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# ==Get Started==Sign up for Free 30 days at the '''[https://www.multicharts.com/freeget-trialstarted/ trialGet Started] for regular ''' page to download MultiCharts or for and get a free account that allows you to use the trading simulator and get a platform overview.# [[https://wwwHow_to_Install_or_Update_MultiCharts|Install]] and open MultiCharts.multicharts# Sign in using the account information you received via email.com/net/# Select our [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading|free-trial/ MultiCharts.NETsimulator]]and start improving your trading techniques. <br>The platform is fully functional within the trial period, so you will be able  If you’d like to test all the available out other tools and get your own experience.<br>If you did not get download links after signing upfeatures, it might happen if:<br>a) You signed sign up for a trial period by clicking the Get Free Trial with button at the same email address before.<br>b) The email was either blocked by your domain, firewall, etc., or got into your Spam Box.<br>In this case, all you need is write us an email to '''[mailtohttps:support@//www.multicharts.com our support address/purchase/ Purchase] and request direct download links. You will receive a reply within 24 hours during the working hours''' page.# Please make sure that your anti-virus does not block the download or installation process. And once you downloaded the installation file, it should be installed on your computer.# There are no registration details required to start MultiCharts trial. When you have MultiCharts platform installed, run it ==Set up Data Feed and the 30 days trial will start. When you open MultiCharts you should see a message: either to Continue trial or Register. Click Continue trial and start using MultiCharts.<br>Broker Profile==It is necessary to set up a data feed to have charts, and a broker profile should be configured for trading.<br>a)  ===Data Feed Configuration===MultiCharts comes with Free Quotes (Yahoo end-of-day data), Bitfinex, Bittrex , and Poloniex (cryptocurrency feeds).<br>In order to get real-time and historical data for the other security types, you will need to get an account provided by any of the supported [https://www.multicharts.com/features/data-feeds/ data sources].<br>Each data feed supports certain [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Supported_security_types security types]<br>Set up your data feed in [[QuoteManager|QuoteManager]] > Tools > Data Sources.[[File: DataSources.png|none]]<br>Click here See how to find instructions configure the supported data sources [httphttps://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/How_to_Connect_to_a_Data_Feed_or_a_Broker how to connect a data feed or a brokerCategory:Built-in_Data_Sources here].<brdiv style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Once you set up the data feed, it is recommended to restart MultiCharts with all its applications (to do it properly, close MultiCharts, then make sure that no [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/MultiCharts_Processes processes] with MultiCharts description remained in Task Manager, Processes or Details tab, and run MultiCharts again).<br/div>b) For trading, you will also need to have a broker profile set up and connected. ===Broker Profile configuration===Most of the supported data vendors also provide brokerage services. <br> Here you can find To add a new broker profile, in MultiCharts main menu go to File > Broker Profiles > Manage Broker Profiles. In the Broker Profiles window click New and select your broker. [[File: BrokerProfiles.png|none]]The instructions on connecting different broker profiles can be found [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Broker_Profiles broker profileshere]. # ==Add the Symbols to Quote Manager==To create a new chart, you need to add the required symbol from the data source (available for most supported data feeds).<br>Add the symbols from your data feed in Quote Manager > Instrument > Add Symbol > From Data Source.<br>[[File: AddSymbol.png|none]]More detailed instructions on operating your symbol list can be found [httphttps://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Operating_Symbol_List add the required symbol from the data sourcehere] (available for most supported data feeds). <brdiv style="background-color: #E3FBE5;"> '''Note''': If you are not sure, what the ticker for the required symbol is, our [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Symbol_Guide Symbol Guide] might be helpful. In case the symbol cannot be found in that table, you will need to contact your data vendor and request the list of provided instruments. <br/div> Click here to see more information about [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Tick,_Minute_and_Daily_Data data types] available in MultiCharts. # ==Create the Charts==When all the required instruments are added, you can [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Creating_Charts create charts] and via MultiCharts Main Menu > File > New > Chart Window.[[File: NewChart.png|none]]<br>Your MultiCharts is now set up to start:<br>— [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Backtesting backtestingBacktesting],<br>— [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Optimization optimizingOptimizing],<br>— [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Manual_Trading manual Manual trading],<br>— or [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:AutoTrading auto Auto trading].# <br><br>The most common data issues and recommendations how to troubleshoot them can be found in the [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Problems_with_Data_in_MultiCharts Problems with Data in MultiCharts] article. <br>Click here to be redirected to see [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:FAQ MultiCharts '''FAQ'''].