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# ==Get Started==Sign up for Free 30 days regular [https://www.multicharts.com/freeget-trialstarted/ trial'''MultiCharts'''] for regular MultiCharts or for [https://www.multicharts.com/net/freeget-trialstarted/ '''MultiCharts.NET''']. The platform is fully functional within 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 Trial 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 [mailtohttps:support@//www.multicharts.com /support/ our support address] 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.# There are no registration details required to start Start MultiCharts trialand click ''Sign up''. When you have At the Purchase MultiCharts platform installedweb page select the desired product, run it click ''Get Free Trial'' and fill in the 30 days trial will startrequired details. When you open MultiCharts you should see a message[[File: either to Continue trial or Register. Click Continue trial and start using MultiChartsGet_MultiCharts_Free_Trial.png|none]]<br>It is necessary to set up data feed to have charts, broker profile should be configured for trading.<br>a) MultiCharts comes with Free Quotes (Yahoo end-of-day data), Bitfinex, Bittrex and Poloniex (cryptocurrency feeds). <br>In order to get realdiv style="background-time and historical data for the other security types, you will need to get an account provided by any of the supported data sourcescolor:https://www.multicharts.com/features/data-feeds/<br#E3FBE5;">Each data feed supports certain security types'''Note''':https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Supported_security_types<br>Here you can find instructions how to connect a data feed or a broker: http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/How_to_Connect_to_a_Data_Feed_or_a_Broker <br>In this table you will be able to find all the supported security types: http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Supported_security_types <br> Once you set up the data feed, it If ''Get Free Trial'' option is recommended to restart not available at Purchase MultiCharts with all its applications (to do it properlyweb page, close MultiCharts -> make sure that no processes with MultiCharts description (http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/MultiCharts_Processes) remained in Task Manager, Processes or Details tab -> run MultiCharts again).<br>b) For trading, you will also need to have a broker profile set up and connected. Most of the supported data vendors also provide brokerage services. <br> Here you can find the instructions on connecting different broker profiles: please [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-softwaresupport/index.php/Category:Broker_Profiles# To create a new chart, you need to add the required symbol from the data source (available contact our support team] for most supported data feeds):http://wwwassistance.multicharts.com</trading-software/index.php/Operating_Symbol_List <brdiv> If you are not sure, what the ticker After signing up for the required symbol is, our Symbol Guide might be helpful: http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Symbol_Guide <br> In case the symbol cannot be found in that tabletrial, you will need to contact receive an email with your data vendor and request the list of provided instruments. <br> The data types available in MultiCharts are listed here: http://wwwaccount information.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Tick,_Minute_and_Daily_Data# When all More info about the required instruments are added, you can create charts (http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Creating_Charts) and start backtesting, optimizing, trading:<br> https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Backtesting <br> https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Optimization <br> https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Manual_Trading <br> https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:AutoTrading# The most common data issues and recommendations how to troubleshoot them free trial can be found here: http[https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Problems_with_Data_in_MultiCharts <br> MultiCharts FAQ is located Purchasing_MultiCharts_License here: https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:FAQ]
==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]
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Set up your data feed in [[QuoteManager|QuoteManager]] > Tools > Data Sources.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Add the symbols from your data feed in Quote Manager > Instrument > Add Symbol > From Data Source.
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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.
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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].
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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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