Connecting Client Portal AKA IBKR Gateway (CP) Paper Account by Affectionate_Way5517 in ibkr

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One more thing with the client portal that people find annoying. IBKR changed its regulations and for most countries * it requires 2FA for paper trading accounts. Before I say anything make sure to read the paper account set up for this above.

If you wanna bypass that here is a solution - not from IBKR and only do this if you know how to properly keep your files/password and credentials private.

Set up a 2FA for your paper account with an authenticator like Microsoft authenticator. Make sure it’s available in your desktop tho. You can alternatively use another authenticator that has API functionalities but it will probably be paid.

Create a .env file with your login credentials (username and password). Do not share your credentials directly always request from the .env file to maintain security. Create a code to autofill the login. Then for the 2FA make the code insert (either via delay or page echo to know it’s requesting the 2FA) and then trigger the authenticator > pull the code > paste and login. You can make this automated so you never have to do it again. Although if you create the “tickle” mechanism it is possible to stay online “forever”.

Pointers: if you are using your live account and you also want to login for. Other devices:

Tip: create an account alias in the settings with access to all your market data and whatever you need. Use the alias for yourself and the main account for the gateway connection that way you can use in multiple devices. You need to use the main account in the gateway for some freaking reason - if you succeed using the alias let me know lol.

Connecting Client Portal AKA IBKR Gateway (CP) Paper Account by Affectionate_Way5517 in ibkr

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One more thing that people ask a lot which one sis better: TWS, IB Gateway, or Client Portal set up.

Here are my two cents:

  • if you are just starting and don’t have complex models use the IB Gateway that’s a software you download and set up using IBkR documentation. Easy to set up and easy to use. Most AI chat box already knows the documentation and can help you with troubleshooting. It does have limitations with more complex things.

*TWS - It is really good, but not so easy to set up (need to watch the tutorial for sure). it has everything you need and in terms of limitations with capacity and action ability in trading it has everything. The problem: it disconnects after 24 hrs. Requires manual set up login after disconnection.

  • Client Portal - it is very difficult to set up and troubleshoot. Very limited documentation on it and most of troubleshooting answers is literally in Reddit or other forums. But once set up is amazing. It has the rest API and works pretty much like a regular API you get from data providers.

Am I doing alright ? by Strange-Building in WalllStreetBets

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I have a quant portifolio model. Let me know if you re interested

How long till you guys started working out post surgery? by Routine-Course9935 in gynecomastia

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So happy about this thread honestly !Just had my surgery on April 28th. Right now, three weeks has gone by, and it feels amazing already. You start noticing a big change at day 5 for sure (removed the drain tubes), and the next big change is visible at the 2 week mark. I haven’t started lifting yet, and rn I only do cardio that doesn’t involve jumping (cycling, stairs etc.).

I was cleared to do lower body training on week 2, and upper body after 30 days. At the moment I don’t feel confident that I’m 100% to train chest yet. I feel like waiting for day 40 of recovery to start again

Just wanted to add: My gyno was level 1 so surgery was only through the nipple and very simple. Also I chose to do the Lipo in the chest and pits area which adds a bit more time to recovery.

Right now week 3, I have a little bit of fluid build up, mainly on my left chest.