FAQs

General Setup

Q: Can I copy from a live account to a demo account?

A: Yes. The system supports copying between any account types - live, demo, sim, and prop accounts.

Q: How many copiers can I create?

A: There's no limit to the number of copying relationships you can establish.

Q: Can one account be both a leader and follower?

A: Yes. Accounts can simultaneously lead some copiers and follow others, enabling complex copying networks.

Execution & Synchronization

Q: Is the Trade Copier faster than multi-account placement?

A: That's not an easy question to answer. The multiple orders from CSV-separated accounts would be sent within a few milliseconds of each other. The trade copier (esp. in order mode) is responding to the moment the order gets entered for the account local to NT8. It's almost impossible to say. In my opinion, csv account list and copier in order mode are comparable. Execution more is going to be slower because it only enters after a position has been opened.

Q: What happens if my internet connection drops?

A: The Auto-Sync Engine automatically restores synchronization when connection is reestablished. All positions are realigned based on your copier configuration.

Q: How fast is the copying?

A: Execution Mode provides near-instantaneous copying. Order Mode replicates orders in real-time as they're placed.

Q: What if I accidentally close a position in the wrong account?

A: Auto-Sync will detect the misalignment and automatically correct it within 3 seconds (or your configured interval).

Position Sizing & Risk Management

Q: Can I copy different position sizes?

A: Yes. Use ratio-based sizing (e.g., 0.5x) and set maximum position limits for risk management.

Q: How does symbol replacement work with different contract sizes?

A: The system maintains proper ratios when mapping symbols. For example, 1 ES contract maps to 10 MES contracts automatically.

Q: What happens if the leader account trades more than my follower's maximum position size?

A: The follower will not exceed the maximum position size you've configured, regardless of leader position size.

Stealth Mode & Compliance

Q: Will my broker detect the automation?

A: No. Stealth Mode eliminates all automation signatures, making copied trades appear manually entered.

Q: Is this compliant with prop firm rules?

A: Stealth Mode is specifically designed for prop firm compliance, but always verify with your specific firm's policies.

Q: Can Stealth Mode recover from software crashes?

A: Yes. Stealth Mode maintains order mapping relationships even through complete NT8 restarts.

Multi-Directional Copying

Q: Can I have one follower copy different instruments from different leaders?

A: Yes, as long as each instrument is unique to one leader per follower. For example, Follower A can copy ES from Leader X and NQ from Leader Y.

Q: Can I invert trades for hedging?

A: Yes. Enable trade inversion to have the follower account trade opposite to the leader, creating automatic hedging.

Q: How do I handle different brokers?

A: The system works across different brokers. Set up symbol replacement if contract specifications differ between brokers.

Troubleshooting

Q: Why isn't my copier executing trades?

A: Check that:

• Copier status is toggled ON

• Both accounts are connected in NT8

• Instrument filters allow the traded symbol

• Maximum position size isn't preventing execution

Q: How can I see what the copier is doing?

A: Use the "See Logs" feature to view detailed execution history, sync events, and configuration changes.

Q: What if positions get out of sync?

A: Click the "Sync Followers" button for immediate manual sync, or rely on Auto-Sync to correct alignment automatically.