How to Connect cTrader to TraderWaves

OAuth connection

Authorize via official cTrader login and a secure redirect — you do not enter your cTrader password inside TraderWaves fields.
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TraderWaves cTrader OAuth connection screen

What you’ll need

Before you start

  • cTrader credentials

    Either log in with your cTrader login and password or via Google.

  • OAuth approval

    Approve TraderWaves scopes — passwords stay on cTrader-hosted pages.

How the connection works

Overview

TraderWaves launches cTrader OAuth; tokens authorize recurring sync without storing your password in TraderWaves forms.

Step-by-step setup

Walkthrough

  1. Select cTrader inside TraderWaves.
  2. Click Connect with cTrader to open the official cTrader login screen
  3. Complete the login process on cTrader either with your email and password or via Google.
  4. Choose the correct trading account if prompted.
  5. Return to TraderWaves after the redirect succeeds.
TraderWaves cTrader OAuth sign-in and authorization flow
Step 1: Connect your account
TraderWaves cTrader authorization complete in browser
Step 2: Confirm and return to TraderWaves

What happens after connecting

After sync

Sessions import into your trade journal; analytics/charts/alerts reflect eligible activity.

Security and permissions

Trust & access

TraderWaves uses cTrader's official OAuth system. We never store your cTrader login credentials — only secure access tokens.

Prefer manual trade tracking?

TraderWaves also supports manual trade journaling when you want full control over how trades are logged.

View the manual trade journal guide

Troubleshooting

Common issues

FAQs

Quick answers

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