Do paper accounts automatically close after a specified period of dormancy?

CHAT CLIENT SERVICES

If you want your paper trading account closed, please contact Client Services for assistance…

No, it is not possible to transfer positions into a paper account, even for informational purposes. In order to establish a position in a paper account, you must place a trade from within the paper trading account. …

Yes, paper trading accounts are available with IBKR Lite and can be accessed through IBKR Mobile and Trader Workstation (TWS).

Additional Information…

Yes, funds are redeemed automatically from the sweep before the settlement date of the trade. There is no disruption of trading activity; funds move in and out as the trading happens…