How to Connect NinjaTrader to TraderWaves

OAuth connection

Authorize via the official NinjaTrader login flow and secure redirect. You do not enter your NinjaTrader password directly into TraderWaves fields.
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TraderWaves connection flow with NinjaTrader selected

What you’ll need

Before you start

  • NinjaTrader credentials

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

  • OAuth approval

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

How the connection works

Overview

TraderWaves launches the NinjaTrader OAuth authorization flow. Once approved, secure access tokens allow eligible trade activity to sync into your TraderWaves journal and analytics without storing your NinjaTrader password.

Step-by-step setup

Walkthrough

  1. Select NinjaTrader inside TraderWaves.
  2. Click Connect with NinjaTrader to open the official authorization screen.
  3. Log in through NinjaTrader using the account you want to connect.
  4. Approve the requested access.
  5. Return to TraderWaves after the redirect succeeds.
  6. Wait for the initial sync to complete.
TraderWaves NinjaTrader connect — start OAuth from the app
Step 1: Connect your account
NinjaTrader OAuth login and approval screen
Step 2: Log in to NinjaTrader

What happens after connecting

After sync

Once connected, your NinjaTrader trades can automatically sync into TraderWaves so you can review performance, analyse trade history, add journal notes, and compare activity alongside your other accounts.

Security and permissions

Trust & access

TraderWaves uses the official OAuth authorization flow for this connection. Your login password is not entered directly into TraderWaves, and access is managed through secure authorization 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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