Before You Start
Before you connect your AI agent to trade through Axiory.ai, make sure you’re prepared. Here’s what you need to know.
Critical Warning: Separate Passwords
Section titled “Critical Warning: Separate Passwords”Your FIX API password is NOT the same as your cTrader account password. This is a common mistake.
- Your cTrader password logs you into the cTrader desktop or web platform
- Your FIX API password is separate and must be set in cTrader’s FIX API settings
If you enter the wrong password, the connection form will show an error message and you’ll be locked out for 15 minutes after 5 failed attempts. This is a security feature to prevent hackers from guessing your credentials.
To set your FIX API password:
- Open cTrader (desktop or web)
- Click the Cog icon (settings) in the bottom-left
- Select “FIX API”
- You’ll see your credentials there — copy the password exactly as shown
What You Need
Section titled “What You Need”Gather these 4 pieces of information before connecting:
| Item | Example | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| FIX Host | uat-live2.p.c-trader.com | cTrader Settings > FIX API |
| SenderCompID | demo.axioryuat.3008144 | cTrader Settings > FIX API |
| FIX Password | (hidden) | cTrader Settings > FIX API — NOT your login password |
| Trade Port | 5212 | cTrader Settings > FIX API |
Your broker might also show you a Quote Port (usually 5211). That’s optional — we’ll handle it automatically if you leave it blank.
Three Operating Modes
Section titled “Three Operating Modes”When you connect, you’ll choose a trading mode. Start with paper mode if you’re testing.
| Mode | What happens | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| readonly | Your AI can only view positions and orders. No trades executed. | Monitoring and analysis |
| paper | Orders are validated and logged, but NOT sent to the broker. Useful for testing. | Testing your AI’s strategy |
| live | Orders are sent to the broker and executed with real money. | Real trading |
Recommendation: Connect in paper mode first. Place a test trade and see what happens. Once you’re confident, switch to live mode.
Brute Force Protection
Section titled “Brute Force Protection”For security, we lock accounts after 5 wrong password attempts in 15 minutes. If you see an error:
- Wait 15 minutes before trying again
- Double-check that you’re using the FIX API password, not your cTrader login password
- Verify you’re copying the entire string without extra spaces
Your First Trade
Section titled “Your First Trade”Here’s the typical workflow:
- Get your FIX credentials (above)
- Choose which AI agent to use (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
- Enter your credentials in the connection form
- Ask your AI: “Check your health” (to verify the connection)
- Ask your AI: “Show me my positions”
- Ask your AI: “Buy 1 lot of EURUSD at market” (or whatever you want)
- The order appears in your cTrader account
That’s it. Your AI does all the heavy lifting.
Ready?
Section titled “Ready?”Once you’ve gathered your credentials and chosen your agent, head to Getting Started for the full walkthrough.