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Get started with Trading API

Trade using algorithms and bots with our easy-to-use API or web dashboard

How to Connect to Alpaca's Trading API

How to Connect to Alpaca's Trading API

Ready to start algo trading? Learn how to sign up, find your API keys, and connect to Alpaca's Trading API, regardless of your coding experience.

4 min read
How to Start Paper Trading with Alpaca's Trading API

How to Start Paper Trading with Alpaca's Trading API

New to algo trading? Learn how to start paper trading with Alpaca's Trading API and test your strategies in five easy steps.

4 min read
Algorithmic Trading in Python with Alpaca: Part 1

Algorithmic Trading in Python with Alpaca: Part 1

Build your first trading bot! This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to algorithmic trading with Python and Alpaca, from setup to execution.

9 min read

Get started with Connect API

Build custom trading apps, algo bots or unique dashboards with OAuth integration

How to Use OAuth to Access Alpaca API?

How to Use OAuth to Access Alpaca API?

Unlock the full potential of Alpaca's API. Our comprehensive OAuth guide provides developers with the tools and knowledge needed to build cutting-edge trading applications.

4 min read
How To Create Your Own Trading App Using OAuth with React

How To Create Your Own Trading App Using OAuth with React

Build your own trading app with React and Alpaca's OAuth! This guide provides a step-by-step approach including set up, authentication, and dashboarding.

9 min read
Add an Interactive Line Plot to your Trading App with Alpaca Market Data API

Add an Interactive Line Plot to your Trading App with Alpaca Market Data API

Visualize market trends with interactive line plots! Learn how to integrate Alpaca's Market Data API and build dynamic charts for your trading applications.

8 min read

Get started with Broker API

Develop for your institution with an end-to-end API for stock, options and crypto investing

How to Open an Account for an End-User by Broker API

How to Open an Account for an End-User by Broker API

In this tutorial, we provide a sample request and successful response object for opening an account for an end-user via Broker API.

6 min read
How to Fund an Account via Broker API

How to Fund an Account via Broker API

In this tutorial, we provide a sample request and successful response object for funding an account via Broker API.

5 min read
How to Pass an Order on Behalf of the End-User by Broker API

How to Pass an Order on Behalf of the End-User by Broker API

In this tutorial, we provide a sample request and successful response object for passing an order on behalf of the end-user via Broker API.

6 min read

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