cTrader installation on a Windows 2012 server
Overview
cTrader is a trading software developed by the London-based cTrader Limited Company. It features a clean and intuitive interface, enabling the execution of trades and charting. The software allows you to choose the trading company you prefer and is customized for both new and experienced traders.
Requirements
You should have a Windows Server 2012 VPS from blendhosting.com. To order, simply visit https://www.blendhosting.com/vps/windows/ and select the plan that best suits your needs.
Ensure that you have Remote Desktop Protocol on your computer. On Windows, it is usually available as a Remote Desktop Application. If you are on Mac or Linux, you can download the following:
- Ubuntu Linux: Remmina Remote Desktop
- Mac: Microsoft Remote Desktop
Resolving Access Permission Issues on Websites
Your Windows 2012 server includes enhanced security measures to automatically block unwanted websites and applications, known as IE Enhanced Security Configuration. This is a crucial aspect of overall server security.
Since we need to download files from a website continuously blocked by Windows, we temporarily disable this blocking feature. After completing the necessary tasks, we can re-enable it.
To disable IE Enhanced Security Configuration, open the Server Manager. You can find it by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting Search. Once the Server Manager is open, click on Configure this local server.
Next, in the IE Enhanced Security Configuration, click on On.
The Enhanced Security Configuration Settings window will pop-up. Click Off for Administrators then hit OK.
In the Local Server window, click on the Refresh icon at the top bar to apply the new settings.
Now that we can access the website without encountering security notifications, we can proceed to download cTrader. Keep in mind that you can always re-enable IE Enhanced Security by following the same steps as mentioned earlier.
cTrader Installation and Download
Open Internet Explorer and navigate to the cTrader website at https://www.spotware.com/products/client-side-applications/ctrader.
Next, download the cTrader Demo software for Windows by clicking on the download button located in the middle of the page.
After the file has been downloaded, click on the Install button.
The application download will commence, and after some time, it will be installed. The cTrader software will automatically open, and you will be greeted with a Create Account window.
You have the option to sign up using your Facebook or Google account, or you can directly create an account by entering your email address and password twice.
To initiate a Live Account, navigate to the cTrader menu, select Open a Live Account, and pick from the list of available brokers. Each broker will guide you through the account opening process on their respective websites.
That’s it! cTrader is now successfully installed on your Windows 2012 server. You can commence trading, buying, and selling stocks. Feel free to leave comments below. If you have any questions or need clarifications, don’t hesitate to reach out.