Logging in to Trader Workstation (TWS)
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Double-click the Trader Workstation icon that was placed on your desktop during installation.
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Choose between Live Trading and Paper Trading by clicking the desired button. If you choose Live Trading, the login box is dark blue. If you choose Paper Trading, the login box is dark red.
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Enter your Username and Password and click Log In.
Switch TWS Versions and Other Options
To switch between Stable, Latest, Beta, and Nightly TWS versions of the application without having to download additional software or customize the application:
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Click the More Options button in the bottom right corner.
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Select the Version drop-down menu to switch TWS versions. You may also change the color theme, select a new application language, specify settings directory, host and port if needed, and more.
