Why Did My E-Trade Auto Trade Fail in TradersPost?
E-Trade automatically disconnects from TradersPost every 15 days, requiring manual reauthorization to continue auto trading. To prevent failures, traders should refresh their E-Trade connection weekly by logging into TradersPost and clicking Reconnect under broker settings.
Some TradersPost users experience auto trade failures with E-Trade, often due to broker authentication issues. This happens because E-Trade requires reauthorization every 15 days, causing the connection to expire.
Why Does E-Trade Require Reconnection?
E-Trade automatically deauthenticates connections every 15 days as a security measure. When this happens:
• Automated trades fail because TradersPost loses authorization.
• The user must manually reconnect their E-Trade account to restore functionality.
This is not an issue with TradersPost, but rather a limitation imposed by E-Trade.
How to Prevent Auto Trade Failures with E-Trade
1. Manually Refresh the Connection Before It Expires
Instead of waiting for a trade failure, proactively reconnect your E-Trade account every 1-2 weeks.
• Set a reminder (e.g., every Monday) to log in and refresh the connection.
2. How to Reconnect E-Trade in TradersPost
1. Go to “Brokers” in TradersPost.
2. Select “Edit” on your E-Trade account.
3. Click “Reconnect” to refresh the connection.
4. Log into E-Trade and reauthorize your account.
Why Can’t TradersPost Automatically Reconnect?
• E-Trade requires manual reauthorization for security reasons.
• TradersPost cannot bypass this requirement, as login credentials must be entered directly by the user.
Final Thoughts
To avoid E-Trade auto trade failures, traders should proactively reconnect their account every 1-2 weeks. Since manual reauthorization is required, setting a recurring reminder can help maintain uninterrupted trading.
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