How to download Interactive Brokers's TWS?

Written by
Bence András R.
Fact checked by
Gyula L.
Updated
Jan 2023

What is Interactive Brokers's TWS and how to download it?

Trader Workstation (TWS) is the desktop trading platform of Interactive Brokers. TWS is a seperate client from the web-based Client Portal and can be installed on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. TWS is dedicated to advanced traders and is often used for algorithmic trading. On the platform, you can find every feature you can think of, such as delta hedging, among others.

Download TWS

Trader Workstation Platform

Step-by-step: How to install TWS?

 

 

 

  • Under the 'Trader Workstation' platform, click 'Download Software'

 

 

  • Select 'TWS Latest' and click 'Download'

 

 

  • Open the downloaded .exe file
  • Navigate through the setup wizard

 

 

  • At the end of the setup wizard, Select 'Run Trader Workstation' and click 'Finish'

 

 

  • Log in to your account

 

 

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Bence András Rózsa
Bence András Rózsa

Bence is a former broker analyst for BrokerChooser. Having an MSc in international economy and finance, he focused on equities, cryptos and newcomer financial services. He also gained years of experience within the brokerage industry, specializing in stock and CFD/forex brokers, crypto providers and robo-advisors.

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