Connect Broker

Bismel1 uses a supported broker connection so the app can read account context, positions, orders, buying power, and route approved automation actions when every required check passes. Broker connection is available only after eligible paid product access.

1. Create a broker account

Open a supported broker signup page and create your account. Choose the account type that fits your testing plan. Most users should start with a free paper trading account before using a live trading account.

2. Start with paper or live access

Paper trading uses a simulated broker environment. Live trading uses a real broker environment. Bismel1 keeps paper and live account context separated, so confirm which environment you are connecting before adding API details.

3. Create or copy your Trading API credentials

Inside your broker account, find the Trading API or developer/API section. Create or copy the API key and secret for the account environment you want to connect. Keep paper keys separate from live keys.

4. Add the API credentials in Bismel1

Sign in to Bismel1, open the Broker page, and choose the product/account you want to connect. Paste the broker Trading API key and secret into the Broker API form, then save or connect.

5. Confirm the connection status

After saving, Bismel1 should show whether the broker account is connected and ready. Review the account mode, product, buying power, and connection state before enabling automation.

6. Keep credentials private

Do not send broker API keys, secrets, passwords, account numbers, card numbers, tax IDs, or bank login credentials through support messages. If you need help, describe the page, product, account mode, and error message without sharing private credentials.

7. Automation still requires checks

Connecting a broker does not force trades. Automation can only act when product access, broker readiness, market data, risk controls, duplicate-order checks, and strategy conditions all pass.