Getting started with HawkAlpha
General overview on sign-up, selecting a plan, linking to broker, and running bots, all in under an hour*.
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General overview on sign-up, selecting a plan, linking to broker, and running bots, all in under an hour*.
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To get started with HawkAlpha, you need to follow these steps:
Create a new account: Navigate to and select . 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 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.