How to Use NinjaTrader Templates to Save, Load, and Transfer Chart Setups

 Learn how to save, load, and transfer NinjaTrader chart templates. This guide explains how to use .xml and .zip templates, install custom indicators, and set up your VPS with ease.

Do you often find yourself recreating the same chart layout in NinjaTrader? Whether you're trading from a local PC or a remote VPS, NinjaTrader templates can help you save and replicate complete chart configurations — fast and error-free.

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to:

• Save and load chart templates in NinjaTrader

• Transfer templates between computers or to a VPS

• Install vendor-provided .zip templates with indicators and strategies

• Troubleshoot common template errors (like missing indicators)

Let’s dive in.

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🧩 What Are NinjaTrader Templates?

A NinjaTrader template is a saved configuration file (usually .xml) that stores all settings from a chart, including:

• Indicator parameters

• Chart style (candlestick, Renko, tick, etc.)

• Bar types and timeframes

• Colors, fonts, and background preferences

Instead of manually duplicating each chart’s settings, you can save time by creating and reusing templates.

🔑 Keyword: NinjaTrader chart template configuration

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💾 How to Save and Load a Chart Template in NinjaTrader

✅ Save a Template

1. Set up your chart the way you want.

2. Right-click the chart → Templates → Save As.

3. Name your template (e.g., MyStrategyTemplate.xml).

🔁 Load a Template

1. Open a new chart.

2. Right-click → Templates → Load.

3. Select your saved template — all chart settings will be applied instantly.

⚙️ Templates are stored in:
Documents\NinjaTrader 8\templates\Chart

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🖥️ How to Transfer NinjaTrader Templates to Another Computer or VPS

When moving NinjaTrader templates from one device to another, especially to a VPS for automated trading, follow these steps:

📂 Step-by-Step Guide

1. On your original PC, go to:

   Documents\NinjaTrader 8\templates\Chart
   

2. Copy the .xml file of your template.

3. On your VPS, navigate to the same folder.

4. Paste the .xml file there.

5. Restart NinjaTrader (if it was open).

6. Right-click on a chart → Templates → Load → Select your template.

💡 Pro Tip: Use file transfer tools like Remote Desktop clipboard or cloud drives to move files to your VPS.

🔑 Keyword: Transfer NinjaTrader templates to VPS

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📦 How to Install Vendor Templates in .zip Format

Many third-party vendors (like The Indicator Store) provide complete NinjaTrader setups in .zip files, which may include:

• Chart templates

• Custom indicators

• ATM strategy templates

• Signal generators

🛠️ Installation Steps

1. Go to Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On.

2. Select the .zip file you downloaded.

3. Accept any overwrite prompts (for updated indicators).

4. Wait for the components to be installed.

✅ Once installed, templates can be loaded via:
Right-click chart → Templates → Load

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⚠️ Error: "Indicator Not Found" When Loading Template

Sometimes, when you load a template that requires an indicator that isn’t installed, NinjaTrader shows an error or the chart fails to load properly.

🔍 How to Fix It

1. Identify the missing indicator from the error message.

2. Install the required indicator via:

   Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On
   

3. Once installed, reload the template:

   Right-click → Templates → Load → Select template
   

🧠 Use Templates to Save Time and Reduce Errors

Using NinjaTrader templates can streamline your workflow, save setup time, and reduce human error when configuring charts.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Save chart configurations as templates to reuse them instantly.

• Transfer .xml template files to a VPS or another PC with correct folder placement.

• Vendor .zip templates install multiple components at once — just make sure all dependencies (indicators) are present.

• Always reapply a template after installing missing indicators for it to work correctly.

Looking for free templates and indicators? Explore community resources or check the NinjaTrader Ecosystem.