Important Changes to Topstep Supported Platforms:
Starting July 7th, new Trading Combines will only be available on TopstepX. You can continue trading an active account on the platform that you have currently selected and will be able (if needed) to reset that account. After this date, you will no longer be able to switch platforms or purchase a new Trading Combine on any platform other than TopstepX.
Starting August 1st, the ability to reset will only be available on TopstepX. You can still trade your active existing account. However, if the account hits the Maximum Loss Limit on a platform that is not TopstepX, you will no longer be able to reset that account. If that occurs, you will be able to activate a new account on TopstepX.
Quantower traders will still be able to connect using the ProjectX data feed.
Click here to learn more about these changes.
Follow these instructions to get connected to your Topstep account in Quantower.
Important Things to Know Before Getting Started
All platforms: During installation, you may receive a pop-up to install .Net Framework. Please allow access to this installation in order for your platform to install properly. .Net Framework installations should be available in your Windows Updates or by conducting a web search for the specific .Net Framework the platform is requesting to be installed. If your computer is up to date, your platform should install without this pop-up message.
Quantower/Rithmic only: We recommend downloading Rithmic Trader Pro to keep track of your commissions and fees. Click here to download R|Trader Pro and follow these instructions to connect.
Quantower/Rithmic only: ALWAYS monitor your NET P&L in R|Trader rather than Quantower by clicking on Trader Dashboard and locating the column labeled P&L. R|Trader automatically calculates commissions and fees while Quantower does not display your Net P&L accurately in real-time. Topstep® Trade Reports are calculated using the data from R|Trader.
Rithmic Installation and Connection Instructions (R|Trader Pro)
This will allow traders to connect to Quantower and R|Trader Pro at the same time and is a required step
Connect R|Trader Pro first, then connect Quantower
Detailed R|Trader Pro connection instructions can be found here.
Download R|Trader Pro from the following link: R|Trader Pro
Install R|Trader Pro by double-clicking on the “RithmicTraderPro” icon that was saved to your PC.
After installation, open R|Trader Pro by double-clicking on the “Rithmic Trader Pro” icon on your desktop.
When the R|Trader login window appears, enter your Topstep® account username and password in the appropriate fields. From the “System” drop-down menu, choose “TopstepTrader”. From the “Gateway” drop-down menu, choose “Chicago Area”.
Make sure Orders, Market Data, and Allow Plug-ins are all set to On.
Rithmic Installation and Connection Instructions (Quantower)
Download the app installer and launch the Quantower.exe file
Select the folder to extract application files
Once an extraction process is finished, the platform will start automatically with an option to select a dxFeed Simulated connection or Binance connection. Please proceed with the dxFeed Simulated connection and click “Let’s Start.” A default workspace will be created.
Navigate to the Quantower toolbar and click on dxFeed to pull up the recent connections.
At this time, you can disconnect the dxFeed connection.
Search for Topstep using the search bar or scrolling down the list. (You can favorite the Topstep connection by clicking on the star next to the connection name).
When the Topstep login window appears, enter your platform account username and password in the appropriate fields. Select the server as "Topstep trader Chicago Area".
IMPORTANT: Traders from Asia, Australia, and India are far away from the server in Chicago, and should select a server closer to their location, as shown here:
You can proceed to the next step once these 3 fields are filled out correctly:
Click on the Connection Settings button and ensure these 5 boxes are checked.
Click "Connect" for the Topstep connection, and the connection should be established with a green circle next to Topstep.
The dxFeed can be removed from the Quantower toolbar by right-clicking over the name of the connection and selecting Hide from the toolbar.
Installation and Connection Instructions (Quantower/TopstepX)
Quantower is now supported on the New Topstep Dashboard and connects using your TopstepX credentials. While Quantower doesn’t appear as a platform option in the Dashboard, you can still connect by selecting TopstepX as your platform. This connects your account to ProjectX data, which powers the Quantower connection.
Using TopstepX with Quantower gives you access to 10:1 Micro to Mini contract conversions and a direct data feed from the CME for faster, cleaner market data. Quantower via TopstepX is currently available for the Trading Combine and Express Funded Account only.
If you haven’t signed into the TopstepX Dashboard before launching Quantower, you may see a “Login Blocked” error. Be sure to first log into TopstepX first and sign any required platform and data agreements. After that, you’ll be able to connect to Quantower.
If you're downloading Quantower for the first time:
After downloading Quantower, click “Extract” when the prompt appears. The platform will launch automatically with DX Feed selected by default – leave that as-is.
Click the “Connections” button at the top of the platform
Disconnect from DX Feed
Select “ProjectX” from the list of available connections
In the Server dropdown, choose “TopstepX”
Enter your TopstepX credentials to log in
If you already have Quantower installed:
Open Quantower and click the “Connections” button
Disconnect from any active connection (such as DX Feed)
Select “ProjectX” from the list of available connections
In the Server dropdown, choose “TopstepX”
Enter your TopstepX credentials to log in
Getting Started Tips
How to place orders on the platform using Trading Panels. Click here to view.
How to monitor and flatten positions using Portfolio Panels. Click here to view.
Frequently Asked Questions: General Errors. Click here to view.
How to view order flow on the DOM Surface Heatmap.
In order to make adjustments, click on Quick Settings and change the number under DOM levels count.
Order Entry and Imbalance / Sizes can be found in the top right corner of the DOM Surface module.
Depth of Market / Level 2 data is required to see DOM Levels.
What is included in Quantower?
Topstep accounts will be provided with the Premium Feature Bundle for free:
DOM Surface
TPO Chart
Volume Analysis Tools
Charting (Maximum 2 indicators per chart)
**Level 2 Data is needed to have full access to premium features.
Topstep accounts do not provide the following:
Market Replay
Strategy Manager
Strategy Runner
Trading Simulator
**Additional features not listed may require a paid platform license. Additional platform features can be purchased here.
Quantower Platform Support
Quantower support can be contacted here through an online form. Additional information can be found through the online guide.