Connection guide

Funded Futures Network Connection Guide to NinjaTrader 8

Quick answer

Yes. Install PropFirmConnector, select FundedFuturesNetwork for System, and sign in with the Rithmic credentials issued by Funded Futures Network.

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This guide covers how to connect Funded Futures Network Rithmic accounts to NinjaTrader. PropFirmConnector is an independent third-party add-on and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Funded Futures Network, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic.

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Step-by-step setup

Funded Futures Network Connection Guide to NinjaTrader 8

  1. Step 1 One-time activation

    Log in to R|Trader Pro once

    Sign in to R|Trader Pro with the Rithmic credentials issued by Funded Futures Network. Accept any pending market-data agreements and confirm the expected trading accounts appear. This is a one-time activation check; you do not need to open R|Trader Pro every time you start NinjaTrader.

  2. Step 2

    Install PropFirmConnector

    From your PropFirmConnector account, download PropFirmConnector.zip and close NinjaTrader completely. Extract the ZIP, then copy NinjaTrader.Custom-pfc.dll to My Documents\NinjaTrader 8\bin\Custom. Start NinjaTrader again and, when your browser opens, click Activate this device.

    Copy the DLL to My Documents\NinjaTrader 8\bin\Custom
    Open your account downloads
  3. Step 3

    Open NinjaTrader 8 and sign in

    Start NinjaTrader 8 and sign in with your NinjaTrader account credentials when prompted. These are your NinjaTrader credentials, not the Rithmic username and password issued by Funded Futures Network.

  4. Step 4

    Configure Rithmic for Funded Futures Network

    In the NinjaTrader Control Center, select Connections, then configure. Select Rithmic for NinjaTrader Brokerage from the Available list on the left, enter the Rithmic username and password issued by Funded Futures Network, give the connection a recognizable name, leave Connect on start up and Plug-in mode off, and select FundedFuturesNetwork for System.

    In the Control Center, click Connections, then configure.
    Use these connection settings
    Connection type
    Rithmic for NinjaTrader Brokerage
    Connection name
    Any name you recognize, such as Funded Futures Network
    User name and password
    The Rithmic credentials issued by Funded Futures Network
    Connect on start up
    Off
    System
    FundedFuturesNetwork
    Plug-in mode
    Off

    The Username and Password are case-sensitive.

  5. Step 5

    Connect to Funded Futures Network

    Open Connections again and click the connection name you just created. A green status indicator and the account appearing in NinjaTrader confirm the connection.

    Open Connections and click the name you created. This example uses Funded Futures Network; the green indicator shows that it is connected.

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FAQ

Funded Futures Network + NinjaTrader questions

Q Can I connect a Funded Futures Network Rithmic account to NinjaTrader 8?

Yes. Install PropFirmConnector, select FundedFuturesNetwork, and enter the active Rithmic credentials issued by Funded Futures Network.

Q Which Funded Futures Network credentials do I use?

Use the Rithmic username and password issued for the trading account, not the Funded Futures Network website login or your NinjaTrader account credentials.

Q Can I run multiple Funded Futures Network Rithmic logins in one NinjaTrader instance?

Yes. PropFirmConnector can connect multiple separate Rithmic logins in one NinjaTrader instance, including accounts from other prop firms.

Q Is PropFirmConnector affiliated with Funded Futures Network?

No. PropFirmConnector is an independent NinjaTrader add-on and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Funded Futures Network, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic.