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Logging In

There are three ways to log into Account Management:

• From our website.
• From Trader Workstation.
• By typing the Account Management Login URL in your web browser.

To log into Account Management from our website

1. From our web site, select Account Management from the Login drop-down list on the upper right corner.

The Account Management login screen appears.

2. In the Username field, type your account username.
3. In the Password field, type your account password.
4. Choose Live Account or Paper Account. You can use your live or paper trading account username and password to log in to your paper trading account.
5. Optionally select a specific destination in Account Management from the Go To drop-down.

If you have a Secure Login System security device, you are prompted to use your security device for authentication before clicking the Login button. Two index numbers are shown; for each index number, look up the corresponding value on your security device and enter them in the field provided.

6. Click the Login button. Account Management opens.

If you are having difficulty logging into Account Management, click the Login Problems link. This link opens a page that contains useful login troubleshooting information.

Your web browser must have cookies enabled before you can log into Account Management.

To log into Account Management from Trader Workstation

1. Log into Trader Workstation.
2. From the Account menu, select Account Management Home. The Account Management Home page opens.

To log into Account Management using the Login URL

1. Open your web browser.
2. Type the following URL in your browser’s address field:

https://gdcdyn.interactivebrokers.com/Universal/servlet/AccountAccess.Login

The Account Management Login screen appears.

3. In the Username field, type your account username.
4. In the Password field, type your account password.
5. Choose Live Account or Paper Account. You can use your live account username and password to log in to your paper trading account.
6. Optionally select a specific destination in Account Management from the Go To drop-down.
7. Click the Login button. Account Management opens.

Failed Login Attempts

After ten failed login attempts in 24 hours, your Account Management login will be disabled. If this happens, contact Customer Service.