To get started, you’ll need your cTrader ID or cTID, which is a unique login sent to you by email to access all your trading accounts. Keep this email safe for future use. When opening the cTrader platform, simply log in using your cTrader ID and password. If you have any questions, please reach out at support@pepperstone.com.

cTrader has an in-depth video library built into the platform, which is accessible via the ‘help menu’ in the top left-hand corner. These easy-to-follow videos cover all the basics of how to use the platform.

1. Open the chart.

2. Right-click and select 'create new order’.

3. From here, you’ll have a range of options to choose from including market order, limit order, stop order, and an advanced option: stop limit order.

1. In the order tab, tick the boxes for stop-loss and take-profit.

2. This will open the option to set both a stop-loss and take-profit.

3. Once you’ve put your stop-loss and take-profit criteria in, you can review it before you start trading.

cTrader makes managing risk easier and more transparent. Before you place a trade, you’ll see a clear preview of your pip value and margin requirements, helping you make informed decisions.

On the platform, you will also find an advanced ‘analyze’ tab that gives you an overview of your account’s performance, including:

a. Total profit/loss

b. Market exposure

c. Current volume held

To further protect your capital, cTrader includes a unique Smart Stop Out system, which automatically closes small parts of your largest positions to help prevent your account from going negative.