🚀 Getting Started with Flytradr

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2025
Version: 1.1
Time to Complete: ~15 minutes

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📋 Table of Contents

1. Welcome to Flytradr
2. System Requirements
3. Creating Your Account
4. First Login & Setup
5. Platform Tour
6. Your First Strategy
7. Your First Backtest
8. Your First Simulation
9. Dashboard Overview
10. Next Steps
11. Quick Reference

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👋 Welcome to Flytradr

Congratulations on joining Flytradr! This guide will walk you through everything you need to start your algorithmic trading journey. By the end, you'll have:

• ✅ Set up your account
• ✅ Created your first strategy
• ✅ Run your first backtest
• ✅ Tried the simulator
• ✅ Explored the dashboard

Let's begin!

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💻 System Requirements

Supported Browsers

Hardware Requirements

Mobile Support

Flytradr is optimized for desktop use. Mobile support is coming soon. For best experience, use a desktop or laptop computer.

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📝 Creating Your Account

Step 1: Visit Sign-Up Page

Navigate to flytradr.com/signup or click "Sign Up" from the homepage.

📸 Screenshot: Sign-up page with email/password form and social login options

Sign-Up Form Overview

Step 2: Choose Your Sign-Up Method

Option A: Email & Password

1. Enter your email address
2. Create a strong password (8+ chars, 1 uppercase, 1 number, 1 special)
3. Click "Create Account"

Option B: Social Sign-In

1. Click "Continue with Google" or "Continue with GitHub"
2. Authorize Flytradr to access your basic profile
3. Complete any additional required fields

Step 3: Verify Your Email

1. Check your inbox for a verification email
2. Click the verification link (valid for 24 hours)
3. If you don't see it, check your spam folder

📧 Email from: noreply@flytradr.com
Subject: Verify your Flytradr account

Hi [Your Name],

Click the button below to verify your email:

        ┌──────────────────────────┐
        │   Verify Email Address   │
        └──────────────────────────┘

This link expires in 24 hours.

Step 4: Choose Your Plan

You can start with the Free plan and upgrade anytime.

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🔐 First Login & Setup

Step 1: Sign In

📸 Screenshot: Sign-in page with email and password fields

Step 2: Complete Your Profile

On first login, you'll be asked to complete your profile:

📸 Screenshot: Profile completion form

Profile Setup Fields:

Step 3: Optional Two-Factor Authentication

We recommend enabling 2FA for account security:

1. Go to Settings → Security
2. Click Enable 2FA
3. Scan QR code with authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy)
4. Enter the 6-digit code to verify

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🗺️ Platform Tour

Main Navigation

📸 Screenshot: Full platform layout showing header, sidebar, and main content area

Platform Layout

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  🦅 FLYTRADR   [Strategy Builder] [Backtesting] [Simulator] [Paper Trader] │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ┌─ SIDEBAR ─────┐  ┌─ MAIN CONTENT ─────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│ │ 🏠 Dashboard  │  │                                                     │  │
│ │ 🤖 Active Bots│  │   Welcome to Flytradr!                             │  │
│ │ 📊 Sessions   │  │                                                     │  │
│ │ 📈 Analytics  │  │   Start by creating your first strategy            │  │
│ │ 📁 Strategies │  │                                                     │  │
│ │ 📋 Reports    │  │   📸 [Dashboard overview with charts and stats]    │  │
│ │ ─────────────  │  │                                                     │  │
│ │ ⚙️ Settings    │  │                                                     │  │
│ │ ❓ Help        │  │                                                     │  │
│ └───────────────┘  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Key Areas

Quick Tour Checklist

• Explore the Dashboard home page
• Click through each sidebar section
• Try the Command Search (Ctrl + K)
• Visit Settings to customize your experience
• Check out the Strategy Builder

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🎯 Your First Strategy

Let's create a simple moving average crossover strategy!

Step 1: Open Strategy Builder

Click Strategy Builder in the top navigation.

Step 2: Choose Quick Builder

For your first strategy, use the Quick Builder (beginner-friendly).

📸 Screenshot: Strategy Builder showing Quick Builder vs Advanced options

Step 3: Configure Entry Conditions

Create a simple SMA crossover:

1. Add Entry Indicator: Select "SMA (Simple Moving Average)"
2. Configure Fast SMA: Period = 10
3. Configure Slow SMA: Period = 20
4. Set Entry Rule: "Fast SMA crosses above Slow SMA"

📸 Screenshot: Entry conditions configuration panel

Entry Configuration Summary:

Step 4: Configure Exit Conditions

1. Add Exit Indicator: Select "SMA"
2. Set Exit Rule: "Fast SMA crosses below Slow SMA"
3. Add Stop Loss: -2% (optional but recommended)
4. Add Take Profit: +5% (optional)

📸 Screenshot: Exit conditions configuration panel

Exit Configuration Summary:

Step 5: Save Your Strategy

1. Click Save Strategy (or Ctrl + S)
2. Name it: "My First SMA Crossover"
3. Add description: "Simple 10/20 SMA crossover strategy"
4. Click Save

🎉 Congratulations! You've created your first strategy!

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📊 Your First Backtest

Now let's test how your strategy would have performed historically.

Step 1: Open Backtesting Lab

Click Backtesting in the top navigation.

Step 2: Select Your Strategy

📸 Screenshot: Backtesting Lab configuration panel

Backtest Configuration:

Step 3: Configure Backtest

1. Select Strategy: "My First SMA Crossover"
2. Choose Instrument: AAPL (or any available stock)
3. Set Date Range: Last 12 months
4. Initial Capital: $100,000 (default)

Step 4: Run Backtest

Click Run Backtest (or Ctrl + Enter).

Wait for processing... (usually 5-30 seconds)

Step 5: Review Results

📸 Screenshot: Backtest results showing equity curve and metrics

Example Results Summary:

Understanding Your Results

📖 For detailed analysis, see Backtesting Lab Guide

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🎮 Your First Simulation

Practice your strategy with simulated real-time data.

Step 1: Open Simulator

Click Simulator in the top navigation.

Step 2: Quick Start Setup

📸 Screenshot: Simulator configuration panel

Simulation Configuration:

Simulation Modes Explained

Step 3: Start Simulation

1. Select your strategy
2. Choose an instrument (e.g., AAPL)
3. Set mode to Training (beginner-friendly)
4. Click Start Simulation

Step 4: Watch It Run

📸 Screenshot: Running simulation with price chart and position info

Live Simulation Display:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  ▶️ SIMULATION RUNNING                                          │
│  ⏰ 10:32:45 AM  |  Speed: 1x  |  AAPL: $185.42                 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  📈 PRICE CHART                                                 │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│  │         SMA 10 ── SMA 20 ──                              │   │
│  │                    ╱╲                                     │   │
│  │               ╱╲  ╱  ╲                                   │   │
│  │          ╱╲  ╱  ╲╱                                       │   │
│  │     ╱╲  ╱  ╲╱                                            │   │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  💼 POSITION: LONG  |  Entry: $183.50  |  P/L: +$192 (+1.05%)  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  [⏸️ Pause]  [⏩ Speed 2x]  [⏭️ Skip]  [⏹️ Stop]               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Simulator Controls

📖 For advanced features, see Simulator Guide

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📱 Dashboard Overview

Your command center for monitoring all trading activities.

Navigating the Dashboard

📸 Screenshot: Dashboard home with all sections visible

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  🏠 DASHBOARD                                                               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                             │
│  ┌─ SIDEBAR ────────┐  ┌─ OVERVIEW ─────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │                  │  │                                                 │  │
│  │ 🏠 Home         │  │  Portfolio Value: $102,450                      │  │
│  │ 🤖 Active Bots  │  │  Today's P/L: +$1,245 (+1.2%)                   │  │
│  │ 📊 Sessions     │  │  Active Bots: 3                                  │  │
│  │ 📈 Analytics    │  │  Open Positions: 5                               │  │
│  │ 📁 Strategies   │  │                                                 │  │
│  │ 📋 Reports      │  │  ┌─ EQUITY CHART ─────────────────────────────┐ │  │
│  │                  │  │  │              📈                            │ │  │
│  │ ───────────────  │  │  │         ╱╲  ╱╲                            │ │  │
│  │ ⚙️ Settings      │  │  │    ╱╲  ╱  ╲╱  ╲                           │ │  │
│  │                  │  │  │   ╱  ╲╱        ╲                          │ │  │
│  │                  │  │  │  ╱              ╲                         │ │  │
│  │                  │  │  └───────────────────────────────────────────┘ │  │
│  └──────────────────┘  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Dashboard Sections

Command Search

Press Ctrl + K to open Command Search:

📸 Screenshot: Command search modal with quick actions

Available Quick Actions:

📖 For complete dashboard guide, see Dashboard Guide

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🎯 Next Steps

Recommended Path

Now that you've completed the basics, here's what to do next:

The Trading Pipeline

┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐
│ 1️⃣ STRATEGY  │ → │ 2️⃣ BACKTEST  │ → │ 3️⃣ SIMULATE  │ → │ 4️⃣ PAPER     │ → │ 5️⃣ LIVE      │
│   BUILDER    │    │    LAB       │    │              │    │   TRADE      │    │   TRADING    │
│              │    │              │    │              │    │              │    │              │
│ Create your  │    │ Test with    │    │ Practice in  │    │ Live data,   │    │ Real money   │
│ strategy     │    │ history      │    │ real-time    │    │ virtual $$$  │    │ trading      │
└──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘

Tips for Success

1. Start Simple: Your first strategies should be straightforward
2. Test Thoroughly: Always backtest before paper trading
3. Paper Trade First: Use virtual money before real capital
4. Review Daily: Check your dashboard analytics regularly
5. Keep Learning: Trading is a journey, not a destination

Get Help

• 🔧 Troubleshooting: TROUBLESHOOTING.md
• 📚 All Guides: README.md
• 📧 Support: support@flytradr.com

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📋 Quick Reference

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

Key URLs

Important Terms

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🏁 Checklist: You're Ready When...

• Created your Flytradr account
• Completed your profile
• Explored the platform navigation
• Created your first strategy
• Ran your first backtest
• Tried the simulator
• Explored the dashboard

🎉 Congratulations! You're ready to start your trading journey!

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Need more help? Check the Troubleshooting Guide or contact support@flytradr.com