Connect Tradovate to TradingView (Add-On Setup)
Want to trade Tradovate futures straight from your TradingView charts? Flip on the TradingView add-on inside Tradovate, then link the two accounts. Here's exactly how.
Want to trade Tradovate futures straight from your TradingView charts? Maybe you're after cleaner charting, you like tapping TradingView's shared trade ideas, or you're building toward full automation with PickMyTrade. Whatever the reason, the setup is the same: flip on the TradingView add-on inside Tradovate, then link the two accounts. Here's exactly how to do it, step by step.
What Is the Tradovate TradingView Add-On?
The TradingView add-on is a Tradovate integration that lets you place and manage real orders in your Tradovate account directly from TradingView. Once it's switched on, TradingView lists Tradovate as a connectable broker, so your charts and your live or demo futures account talk to each other. Depending on your Tradovate plan, the add-on is either included or carries a small monthly fee, and on some plans the free access needs re-enabling each month, so check Tradovate's current add-on pricing for your account.
Connect Tradovate to TradingView: Step-by-Step
Before you start, two things need to be true. You need an active, tradable Tradovate (or prop-firm) account, and you should log in to Tradovate at least once to accept any pending agreements. You'll also want a Tradovate market-data subscription to see live quotes and trade, data availability varies by account and prop firm, so confirm your firm's current rules.
Open Application Settings in Tradovate
Log in to the Tradovate Web Trader, then open Application Settings from the settings icon in the top-right corner of the platform.
Activate the TradingView Add-On
Inside Application Settings, open the Add-ons (Add-On Tools) tab, find the TradingView add-on, and click Activate. If your plan includes it at no charge, keep in mind you may have to renew that free access every month to keep it live.
Refresh Your Tradovate Session
Log out of Tradovate and log back in, or just refresh the platform, so the newly activated add-on actually takes effect. Do this before you try to connect from the TradingView side, otherwise Tradovate may not show up as an option yet.
Open the Broker Panel in TradingView and Pick Tradovate
Log in to TradingView and open the broker/trading panel, that's the Trading Panel tab at the bottom of the chart, or the Trade button. Open the broker list and select Tradovate.
Choose Live or Demo and Sign In
Pick whether you're connecting a Live brokerage account or a Demo (simulated) one, click Connect, then enter your Tradovate or prop-firm username and password. A connected (green) status confirms the link, and Tradovate now shows up as a tradable broker right on your charts.
Why You'd Want This
- Trade Tradovate futures without leaving TradingView, charts, drawings, and order execution all live in one window.
- Blend indicators and ideas with real fills, act on your TradingView studies and setups directly, no copy-pasting between apps.
- Manage live or demo positions from one screen, whether you're practicing or trading real money.
- Lay the groundwork for automation, a working broker link is the first step toward alert-driven and webhook order routing.
Automate This with PickMyTrade
Once Tradovate and TradingView are linked, PickMyTrade takes it further. It turns your TradingView alerts into real Tradovate orders automatically, so entries, stops, and targets fire the moment your strategy triggers, no manual clicking, no staring at the screen waiting for a setup.
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Start Your Free 5-Day TrialFrequently Asked Questions
It depends on your Tradovate plan. Some plans include TradingView access at no extra cost (sometimes needing a monthly re-activation), while others charge a small monthly add-on fee. Check Tradovate's current pricing for your specific account.
Yes. When you connect from TradingView, choose Demo instead of Live to link your Tradovate simulated account. You still need the add-on enabled in Tradovate first.
Usually the add-on isn't active yet. Enable it in Tradovate's Application Settings, then log out and back in before connecting from TradingView. If you're on a prop-firm account, your firm may need to enable the add-on for you.
This guide is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice. Trading futures and other leveraged products carries a substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. PickMyTrade is an independent third-party automation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tradovate, Inc. "Tradovate" and all related names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Platform features and steps change over time, so always confirm the current process in the official Tradovate platform and documentation before acting.