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TopstepX accounts connect through the ProjectX API, using your TopstepX username and an API key.

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Before you start

You need an active ProjectX API subscription on your TopstepX login. It’s a separate subscription, bought and billed through ProjectX, not CopyFlock. Without it, CopyFlock can’t connect.
1

Subscribe to API access

In TopstepX, go to Settings → API and subscribe to API access.
2

Create an API key

In the same place, create an API key and copy it. Keep it private, like a password.

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Connect the account

1

Start adding an account

In the dashboard, go to Accounts and click Add account. Choose Lead account or Follower account and click Continue.
2

Choose TopstepX

Select TopstepX.
3

Enter your details

Enter your TopstepX Username or email and your ProjectX API key. Click Load accounts.
4

Pick the trading account

Choose the account you want to add. Its balance is shown next to it.
5

Finish

For a follower, choose its copy settings. Then name the account and click Create account.

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Accounts you can’t add

Some accounts appear in the list but can’t be selected:
  • Live accounts can’t be managed through the ProjectX API. ProjectX doesn’t allow third-party tools to trade them.
  • Trading is disabled on this account. The account is closed or blocked on Topstep’s side.
  • Already added to CopyFlock. The account is already connected.

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If the connection fails

Check both. Your account email also works as the username. If you’re unsure about the key, create a new one in Settings → API.
Subscribe to API access in TopstepX under Settings → API, then try again.
Enable it, or create a new key, in TopstepX under Settings → API.
Log in to TopstepX, accept the agreements, then try again.
Wait a minute, then try again.

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Good to know

  • You don’t need TopstepX open in your browser for copying to work. Open it only when you want to trade the lead.
  • TopstepX followers can copy a lead on Tradovate or Rithmic, and the other way round. See Copy across platforms.
  • Topstep sets its own rules on copiers, hedging and position limits. Check them before you copy. See Prop firm rules.