Follow these simple steps and you will be able to trade in no time.

Step 1: Download the trading platform
Click ‘Download’ and download should begin automatically.

Step 2: Install the software
Follow all instruction on the Download Instructions page.
Installation is easy and fast. Simply follow instructions. For any problems, please do not hesitate to contact the technical support team.

Step 3: Open a Real or Practice Account
Once you have completed the installation, the software platform will launch automatically.
You can either choose to trade using real money by clicking the “Trade for Real” button or alternatively choose to practice your trading skills first by clicking the “Trade for Fun” button. Both the Real and Practice platform operate exactly the same and offer the same features. The only difference is whether trades are executed using real or virtual money.

You will now have to create your personal account. Once you have opened an Account you will receive your username and password.

Step 4: Deposit Funds (Real Trading Mode)
Enter your username and password in the “Login” screen.
Click on “Account Balance” at the main Lobby screen to proceed to the Cashier screen.
Select your preferred deposit method.

- To deposit via Credit Card: Click on “Credit Card,” then fill out the form.
- To deposit via Wire Transfer: First click on “Wire Transfer” and then enter the amount you wish to deposit, click on “Continue”.

You will receive your Wire Transfer details (including your transaction reference number). Please print this information out.
Proceed to any bank and forward your Wire Transfer details to trading platform's bank. Be sure to include the transaction reference number on the Wire Transfer form in the Payment Details field.

Step 5: Open a Position Once you are logged in you can begin to trade. At the center of the lobby you will see four big icons. Each icon represents a trading arena—Forex Marathon, Dollar Trend, Globe Trader, Forex Match. Choose your preferred mode of trading by clicking on an icon.

Step 6: Trade Once you have clicked on an icon and have been brought into an arena you will need to choose a currency with which to trade. Only in the ‘Dollar Trend’ arena you will not be given this option as all trading there is done in U.S. Dollars. You will also need to choose the amount with which you would like to trade. Once you have done this, your trading has begun. At any time you can close your trade simply by clicking “Close Trade.”

* NOTE: If you wish to trade with demo money first, before you trade with real money, you may do so. In Step 3, instead of opening a Real Trading Account simply select to “Trade for Fun”. Once you have completed the installation, eToro will open automatically. You must then click on “Trade for Fun”