How to connect NinjaTrader
Follow this guide to set up your connection to Sirok Futures using NinjaTrader.
⚠️ Important: Sign your agreements first
Before connecting NinjaTrader, you must accept the Rithmic market data agreements. Please refer to our Rithmic Agreement article to complete this step.
If you skip this step, your connection will not work.
1. Download and Install
If you haven't installed the platform yet, go to ninjatrader.com.
Log in using your own NinjaTrader credentials (or create an account if you don't have one).
Select "Desktop" to download the software.
Launch NinjaTrader and log in.
2. Add the Sirok Futures Connection
Once the platform is open, you need to configure the connection to our server.
Click on Connections in the top menu, then select configure (seen in the bottom right corner of the menu).
In the "Available" list, select Rithmic.
Click add in the "Configured" section.
Connection Properties
Now, configure the settings on the right side:
Connection name: Enter Sirok Futures (this helps you identify it easily).
User name / Password: Enter the credentials found on your Sirok Futures Dashboard.
System: Select Rithmic Paper Trading Chicago from the dropdown menu.
Once filled, click Apply, then OK.
3. Connect to your account
You are now ready to trade.
Go back to the Connections menu.
Click on the connection you just created: Sirok Futures.
Wait for the indicator light in the bottom left corner to turn green.
You are now connected and ready to start your Evaluation.