Getting started with HawkAlpha

General overview on sign-up, selecting a plan, linking to broker, and running bots, all in under an hour*.

To get started with HawkAlpha, you need to follow these steps:

• Create a new account: Navigate to HawkAlpha.com and select Plans & Sign Up. You can sign up for HawkAlpha by providing your email and password. You will also need to choose a paid plan. HawkAlpha offers two plans:

  • Starter

    This is an entry-level plan that helps you become familiar with the app. It provides you with a paper account to forward-test your bot configurations.

  • Premium

    This plan is for users that are ready to start running bots on a live broker account.

• Link to your broker via API: HawkAlpha currently supports Alpaca, a commission-free and API-friendly broker that provides market data and trading services. You will need to create an Alpaca account and link it to HawkAlpha via API keys. You will also need to choose a market data option: SIP (paid) or IEX (default & free).

• Spin up a private VPS: After linking your broker account, you will need to spin up a private virtual private server (VPS) that will host your bots and connect to your broker. It's as easy as 1-click. Each user has their own isolated VPS for maximum performance and security.

• Create and run smart bots: Once you have set up your VPS and broker connection, you can start creating and running smart bots on HawkAlpha. You can add tickers/symbols, configure settings, review and run bots, and view results on the bots section of the platform. You can also test your bot configurations on a paper account before going live.