{"id":207414,"date":"2025-08-26T11:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/trading-lessons\/using-ibkrs-paper-trading-account\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:51:20","slug":"using-ibkrs-paper-trading-account","status":"publish","type":"trading-lessons","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/trading-lessons\/using-ibkrs-paper-trading-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Using IBKR\u2019s Paper Trading Account"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Already an Interactive Brokers Client?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ndcdyn.interactivebrokers.com\/mkt\/?src=taPTopenRTP&amp;url=%2Fsso%2Fresolver%3Faction%3DAccountSettings%26config%3DTradingPermissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Trading Permissions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New to Interactive Brokers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ndcdyn.interactivebrokers.com\/mkt\/?src=taPTAcc&amp;url=%2FUniversal%2FApplication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Account<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paper trading is a great way to explore IBKR\u2019s platforms, tools, and features in a safe, simulated, trading environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/L2_001_IMAGE-1100x619.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208136 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/619;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paper-trading-across-multiple-platforms\"><strong>Paper Trading Across Multiple Platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve opened a paper trading account, you can access it across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/en\/index.php?f=13868&amp;msclkid=9094f3c0139214373e409b5a2fc3512a\">multiple platforms<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trader Workstation (TWS),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IBKR Desktop,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client Portal,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IBKR Mobile, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IBKR GlobalTrader apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the paper trading environment, you\u2019ll see the same layout and tools as your live account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-tools-and-features\"><strong>Explore Tools and Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also customize the settings in your paper trading account just like a live account. For example, you can set up watchlists, configure hotkeys and layouts, practice using a long list of different order types, such as limit, stop, or bracket, as well as manage asset class permissions, explore option analytics tools, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/L2_002_IMAGE-1100x619.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208135 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/619;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, IBKR\u2019s platforms offer a wealth of trading capabilities \u2013 where users can:\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place simulated trades in stocks, options, bonds, futures, forex, and more,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct analyses and perform research with cutting-edge tools such as<ul><li>Fundamentals Explorer,<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Options Analysis,<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Strategy Builder, as well as the<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IB Risk Navigator, which provides a comprehensive measure of risk exposure across multiple asset classes around the globe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/L2_003_IMAGE-1100x619.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208134 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/619;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can also review and configure their simulated portfolios, set alerts, and access news!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether entering a trade, selecting an option strike, or buying a future, paper trading offers a host of tools and services across IBKR\u2019s platforms \u2013 either while sitting at a desktop or taking your activity on-the-go. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE-1100x619.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-207418 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE-1100x619.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_004_IMAGE.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/619;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-traders-academy\"><strong>Traders\u2019 Academy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details and stepwise instructions are available at no cost through our extensive list of video tutorials on IBKR\u2019s Traders\u2019 Academy, where users can acquire, and ultimately learn to apply, practically all the same skills when trading in their live account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE-1100x619.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-207417 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE-1100x619.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/L2_005_IMAGE.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; 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We\u2019ll look forward to seeing you then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traders\u2019 Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traders\u2019 Academy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/traders-academy\/finance-courses\/\">US Campus<\/a>) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/traders-academy\/finance-courses\/\">EU Campus<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New IBKR Institutional Account: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/trading-lessons\/request-paper-trading-account\/\">Requesting a Paper Trading Account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting Started for Financial Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/trading-lessons\/signing-up-for-a-paper-trading-account\/\">Signing-up for a Paper Trading Account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/trading-lessons\/open-an-account-deposit-and-withdraw\/\">How to Open an Account, Deposit, and Withdraw Funds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IBKR Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibkrguides.com\/brokerportal\/papertradingaccount.htm\">Paper Trading Account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IBKR Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gdcdyn.interactivebrokers.com\/Universal\/Application?ft=T&amp;spltst=www\">Start a Free Trial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/en\/accounts\/account-guide.php\">Guide to Choosing the Right Account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/en\/general\/what-you-need-inv.php\">What You Need for the Application<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once an IBKR paper trading account is activated, how can it be used? 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