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231 bytes added, 11:31, 31 March 2017
# Add '''127.0.0.1''' to '''Trusted IP Addresses''' or check the '''"Allow connections from localhost only"''' box (only if TWS is running on the same PC). If TWS is running on a remote PC - you should specify its IP address.
==Setting up connection to Interactive Brokers Gateway==
'''IB API''' option should be selected when logging in to into IB Gateway.# Click on '''Configure''' in main TWS Gateway window.
# Click on '''API''' section. Select '''Settings'''.
# Uncheck '''Read-Only API''' box.# Set the Port (Socket port) number to the same value both in IB Gateway and IB Broker Profile in MultiCharts. <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': By default in IB Gateway '''Socket port''' number is '''4001'''. In IB data source in QuoteManager default '''Port''' ('''Socket port''') number is '''7497'''. The ports should be set to the same value in both applications.</div> It is recommended to add # Add '''127.0.0.1''' to '''Trusted IP Addresses'''or check the '''"Allow connections from localhost only"''' box (only if Gateway is running on the same PC). If Gateway is running on a remote PC - you should specify its IP address.
==Setting up Interactive Brokers Profile==

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