Getting Started

This quick start guide will walk you through setting up your first signal, and then on to executing actual trades.

Written By Zac White

Last updated About 10 hours ago

Step 1. Get NinjaTrader

Install NinjaTrader Desktop version. If you already have the latest version of NinjaTrader Desktop installed, skip ahead to the next step.
⁍ Sign up with NinjaTrader here to download and install the desktop software.

Step 2. Install the SharkSignals Client

Install the SharkIndicators + SharkSignals Client software.
⁍ Download the installer from here.
ⓘ See Installing the SharkSignals Client for more detailed instructions.

Step 3. Add Broker & Accounts

The SharkSignals Client will automatically add all accounts from NinjaTrader to SharkSignals. NinjaTrader manages the broker(s), therefore setting up a broker in SharkSignals is not necessary.

  • Run NinjaTrader (after Step 2).

    • Goto the NinjaTrader » Control Center » New menu » SharkIndicators » SharkSignals. Log-in to the SharkSignals client.

  • Sign into SharkSignals, and go to the Brokers page. On this page you will see all of your NinjaTrader accounts have been added. Allow a few moments for processing.

ⓘ See How to Set Up Your Broker for more detailed instructions.

Step 4. Add a Signal

This is were Alerts from TradingView, TrendSpider, or a Curl command from any source is set up.
ⓘ See How to Set Up a Signal for more detailed instructions.

Step 5. Create a Trade Plan

The Trade Plan connects Signals to your broker account(s) or paper/simulated accounts. Including, setting up the risk/reward trade management.
ⓘ See How to Set Up a Trade Plan for more detailed instructions.

Finished. ✔