Installation

Create and fund an IBKR Pro Account

An IBKR Pro account is required to use the TWS API. If you don’t already have one, creat an account below.

Trader Workstation

Download the TWS API

Configure Trader Workstation Settings

1. Launch TWS

2. Log in

3. Open settings (gear icon in top right)

4. Configure the following:

• Enable “ActiveX and Socket Clients”
• Disable “Read-Only API”
• Verify the “Socket Port” value

Additional configuration options are detailed here.

Additional configuration for Python

If you are using the TWS API with Python, additional configuration is required. Follow the steps found here.