Can I use the TWS API with free trial accounts?

IB Gateway is a standalone, Java-based software application with a minimal graphical user interface that is used by API and FIX/CTCI users to connect to IBKR for trading.

• In the IB API mode of operation, after choosing API Type "IB API" on the login screen, IB Gateway serves as a lightweight alternative to TWS which provides full API functionality but with a simple user interface used only for modifying API-relevant settings. Unlike TWS, IB Gateway does not give the user the ability to view their account, or perform other tasks such as placing orders without the use of a connected API program. A potential advantage for API users of using IB Gateway as opposed to TWS is that it requires fewer system resources…

The TWS API and Web API provide functionality to request the details of an option chain.

To retrieve historical options chain data for a stock symbol like AES using the IBKR TWS API in Python, follow these steps:…

The TWS API offers the ability to use continuous futures (secType=CONTFUT), which automatically presents the front futures contract. Only historical data can be requested for this security type. Continuous futures cannot be used for:

• Placing orders…

Yes, there are several ways you can help. First, you can download and use our IBKR Mobile trading app. Note that we offer a free trial in the form of our Paper Trader. You can trade with Paper Trader as long as you'd like, and convert it to a live account at any time by simply completing an account application…