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TL;DR: To start trading futures after purchasing your account through FundedNext, access the Futures section in your dashboard, view and copy your Tradovate credentials, and log in via Tradovate Web. Complete the Contact Information, select Non-professional in the Market Data Subscriber Certification, sign the required agreements, accept the End User License Agreement, and choose Access Simulation. After logging out and back in once market data is assigned, you’re ready to trade your Futures Challenge.
+ Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to complete the login process.
To start trading futures after purchasing a Challenge through FundedNext Futures, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Click on the “Futures” section after purchasing your Futures Challenge.
- Under your Futures Challenge Account, click on “Dashboard.”
- Now click “View” next to your credentials to see your Username and Master Password. Copy both the username and password from this section.
- On the same FundedNext Dashboard, click the “Tradovate” button. The Tradovate trading platform will now open in a new window or tab.
Note: First-time logins and signing the agreement must be completed on Tradovate Web (Desktop), as the agreement signing process is not supported on mobile devices.
- Enter the username and password you copied earlier into the login fields.
- Click on “Login” to proceed.
- After logging in, you’ll see a “Contact Information” form. Fill in the required fields accurately.
- Click “Save” once completed.
- You’ll now be asked to complete the Market Data Subscriber Certification. Scroll down and select “Non-professional.” Click “Next” to continue.
- Then you will find the Uniform Subscriber Agreement.
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TL;DR: To start trading futures after purchasing your account through FundedNext, access the Futures section in your dashboard, view and copy your Tradovate credentials, and log in via Tradovate Web. Complete the Contact Information, select Non-professional in the Market Data Subscriber Certification, sign the required agreements, accept the End User License Agreement, and choose Access Simulation. After logging out and back in once market data is assigned, you’re ready to trade your Futures Challenge.
− For a step-by-step walkthrough of the initial login process, please watch the video tutorial below.
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To start trading futures after purchasing a Challenge through FundedNext Futures, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Click on the “Futures” section after purchasing your Futures Challenge.
- Under your Futures Challenge Account, click on “Dashboard.”
- Now click “View” next to your credentials to see your Username and Master Password. Copy both the username and password from this section.
- On the same FundedNext Dashboard, click the “Tradovate” button. The Tradovate trading platform will now open in a new window or tab.
Note: First-time logins and signing the agreement must be completed on Tradovate Web (Desktop), as the agreement signing process is not supported on mobile devices.
- Enter the username and password you copied earlier into the login fields.
- Click on “Login” to proceed.
- After logging in, you’ll see a “Contact Information” form. Fill in the required fields accurately.
- Click “Save” once completed.
- You’ll now be asked to complete the Market Data Subscriber Certification. Scroll down and select “Non-professional.” Click “Next” to continue.
- Then you will find the Uniform Subscriber Agreement.
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TL;DR: To start trading futures after purchasing your account through FundedNext, access the Futures section in your dashboard, view and copy your Tradovate credentials, and log in via Tradovate Web. Complete the Contact Information, select Non-professional in the Market Data Subscriber Certification, sign the required agreements, accept the End User License Agreement, and choose Access Simulation. After logging out and back in once market data is assigned, you’re ready to trade your Futures Challenge.
For a step-by-step walkthrough of the initial login process, please watch the video tutorial below.
Play Now
To start trading futures after purchasing a Challenge through FundedNext Futures, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Click on the “Futures” section after purchasing your Futures Challenge.
- Under your Futures Challenge Account, click on “Dashboard.”
- Now click “View” next to your credentials to see your Username and Master Password. Copy both the username and password from this section.
- On the same FundedNext Dashboard, click the “Tradovate” button. The Tradovate trading platform will now open in a new window or tab.
Note: First-time logins and signing the agreement must be completed on Tradovate Web (Desktop), as the agreement signing process is not supported on mobile devices.
- Enter the username and password you copied earlier into the login fields.
- Click on “Login” to proceed.
- After logging in, you’ll see a “Contact Information” form. Fill in the required fields accurately.
- Click “Save” once completed.
- You’ll now be asked to complete the Market Data Subscriber Certification. Scroll down and select “Non-professional.” Click “Next” to continue.
- Then you will find the Uniform Subscriber Agreement.
- Check both boxes:
- “I have read and agree to the Uniform Subscriber Agreement.”
- “I have read and agree to the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign).”
Enter your full name exactly as shown in the agreement (e.g., Alex FundedNext).
- Click on “Sign.”
- A pop-up to download the agreement will appear. Click “Close.”
- You’ll now see the Tradovate End User License Agreement.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the “Accept” button.
- Now, choose “Access Simulation” as your trading mode.
- You will see a pop-up to Update Market Data — just click “OK.”
- Once the charts finish loading, you are successfully connected to Tradovate and ready to start trading with your Futures Challenge Account.
Note: After the submission of the signed agreement, the market data gets assigned. To eliminate any issues related to sync or such, trader has to log out from the platform and log back in before starting trading activity.
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