcome the error, you would need to decrease the memory allocation to a lower value, as explained in this KB2170 procedure.
 
Can I use the TWS on a network where the IPv6 protocol has priority over the IPv4?
Yes, you just need to open the C:\Jts\tws.vmoptions file and, below the line ###Keep on update, add the following line:
-Djava.net.preferIPv4Stack=true
Once done, save and close the file and start again the TWS.
 
My TWS platform freezes or crashes often. What can I do to improve the situation?
Normally the TWS needs to allocate and use around 1GB of free memory (RAM) on your machine. If your TWS layout is complex or includes many tools, charts, windows, the standard memory allocation may not be sufficient. This may cause the TWS to freeze or crash. The situation can be improved by assigning more system memory to the TWS, as explained in KB2170.
 
When I launch the TWS installer on my Mac machine, I receive a warning message. What should I do?
Please check https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491 for possible scenarios and related instructions.
 
I want to use the TWS from a corporate machine but, upon login, I receive reconnection attempts messages and the platform seems unable to connect to the IBKR servers. How can I solve this?

Corporate environment have usually restrictive firewall rules that may limit or block access to external resources. In order to run the TWS in such environments, you would need to contact your IT / Networking department and have them consider the TWS connectivity requirements described in the section "DESKTOP TWS" of KB2816.

I use the TWS on multiple computer and I would like to have the same platform layout on all of them. Is it possible?
The TWS settings of a given user can be synchronized across multiple computer. The steps to enable this function are described in KB2282.
 
Who do I contact in case I experience technical issues with TWS?
IBKR has two distinct departments that handle specific types of TWS questions. The Client Services deals with everything involving trading, accounts, funding and executions while the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) can help you with connectivity and platform issues.
 
Should you require immediate help, please call directly our Client Services. We recommend you to:
  • call while you are experiencing the problem
  • have your computer turned on and ready for the troubleshooting
  • have your account information at hand
 
If your case does not require immediate attention, we advise you to open a Chat with us, ask iBot or submit your inquiry via Message Center ticket. Should you not have access to your Client Portal, you can use the Contact IBKR facility.
In any case, please be ready to provide:
  • your username or account number
  • a detailed explanation of the problem
  • the time-frame during which the problem has occurred or occurs.
  • any pattern you have noticed (e.g. the issue surfaced after the last update, the issue surfaces only when market is closed...)
  • your operating system and browser (when applicable)

 

How can I close my open positions in the event my Internet connection is disrupted?

IB maintains a trade order desk within each of its US, European and Asian Customer Service Centers, effectively providing 24 hour support for phone orders.  Traders should note that the order desk facilitates closing market orders only and such orders are assessed a Telephone Order fee of USD 30, or equivalent, in addition to all regular commissions.  A listing of phone numbers for each of the Service Centers which we recommend you print and maintain in the event you experience an Internet outage may be found here

How, under the Windows operating system, do I create a screen shot to send to IBKR?

Overview: 

For some support related issues, obtaining a screenshot may provide valuable information that will assist us with resolving the issue being experienced.  The following page describes two different methods of creating a screenshot. 

Manual Screenshot

For traders not using the TWS, the following describes the process of creating a screenshot and attaching it to a web ticket to submit to Client Service.

To provide an image of your full computer screen  select and hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key and then the ’Print Screen‘ key (located in the upper right corner of the keyboard).

For an image of a single window within your screen select and hold down the ‘Alt’ key and then the ‘Print Screen’ key   

Next, open a text or image editing program such as Microsoft Word to ‘paste’ and save the shot you’ve just created.  Once the program has opened select and hold down the 'Ctrl' key and then hit the “V” key. Verify that this is the image you wish to send and then save the document to your computer.  Log in to Advisor Portal and select the Message Center from where you can create a new web ticket and attach your document.

 

TWS Screenshot / Log File

Traders using the TWS software can use keyboard combinations to capture snapshots of their screen and upload them to assist with support issues.

To create a snapshot of the TWS screen and upload the log file please use the keyboard combination associated with the type of machine being used;

  • All PC's except HP's: Ctrl+Alt+H
  • Hewlet Packards (HP): Ctrl+Alt+Q
  • Mac: Ctrl+Option+H

A window will appear allowing the trader to enter text and check the screenshot box to include an image of the computer screen.

After pressing submit, the following window will appear to acknowledge that the files have been uploaded.

 

Notes:

  • Client Service does not monitor these uploads during the day so be sure to communicate with the Client Service desk prior to uploading files relating to a current issue.
  • Traders behind a firewall or proxy may be unable to upload log files and screenshots using the TWS method.
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