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PPro8 is the leading trading platform that Real Trading uses to access global markets. Real Trading traders can trade where they want, when they want, because our servers are located in data centers1) all around the world.
Tools
Click on a button or link below to learn more about each PPro8 tool. To learn more about managing your PPro8 tool window layout, please see the PPro8 Settings and Layout Management manuals.
Log In
To log into PPro8, follow these steps.
1. Double-click the PPro8 application icon on your computer's desktop .
2. The login window appears.
3. Select a language (English, Spanish, Russian, or Chinese).
4. Select an environment (Live or TMS).*
- Note: You can switch environments before you login.
5. In the User name field, type your Metro-registered email address. In the Password field, type your Metro/PPro8 password.
6. Click OK.
7. The client logs you in and you can start trading.
*Note: you can use the TMS environment to practice trading with real markets and virtual funds, in real time. You can use the Live environment to trade on real markets and with real funds.
Log Out
To log out of PPro8, follow these steps.
1. Click LogOff.
2. A Request Confirmation message window appears with the question “Would you like to upload all the changes of the currently loaded layout to the Cloud?”.
3. Click Yes to save the current window layout to the Cloud, or click No to discard the window layout without saving to the Cloud.
4. The client is logged out.
Note: when you try to log out, a message window may appear informing you that you have open positions. Please ensure that all positions are covered before logging out of the client.
Minimum Recommended Hardware Requirements
Internet Connection
- Wired LAN (not wifi)
- Minimum 5MBps bandwidth
- Gigabit capable router
Note: when choosing an Internet service provider, we recommend that you find a provider who services business customers. You should get a business service with a minimum of 5Mbps bandwidth (more as your office grows). We do not recommend using residential Internet services as their quality is generally inferior to those offered to businesses.
Switch
- You can use any gigabit capable switch. Remember that you need one (or more) to provide for sufficient ports to connect all your workstations.
Workstation
The suggested requirements listed below for PPro8 workstations are just a minimum. A more powerful machine will allow the user to open more tools and monitor more securities at the same time.
- Recent Intel Core or AMD Ryzen series processor
- 8 GB DDR4 RAM
- 512GB - 1 TB HDD/SSD
- Genuine Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Operating System