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 If you are looking for a professional and free trading platform, NinjaTrader 8 is one of the best options on the market. This guide covers everything from account registration and software installation to advanced multi-account configurations. 1. Registration & Free Market Data (Data Feed) The first step is registering on the official NinjaTrader website. How to get the free data trial: When creating your account, select the "Not ready for live trading" option and enter your name. This automatically grants you two weeks of free market data (Data Feed) . Important Note: The NinjaTrader software does not expire and remains free for simulation and analysis. Only the real-time market data connection expires after 14 days. 2. Installation & First Contact Once you download and install the latest release, log in using your registered email. By default, the platform opens a standard workspace and forces you to choose between Simulation or Live trading. If you want to ...

If you are taking your first steps in professional trading, setting up your platform correctly is the most important step. In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to download, install, and master the configuration of NinjaTrader 8 , from managing Workspaces to automating your trades with Chart Trader . How to Download NinjaTrader and Set Up Your First Workspace NinjaTrader is a free platform for simulation and analysis. To get started, simply register on their official website and download the software. When opening it for the first time, the system will automatically connect you to a simulated data account. The most common beginner mistake: The Default Workspace Upon startup, the platform opens a workspace called Default . It is crucial to understand that you cannot save configurations in this workspace . If you add indicators or draw lines, they will be lost when you restart the software. Quick solution: Go to the main menu and select New > Workspace . Assign a name to yo...