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# How to install Ninjatrader 8 desktop application on VPS


| Ninjatrader 8.1.6 comes pre-installed on TradingVPS.

1. Open the browser and search for ninjatrader, And click on ninjatrader.

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2. Click Open Account Or get started.

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3. Click on Sign up with Email Address.

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4. Confirm your email address.

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5. Click on Create User with username and password.

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6. Login with username and password.

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7. After logging in, on the ***Get Started*** page, click ***Additional Options***. Then, select ***Import License Key***.

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8. Click on Import.

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9. Insert the license key and click Import.

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|| ${color}[#ff0000](Please note): NinjaTrader may update their client portal from time to time, which could slightly alter this process.


10. With your license imported, you can now download the latest version of ***NinjaTrader***. Go to: ${color}[#0000ff](__https://account.ninjatrader.com/welcome-download__)

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11. In your Downloads folder, find the NinjaTrader installation file and run it to begin the installation.

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12. After installation, a ***NinjaTrader*** shortcut will appear on your desktop.

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${color}[#0000ff](__NinjaTrader and Rithmic (Apex) Integration__)