NinjaTrader ™ 7 Installation Guide

Minimum PC Requirements

  • Windows XP (SP3 Required), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 2003 Operating System
  • Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768
  • Minimum P4 Processor or higher
  • 2GB RAM
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (pre-installed on most PC’s or can be downloaded below)

Installation Steps

  1. If you do not have the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installed on your PC please download and install it from here.
  2. Download and install NinjaTrader™.
  3. License Key – During the installation process you will be prompted to enter a license key.
    • I just registered to use NinjaTrader™ for free – A license key is sent within minutes from the time you registered to the email address provided. Please check your junk/spam mail folder if you have not received it.
    • I just purchased NinjaTrader™ – Your license key is generally sent via email within minutes from the time you completed your purchase to the email address provided. Please check your junk/spam mail folder if you have not received it. In some situations it may take up to 24-hours for a license key to be sent.
  4. Firewall Software – NinjaTrader™ contacts our license server on application start up for license key validation. If you have a firewall, spyware or other such software running on your PC, please ensure that you grant NinjaTrader™ permission to access the internet or you may receive an invalid or license expired message.
  5. Once the installation is complete, please review the appropriate Connection Guide to establish a connection to your broker or market data feed service provider.