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# Install On MAC

## 1. Signup

[www.tradingIDE.com/Signup.htm](http://www.tradingIDE.com/Signup.htm)

The conformation email has link to the istaller. 

## 2. Install WineHQ

Instructions can be found at [www.winehq.org](http://www.winehq.org). It is recommended to use the latest version of WineHQ instead of the (older) version available at the OS provider.

<figure><img src="https://148023669-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwDfEAt0YT1qzPQIwCQIO%2Fuploads%2FJN2lBkcWnTBlOSubAzg1%2Fwine.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=7265da27-f912-47a2-9d4a-1d5046181529" alt=""><figcaption><p>"Install the latest Wine" at www.winehq.org</p></figcaption></figure>

## 3. Download

Download the installer.

## 4. Install

Install by selecting the installer file name. Recommended to install in the default folder "Documents".

## 5. Boot

Boot the IDE selecting the file name "tradingIDE.exe" in the IDE folder".

The default setting of a clean install has a demo project defined and auto boot enabled, will boot a demo project. You will have to enter the credentials at first boot or if "Remember User" is not checked.

Make sure to read the "Boot Settings" tab.