Every NinjaTrader Prop guide in one place. These step-by-step walkthroughs cover connecting NinjaTrader to your prop firm, setting up an evaluation account, understanding the data feed your firm assigns you, and configuring the platform before your first trade. Pick the guide that matches where you are.
How to Connect NinjaTrader to Your Prop Firm
Select the connection your prop firm uses, enter the credentials your firm provided, and confirm the account appears in the NinjaTrader Control Center. The guide also covers choosing your data feed and working through the most common connection errors.
How to Set Up Your Evaluation Account in NinjaTrader Web
Connect your prop firm’s data feed, add the evaluation account, and confirm it shows the correct account size, buying power, and drawdown limits—then set it as the default across your charts and order entry windows before your first trade.
Understanding Data Feeds for Prop Firm Trading in NinjaTrader
A data feed is the live connection that powers your charts, depth of market, account balances, and order routing. Prop firm traders don’t pick it—your firm assigns it. This guide explains what that means, how Rithmic works as NinjaTrader’s primary prop firm data feed, and how to get connected without the guesswork.
Platform Setup and Tools for Prop Firm Traders
Get NinjaTrader ready for your prop firm evaluation: workspace configuration, risk management settings, account settings, and the practice tools you can use before the evaluation clock starts.