# ==Get Started==Sign up for Free 30 days trial for regular MultiCharts here [https://www.multicharts.com/freeget-trialstarted/ '''MultiCharts'''] or for MultiCharts.NET here [https://www.multicharts.com/net/freeget-trialstarted/'''MultiCharts. The platform is fully functional within NET'''] to receive the download links for the trial period, so you will be able to latest release version and test all the available tools and get your own experience.<br>If you did not get download links after signing up, it might happen ifthe following may have occurred:<br>a) You signed up for Free Trail with the same email address before.<br>b) The email was either blocked by your domain, firewall, etc., or got went into your Spam Box.<br>In this case, all you need to do is write us an email to mailto[https:support@//www.multicharts.com /support/ our support] and request direct download links. You will receive a reply within 1 hour 24 hours during the working hours.<br># Please make sure that your anti-virus does not block the download or installation process. And once you have downloaded the installation file, it should be installed on your computer.#Start MultiCharts and click ''Sign up''. At the Purchase MultiCharts web page select the desired product, click ''Get Free Trial'' and fill in the required details. [[File: Get_MultiCharts_Free_Trial.png|none]]<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': If ''Get Free Trial'' option is not available at Purchase MultiCharts web page, please [https://www.multicharts.com/support/ contact our support team] for assistance.</div>After signing up for the trial, you will receive an email with your MultiCharts account information. More info about the free trial can be found [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Purchasing_MultiCharts_License here.] ==Set up Data Feed and Broker Profile==It is necessary to set up a data feed to have charts, and a broker profile should be configured for trading. ===Data Feed Configuration===MultiCharts comes with Free Quotes (Yahoo end-of-day data), Bitfinex, Bittrex, and Poloniex (cryptocurrency feeds).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]. 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>See how to configure the supported data sources [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Built-in_Data_Sources here]. <div 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).</div>===Broker Profile configuration===Most of the supported data vendors also provide brokerage services.<br>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 here]. ==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 [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Operating_Symbol_List here]. <div 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. </div>==Create the Charts==When all the required instruments are added, you can [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Creating_Charts create charts] 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 Backtesting],<br>— [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Optimization Optimizing],<br>— [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Manual_Trading Manual trading],<br>— or [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:AutoTrading 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 see [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:FAQ MultiCharts '''FAQ''']. 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