Licensing & activation
Our license system is built to stay out of your way.
New license system — no Machine ID needed.
We license by a Unique ID that never needs to be updated. You're not tied to one machine, and there's nothing to re-request when your setup changes.
What you get with your purchase
Every Trading123 product is a one-time purchase with instant download and free lifetime updates — no subscriptions, no recurring license fees. After checkout, you'll receive your download and setup instructions by email.
You also get access to the members portal (opens in a new tab), where you can download the software, manuals, and training videos for your product any time. Everything stays in one place — so if you change computers or misplace a file, you can simply log in and download it again.
How the Unique ID works
Older license systems lock software to a single computer using a "Machine ID," which means re-requesting a license every time you change or upgrade your PC. We don't do that. Your license is tied to a Unique ID instead, so:
• You aren't locked to one computer's hardware.
• You don't have to re-activate when you move to a new machine.
• The license never needs to be updated.
Indicator and Strategy Activation
Activation takes about a minute. Install the indicator or strategy first (see Getting Started), then:
1. Find your Unique ID. It’s in your purchase email, sent to the address you bought with.
2. Add the indicator or strategy to a chart. Open a chart in NinjaTrader 8, right-click, choose Indicators (or Strategies), select your Trading123 indicator or strategy and click OK.
3. Enter the Unique ID. A pop-up window appears the first time the indicator or strategy loads on a chart. Paste your Unique ID into it and confirm.
That’s it — the indicator or strategy is licensed and ready to use. Because we license by Unique ID rather than Machine ID, you won’t have to repeat this when you change or upgrade your computer.
Can’t find your purchase email? Log into the members portal (opens in a new tab), or email info@trading123.net from the address you purchased with and we’ll re-send it.
Lost your download or details?
You don't need to wait on us — log into the members portal (opens in a new tab) and re-download your software, manuals, and videos any time.
Can't get into your account, or never received your login? Email info@trading123.net from the address you purchased with and we'll get you back in and re-send your license information.
Do I need to re-activate if I change computers?
No. Because licensing uses a Unique ID rather than a Machine ID, there's nothing to re-request or update when you move to a new computer.
Is it a subscription?
No. It's a one-time purchase with free lifetime updates — no monthly or yearly license fees.
Can I run it on more than one computer?
Your license is for your own use. For questions about additional machines or a specific setup, email us and we'll help.