How to Connect Your cTrader Account

How to connect a cTrader trading account to EdgeFlo through Integrations settings - covering broker selection, cTrader authorization, account selection, and confirming your connection.

EdgeFlo connects directly to your cTrader account to pull in your trades, positions, and balance automatically. This article walks you through the full process, from finding your broker to confirming your account is live and syncing.

Note: This guide assumes you have already created a cTrader account and have your cTrader ID credentials ready. Your cTrader ID is usually the email address you registered with on cTrader.

Step 1: Open Settings and go to Integrations

Open EdgeFlo on desktop or web.
Click Settings in the bottom-left sidebar.
Select the Integrations tab along the top of the Settings page.

Step 2: Find your broker or prop firm

The Integrations page shows a search bar and a list of popular brokers. Find your broker one of two ways:

Type your broker or prop firm name into the Search for your broker or prop firm field.
Select your broker from the Popular list if it appears there.

Warning: Some brokers support both cTrader and TradeLocker. Make sure you know which platform your account is on before proceeding. Connecting via the wrong platform will not find your account.

Step 3: Select cTrader as your connection method

After selecting your broker, you will see the available connection methods for that broker.

Click the cTrader card. It is marked Recommended for fastest setup and most stable connection.

Tip: Not sure which platform your account uses? Log in to your broker's client portal and check the trading platform listed against your account.

Step 4: Review the steps and continue to cTrader

EdgeFlo shows you an overview of the connection process and a security notice before redirecting you to cTrader.

Review the steps listed on the page.
Note the security statement: EdgeFlo can sync your trading data and execute trading actions you initiate, but cannot withdraw or transfer funds.
Click Continue to cTrader.

Note: Clicking Continue to cTrader redirects you to the cTrader ID website. This is expected. EdgeFlo uses cTrader's official authorization flow to connect securely, so your credentials are entered on cTrader's platform, not EdgeFlo.

Step 5: Authorize EdgeFlo on cTrader ID

You will land on the cTrader ID authorization page. This is cTrader's official portal for granting third-party access.

If prompted, log in with your cTrader ID (usually your email address) and password.
Your trading accounts are listed under Access is allowed to these accounts. Check the accounts you want EdgeFlo to access, or click Select all.
Click Allow access.

Warning: Demo and live accounts are listed separately on this screen. Selecting the wrong type will connect the wrong account in EdgeFlo. Double-check before clicking Allow access.

Step 6: Select your trading account in EdgeFlo

After authorizing, you will return to EdgeFlo automatically. A modal will appear listing the accounts that were granted access.

Find the trading account you want to sync with EdgeFlo.
Click Connect Demo Account or Connect Live Account on that account card.

Note: The number of trading accounts you can connect depends on your EdgeFlo plan. The Integrations page shows your usage as "Trading Accounts used: X/Y" so you know how many slots remain.

Your account is now connected

A "cTrader account linked successfully" confirmation appears at the top of the screen. Your account card now shows under Connected with a Verified badge. EdgeFlo begins importing your balance, open positions, and trade history automatically.

From the connected account card you can:

See your Account ID and Broker server / environment.
Check when EdgeFlo last synced under Last sync.
Click Switch to move to a different account without fully disconnecting.
Click Remove to disconnect the account entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Does EdgeFlo have access to withdraw my funds?

No. EdgeFlo can sync your trading data and execute trading actions you initiate from within the app, but it cannot withdraw or transfer funds. This restriction is enforced through cTrader's authorization system.

Can I connect more than one trading account?

Yes. The number of accounts you can connect at one time depends on your EdgeFlo plan. You can see how many slots you have used on the Integrations page, shown as "Trading Accounts used: X/Y."

Can I connect both a demo and a live account?

Yes, as long as you have enough account slots available on your plan. Repeat the connection process and select the other account type when choosing your account in Step 6.

What do I do if I connected the wrong account?

Click Remove on the connected account card in the Integrations page, then go through the connection process again and select the correct account at Step 6.

Why am I being sent to the cTrader ID website?

EdgeFlo uses cTrader's official OAuth authorization flow. This means your cTrader credentials are entered directly on cTrader's own platform rather than on EdgeFlo. It is the same method used by other authorized cTrader integrations and keeps your login details secure.