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MotiveWave connection instructions

  1. Download the platform here.
  2. Run the setup program 'motivewave_setup.exe' ('MotiveWave.pkg' on Mac OSX) that you downloaded in Step 1.  Complete all steps in this installation wizard.
  3.  Run the MotiveWave application by double clicking on the desktop icon or from the Start Menu (Applications Folder for Mac OSX).  On page 2 of the initialization wizard, you will be asked for the license key (this appears in your Welcome to MotiveWave! email)

  4. Page 3 of the initialization wizard will allow you to create a workspace. Type in TopstepTrader and then click 'Next'

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  5. Fill in the following information on the Create Workspace - Choose a Service slide

    • Service: Select TopstepTrader
    • Username: type the username found in Account Information email
    • Connection: Select Chicago

    Click 'Test Connection'

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  6. Fill in your password (found in Account Information email) and click 'Connect'.

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  7. Click 'Continue' on the login screen to be taken to your workspace.

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