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# ==Get Started==Sign up for '''Free 30 days''' regular [https://www.multicharts.com/freeget-trialstarted/ '''trialMultiCharts'''] for regular '''MultiCharts''' or for [https://www.multicharts.com/net/freeget-trialstarted/ '''MultiCharts.NET''']. <br>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 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 Start MultiCharts and click ''Sign up''no registration details required to start . At the Purchase MultiCharts trialweb page select the desired product, click ''Get Free Trial''and fill in the required details. When you have [[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 platform installedweb page, run it and please [https://www.multicharts.com/support/ contact our support team] for assistance.</div>After signing up for the 30 days trial , you will startreceive an email with your MultiCharts account information. When you open MultiCharts you should see a messageMore info about the free trial can be found [https: either to Continue trial or Register//www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Purchasing_MultiCharts_License here. Click Continue trial ] ==Set up Data Feed 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>[http[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;">'''add the required symbol from the data sourceNote'''] (available for most supported data feeds). <br> : 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 '''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 redirected to see [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:FAQ MultiCharts '''FAQ'''].
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