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# NinjaTrader and Rithmic (Apex) Integration

| Follow this guide to configure your ***Rithmic (Apex)*** connection within NinjaTrader.


## Download and Setup RTrader PRO

1. To begin, download ***RTrader Pro*** using the following link: 

[Download RTrader Pro Here](https://downloads.rithmic.com/rtraderpro-Apex.msi)

2. The downloaded installation file can be found in the ***Downloads*** folder on your VPS (or the computer you used for the download). 


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3. install ***RTrader Pro.***

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4. Run the installation file to install ***RTrader Pro***. Once installed a desktop shortcut will show up and the application will be launched.


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5. After opening RTrader Pro, ensure ***Remember Me*** is turned on (if you wish to save your login credentials), but ***Selective Load*** and ***Market Data*** are turned off.


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6. Enter the login credentials you received from ***Apex*** via email. Ensure the System is set to “***Apex***“, then click “***Login***“.


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7. If this is your first time connecting to your Rithmic account on RTrader Pro, you will see two agreements that you need to review and accept before you can continue.