> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rithmic Connection

> How to connect your Rithmic account to Edge Analyzer

Rithmic is the most common platform for prop firm traders. This guide walks you through connecting your Rithmic account.

## Prerequisites

Before connecting, ensure you have:

* Active Rithmic credentials from your prop firm
* Your username (usually your email or a prop firm-assigned ID)
* Your password
* Knowledge of which broker you're connecting to

## Step-by-Step Connection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Connections">
    Go to **Connections** in the sidebar and click **Add Connection**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Rithmic">
    Choose **Rithmic** from the platform options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Connection Details">
    * **Connection Name**: A friendly name (e.g., "Apex Funded Accounts")
    * **Username**: Your Rithmic username
    * **Password**: Your Rithmic password
    * **Broker**: Select your broker from the dropdown
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    Click **Connect** and wait for authentication.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Accounts">
    Once connected, your accounts will be automatically discovered. Navigate to **Accounts** to see them.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported Brokers

| Broker               | Server                |
| -------------------- | --------------------- |
| Apex Trader Funding  | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Tradeify             | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Take Profit Trader   | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Bulenox              | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Elite Trader Funding | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| My Funded Futures    | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| TopStep              | Rithmic Paper Trading |

<Info>
  Most prop firms use the Rithmic Paper Trading server for evaluation and funded accounts. Live funded accounts may use different servers.
</Info>

## Multiple Accounts

A single Rithmic connection typically has access to multiple accounts:

* Evaluation accounts
* Funded accounts
* PA (Personal Account) accounts

All accounts are automatically discovered and added to your Edge Analyzer dashboard.

## Copy Trading with Rithmic

Rithmic connections support full copy trading functionality:

* Real-time order detection
* Instant order execution to followers
* Position synchronization
* Support for all order types (market, limit, stop)

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Invalid credentials error">
    * Verify your username and password with your prop firm
    * Ensure you're selecting the correct broker
    * Check if your account is still active
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connection timeout">
    * Rithmic servers may be under load during market open/close
    * Try again in a few minutes
    * Check [Rithmic status](https://www.rithmic.com) for outages
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Missing accounts">
    * New accounts may take a few minutes to appear
    * Try disconnecting and reconnecting
    * Contact your prop firm if accounts are missing
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Already logged in elsewhere">
    * Rithmic limits concurrent sessions
    * Log out of other platforms (NinjaTrader, R|Trader, etc.)
    * Wait a few minutes before reconnecting
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Best Practices

<Check>
  Use a descriptive connection name that identifies the prop firm or account type
</Check>

<Check>
  Keep your credentials up to date - update Edge Analyzer if you change your password
</Check>

<Check>
  Monitor connection status before placing trades, especially for copy trading
</Check>