> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.edgeanalyzer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rithmic Connection

> How to connect your Rithmic account to Edge Analyzer

Rithmic is the most common platform for prop firm traders. This guide walks you through connecting your Rithmic account.

## Prerequisites

Before connecting, ensure you have:

* Active Rithmic credentials from your prop firm
* Your username (usually your email or a prop firm-assigned ID)
* Your password
* Knowledge of which broker you're connecting to

## Step-by-Step Connection

**1. Navigate to Connections**

Go to **Connections** in the sidebar and click **Add Connection**.

**2. Select Rithmic**

Choose **Rithmic** from the platform options.

**3. Enter Connection Details**

* **Connection Name**: A friendly name (e.g., "Apex Funded Accounts")
* **Username**: Your Rithmic username
* **Password**: Your Rithmic password
* **Broker**: Select your broker from the dropdown

**4. Connect**

Click **Connect** and wait for authentication.

**5. Verify Accounts**

Once connected, your accounts will be automatically discovered. Navigate to **Accounts** to see them.

## Supported Brokers

| Broker | Server |
| - | - |
| Apex Trader Funding | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Tradeify | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Take Profit Trader | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Bulenox | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| Elite Trader Funding | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| My Funded Futures | Rithmic Paper Trading |
| TopStep | Rithmic Paper Trading |

> [!NOTE]
>
> Most prop firms use the Rithmic Paper Trading server for evaluation and funded accounts. Live funded accounts may use different servers.

## Multiple Accounts

A single Rithmic connection typically has access to multiple accounts:

* Evaluation accounts
* Funded accounts
* PA (Personal Account) accounts

All accounts are automatically discovered and added to your Edge Analyzer dashboard.

## Copy Trading with Rithmic

Rithmic connections support full copy trading functionality:

* Real-time order detection
* Instant order execution to followers
* Position synchronization
* Support for all order types (market, limit, stop)

## Troubleshooting

> [accordion] Invalid credentials error
>
> * Verify your username and password with your prop firm
> * Ensure you're selecting the correct broker
> * Check if your account is still active

> [accordion] Connection timeout
>
> * Rithmic servers may be under load during market open/close
> * Try again in a few minutes
> * Check [Rithmic status](https://www.rithmic.com) for outages

> [accordion] Missing accounts
>
> * New accounts may take a few minutes to appear
> * Try disconnecting and reconnecting
> * Contact your prop firm if accounts are missing

> [accordion] Already logged in elsewhere
>
> * Rithmic limits concurrent sessions
> * Log out of other platforms (NinjaTrader, R|Trader, etc.)
> * Wait a few minutes before reconnecting

## Best Practices

> [!TIP]
>
> Use a descriptive connection name that identifies the prop firm or account type

> [!TIP]
>
> Keep your credentials up to date - update Edge Analyzer if you change your password

> [!TIP]
>
> Monitor connection status before placing trades, especially for copy trading


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