How to Connect Interactive Brokers with TradingView: A Complete Guide

This guide explains how to connect Interactive Brokers with TradingView for seamless trading, covering setup steps, troubleshooting common issues, and exploring available trading instruments to enhance your trading experience.
I have some concerns/questions regarding Interactive Brokers.
What steps should I take to trade via Interactive Brokers on TradingView?
To begin trading through Interactive Brokers on TradingView, follow these steps:
1. Sign in to your TradingView account at www.tradingview.com.
2. Navigate to www.tradingview.com/chart, open the Trading Panel, select Interactive Brokers, and click on Connect.
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Select either Live Trading or Paper Trading above the username input. The login window will change color to confirm your selected mode: gray indicates live trading, while red signifies simulated paper trading. You must choose your trading mode before logging in.
Please be aware that you can only access the paper trading account using its original username and password; credentials for a live account cannot be used for the paper account.
Enter your Username and Password, then click Log In.
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- Please sign the document by entering your name and selecting "I Agree."
Now, you can trade directly with Interactive Brokers on TradingView.
Why do I get disconnected from the Interactive Brokers platform when I connect through TradingView?
Interactive Brokers permits only one active connection at a time. If you try to connect to a broker while there’s already an active session, the previous connection will be terminated.
If you wish to stay logged into TWS (or another platform) while also being connected to IBKR via TradingView using the same account, you can set up an additional user for your IBKR account. For more details, visit https://ibkr.info/article/1004
What instruments are available for trading through Interactive Brokers?
To see all the symbols you can trade with Interactive Brokers, connect through the Trading Panel, then open the Symbol Search. Make sure the Interactive Brokers checkbox is selected (this option appears only after logging into your brokerage account).
If you’re searching for a specific symbol, simply use the search bar.
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