Documentation

Complete guides and documentation for IPTRADE software - everything you need to get started and make the most of your trading experience.

Last updated: January 15, 2026


Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. IPTRADE Multi
  3. IPTRADE CTR
  4. FAQ
  5. Support

Introduction

IPTRADE is a locally-installed trade copying software that enables automatic trade replication between multiple trading accounts in real-time. Developed by IPTRADE COPIER LLC, IPTRADE provides lightning-fast trade copying with complete data privacy and single IP address operation for all accounts.

What is IPTRADE?

IPTRADE is a trade copying solution designed for traders who need to replicate trades across multiple accounts simultaneously. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, IPTRADE operates entirely on your local machine, ensuring maximum speed, privacy, and security.

Key Benefits:

  • Real-time trade replication with sub-millisecond latency
  • Single IP address for all accounts (prop firm compliant)
  • Complete data privacy (no external server storage)
  • Multi-platform support (MT4, MT5, cTrader)
  • Unlimited accounts on Unlimited plan

IPTRADE Products

IPTRADE offers two products to fit different needs:

  • IPTRADE Multi: Complete solution for Windows users supporting cross-platform copying between MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader
  • IPTRADE CTR: Lightweight solution optimized specifically for cTrader, available on both Mac and Windows

IPTRADE Multi

IPTRADE Multi is our complete solution for Windows users. It supports cross-platform copying between MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader all from one application.

Features

  • Cross-platform trade copying (MT4, MT5, cTrader)
  • Windows-only application
  • Bot-based connection to trading platforms
  • Full symbol translation and lot size management
  • Support for all brokers using MT4, MT5, or cTrader

IPTRADE Multi System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 (Windows ONLY)
  • RAM: 8GB minimum
  • Disk Space: 2GB free
  • Connection: Stable internet connection

Compatible Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
  • MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
  • cTrader

Important Notes

Windows Only: IPTRADE Multi ONLY works on Windows. It is not compatible with macOS or Linux, as other operating systems do not allow the inter-platform connections necessary for these types of processes.

VPS Support: Yes, you can install IPTRADE Multi on a Windows VPS for 24/7 operation.


IPTRADE Multi Installation

Installation Features:

  • Quick setup in 5 minutes
  • Smart automatic updates
  • Universal compatibility with MT4, MT5, and cTrader
  • Lightweight design with minimal system impact
  • Built-in security features

Step 1: Download IPTRADE Multi

  1. Log in to your IPTRADE account at iptradecopier.com
  2. Navigate to the local copier section
  3. Download the Windows installer for IPTRADE Multi

Step 2: Install IPTRADE Multi App

  1. Run the downloaded installer
  2. Follow the installation wizard (approximately 2 minutes)

Step 2 - Install IPTRADE App

  1. Login to the app

Step 2 - Install IPTRADE App

Step 3: Install IPTRADE Bots

  1. Click the install bots button; this installs the IPTRADE bot on your trading platform.

Step 3 - Install IPTRADE Bots Step 3 - Install IPTRADE Bots

  1. Add the IPTRADE bot on each platform to the chart and allow permissions, DLL imports, automated trading, and live trading to start it.

Step 3 - Install IPTRADE Bots Step 3 - Install IPTRADE Bots Step 3 - Install IPTRADE Bots

  1. See the accounts as "pending"; this means that your account is already linked to the IPTRADE app.

Step 3 - Install IPTRADE Bots

Step 4: Configure Accounts

  1. Edit the pending account, convert it, and set the configuration to what you want.

Step 4 - Configure Accounts Step 4 - Configure Accounts

Step 5: Start Trading

Step 5 - Start Trading


IPTRADE Multi Trade Copier Configuration

Account Types

IPTRADE Multi supports three types of account configurations:

  • Pending: Appears when you connect the bot; remains inactive until you configure it.
  • Master: Emits trades that will be copied; only replicates if enabled.
  • Slave: Copies trades from a specified master; only copies if enabled.

Basic Flow

  1. Connect the bot: When you connect the bot, it sends "ready" to the IPTRADE App, and the account appears as pending and goes online.
  2. Configure account type:
    • Master: Enable the account so its trades are replicated.
    • Slave: Select the master to follow and enable the account.
  3. Trading operations: Both master and slave accounts have an enabled/disabled status. If the master is enabled, each event (open/modify/close) is sent to connected slaves that are also enabled. If a slave is disabled, it will not receive any events. If a master is disabled, it will not send events to slaves, even if the slaves are enabled.

Slave Configuration

When configuring a slave account, you have several options:

Master to Follow
  • Select the master account to copy from.
  • If you select "none", the slave remains disconnected.
Size Mode
  • Multiplier: Volume = master volume × multiplier.
  • Fixed lot: Always uses the lot size you specify.
Symbols
Symbol Translation
  • Maps different symbols between brokers (high priority).
  • Use this when brokers use different symbol names for the same instrument.
Prefix and Suffix
  • Configure prefix and suffix to add or remove text from the symbol if your broker requires it.
  • Both prefix and suffix can be set to either add or remove mode.
  • Example: If your broker uses "EURUSD.a" instead of "EURUSD", you can configure a suffix with "remove" mode and value ".a" to automatically remove it, or configure a prefix with "add" mode and value "EURUSD." if needed.
Reverse Trading
  • Inverts buy/sell orders.
  • Swaps limit/stop orders.
  • Also swaps stop loss (SL) and take profit (TP).

Important Note: If the resulting volume is less than 0.01, the order will not be sent.

Status and Connection

Online/Offline Status
  • Status updates automatically when bot connection is received.
  • If bot connection is not received within approximately 40 seconds, the account status changes to offline (check bot/network connection).
Master-Slave Relationship
  • If you disable a master account, its slaves are automatically disabled to prevent trading operations.

Best Practices

  • Use nicknames: Assign nicknames to distinguish between accounts.
  • Symbol translation priority: Use direct symbol translation before prefixes/suffixes if brokers differ.
  • Pausing a slave: To pause a slave without losing setup, disable it or temporarily remove its master.
  • Check your plan limits: Verify that your plan doesn't limit accounts or lot sizes before trading.

IPTRADE CTR

IPTRADE CTR is our lightweight solution optimized specifically for cTrader. It's available on both Mac and Windows, providing native Mac support for cTrader traders.

Features

  • cTrader-only trade copying
  • Native Mac support (macOS 12+)
  • Windows support (Windows 10/11)
  • Direct cTrader Open API connection (no bots required)
  • Optimized for cTrader-to-cTrader copying
  • Lightweight and streamlined interface
  • Simplified slave configuration (lot multiplier and reverse trading only) for maximum speed

IPTRADE CTR System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System:
    • macOS 12 or later (for Mac)
    • Windows 10/11 (for Windows)
  • RAM: 8GB minimum
  • Disk Space: 2GB free
  • Connection: Stable internet connection

Compatible Platforms

  • cTrader only

Important Notes

Mac and Windows Support: IPTRADE CTR works on both Mac and Windows, making it the perfect solution for Mac users who want to copy trades between cTrader accounts.

No Bots Required: IPTRADE CTR connects directly to cTrader using the cTrader Open API, so you don't need to install any bots or expert advisors.

VPS Support: Yes, you can install IPTRADE CTR on a VPS for 24/7 operation. It can run on either Windows or Mac-compatible cloud environments.


IPTRADE CTR Installation

Installation Features:

  • Quick setup in 5 minutes
  • No bots required - direct cTrader Open API connection
  • Smart automatic updates
  • Lightweight design with minimal system impact
  • Built-in security features

Step 1: Download IPTRADE CTR

  1. Log in to your IPTRADE account at iptradecopier.com
  2. Navigate to the local copier section
  3. Download the installer for your platform:
    • Mac: Download the macOS installer
    • Windows: Download the Windows installer

Step 2: Install IPTRADE CTR App

  1. Run the downloaded installer

Step 2 - Install IPTRADE CTR App

  1. Follow the installation wizard (approximately 2 minutes)

Step 2 - Install IPTRADE CTR App

  1. Login to the app with your IPTRADE credentials

Step 3: Connect cTrader Accounts

  1. Open IPTRADE CTR application
  2. Click "Add accounts" connection button

Step 3: Connect cTrader Accounts

  1. Log in to your cTrader account and authorize the connection

Step 3: Connect cTrader Accounts

  1. You will be redirected to authorize IPTRADE CTR to access your cTrader account

Step 3: Connect cTrader Accounts

  1. The account will appear in IPTRADE CTR as "pending" in a few seconds after the connection

Note: IPTRADE CTR uses the cTrader Open API, so you don't need to install any bots or expert advisors. The connection is direct and secure.

Step 4: Configure Accounts

  1. Edit the pending account, convert it to Master or Slave, and set the configuration to what you want.
  2. Configure lot sizes, symbol translations, and other settings as needed.

Step 4: Configure Accounts

Step 5: Start Trading

Once your accounts are configured and enabled, IPTRADE CTR will start copying trades automatically.


IPTRADE CTR Trade Copier Configuration

Account Types

IPTRADE CTR supports three types of account configurations:

  • Pending: Appears when you connect your cTrader account; remains inactive until you configure it.
  • Master: Emits trades that will be copied; only replicates if enabled.
  • Slave: Copies trades from a specified master; only copies if enabled.

Basic Flow

  1. Connect cTrader account: Authorize IPTRADE CTR to access your cTrader account through the cTrader Open API. The account appears as pending and goes online.
  2. Configure account type:
    • Master: Enable the account so its trades are replicated.
    • Slave: Select the master to follow and enable the account.
  3. Trading operations: Both master and slave accounts have an enabled/disabled status. If the master is enabled, each event (open/modify/close) is sent to connected slaves that are also enabled. If a slave is disabled, it will not receive any events. If a master is disabled, it will not send events to slaves, even if the slaves are enabled.

Slave Configuration

IPTRADE CTR is optimized for speed, so slave configuration is streamlined with only essential options:

Master to Follow
  • Select the master account to copy from.
  • If no master is selected, the slave shows as "disconnected".
Lot Multiplier
  • Volume = master volume × multiplier.
  • Adjust the multiplier to scale your trade sizes proportionally.
Reverse Trading
  • Inverts buy/sell orders.
  • Swaps limit/stop orders.
  • Also swaps stop loss (SL) and take profit (TP).

Note: Unlike IPTRADE Multi, CTR does not include nicknames, symbol translation, prefix/suffix configuration, or fixed lot mode. This streamlined approach maximizes copying speed for cTrader-to-cTrader operations where symbol names are typically consistent.

Important Note: If the resulting volume is less than 0.01, the order will not be sent.

Status and Connection

Online/Offline Status
  • Status updates automatically when cTrader connection is active.
  • If the connection is lost, the account status changes to offline (check your internet connection and cTrader account status).
Master-Slave Relationship
  • If you disable a master account, its slaves are automatically disabled to prevent trading operations.

Best Practices

  • Pausing a slave: To pause a slave without losing setup, disable it or temporarily remove its master.
  • Check your plan limits: Verify that your plan doesn't limit accounts or lot sizes before trading.
  • Keep cTrader open: Ensure your cTrader platform is running and connected for IPTRADE CTR to function properly.
  • Same broker recommended: Since CTR doesn't have symbol translation, using the same broker for all accounts ensures symbol compatibility and maximum speed.

FAQ

What's the difference between IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR?

IPTRADE offers two products to fit different needs. IPTRADE Multi is our complete solution for Windows users - it supports cross-platform copying between MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader all from one application, with full slave configuration options including symbol translation, prefix/suffix adjustments, and fixed lot mode. IPTRADE CTR is our lightweight solution optimized specifically for cTrader, available on both Mac and Windows. CTR prioritizes speed with streamlined slave configuration (lot multiplier and reverse trading only). Choose Multi if you need multi-platform support or advanced configuration, or CTR if you exclusively use cTrader and want maximum speed with native Mac compatibility.

How does IPTRADE work?

Both IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR are locally-installed applications that automatically replicate trades between multiple trading accounts in real-time. You configure one account as Master (source) and others as Slaves (copiers), and trades are instantly copied with millisecond latency. Everything runs on your local computer with complete privacy and a single IP address for all accounts.

Is IPTRADE safe for prop firms?

Yes, both IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR are completely safe for prop firm accounts. All accounts operate from the same IP address (prop firm compliant), all processing happens locally on your computer with zero data exposure to external servers, and you never get blocked or banned. IPTRADE is the safe alternative to Traders Connect and Social Traders Tools for prop firm traders.

Can I copy trades across different platforms?

Cross-platform copying is available with IPTRADE Multi. You can copy trades between MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader platforms, even across different brokers. Multi handles symbol translation, prefix/suffix adjustments, and lot size calculations automatically. IPTRADE CTR is optimized exclusively for cTrader-to-cTrader copying with streamlined configuration (lot multiplier and reverse trading only) for maximum speed - ideal when using the same broker across accounts.

What are the system requirements?

IPTRADE Multi requires Windows 10/11, minimum 8GB RAM, 2GB free disk space, and a stable internet connection. IPTRADE CTR works on both Mac (macOS 12+) and Windows (10/11), with the same RAM and disk requirements. Both applications are lightweight and run efficiently on most modern computers.

Which trading platforms are compatible?

IPTRADE Multi supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and cTrader - you can copy trades between any combination of these platforms. IPTRADE CTR is exclusively designed for cTrader, providing an optimized experience for cTrader-only traders. Both work with all brokers that support these platforms.

Can I use IPTRADE on Mac?

Yes! IPTRADE CTR offers native Mac support, allowing you to copy trades between cTrader accounts directly from your Mac. If you need to copy between MetaTrader platforms (MT4/MT5), IPTRADE Multi is Windows-only, but you can run it on a Windows VPS while using your Mac for other tasks.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes, your data is 100% private with both IPTRADE products. All trade copying happens locally on your computer - no information is stored on external servers, no trade history is saved externally, and your trading strategies remain completely private. Zero data exposure to third parties.

How many accounts can I connect?

Account limits are the same for both IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR: Free plan allows up to 3 trading accounts with fixed lot size (0.01), Premium plan allows up to 5 trading accounts with full configuration, and Unlimited plan allows unlimited trading accounts with full configuration.

Do I need separate subscriptions for Multi and CTR?

Yes, IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR are separate products with independent subscriptions. Each subscription covers one product. If you need both multi-platform copying (MT4/MT5/cTrader) and native Mac support for cTrader, you would need two subscriptions. Most users only need one product based on their platform requirements.

How difficult is the installation?

Installation is quick and straightforward for both products - typically takes about 5 minutes. IPTRADE Multi requires installing bots to your trading platforms, while IPTRADE CTR connects directly to cTrader using the cTrader Open API. Both offer guided, user-friendly setup processes.

Can I use IPTRADE on a VPS?

Yes, you can install both IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR on a VPS for 24/7 operation. IPTRADE Multi requires a Windows VPS, while IPTRADE CTR can run on either Windows or Mac-compatible cloud environments. This is recommended for continuous trade copying without keeping your personal computer on.

What's the latency and speed?

Both IPTRADE Multi and IPTRADE CTR provide lightning-fast trade copying with millisecond latency. Since everything runs locally on your computer, there's no cloud delay. Trades are replicated instantly between accounts, ensuring you never miss a trading opportunity.

Which IPTRADE product should I choose?

Choose IPTRADE Multi if you trade on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, or need to copy trades between different platforms (e.g., MT4 to cTrader). Multi also offers advanced slave configuration including symbol translation, prefix/suffix adjustments, and fixed lot mode. Choose IPTRADE CTR if you exclusively use cTrader and want native Mac support or maximum speed. CTR has streamlined slave configuration (lot multiplier and reverse trading only) which makes it faster and ideal for same-broker cTrader copying.


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