Import your TradingView paper trades by connecting the two platforms through API keys, then selecting the trades you want to move

TradingView and Trad Vue are separate platforms — TradingView is where you practice trading with virtual money, and Trad Vue is where you track and analyze those trades. To move your paper trades from TradingView into Trad Vue, you generate an API key in TradingView that gives Trad Vue permission to read your trade history, then authorize the connection in Trad Vue. The process takes about ten minutes and requires no coding knowledge.

The trades themselves stay in TradingView — you are not moving them physically. Instead, Trad Vue pulls a copy of your trade data so you can see your performance metrics, win rate, and other analysis in one place. This matters because TradingView's built-in analysis tools are basic compared to what Trad Vue offers, especially if you are tracking many trades across different chart timeframes.

Key Takeaways

  • You need a TradingView account with paper trades already recorded, and a Trad Vue account created and ready to receive the data.
  • The connection happens through an API key you generate in TradingView's settings, which you then paste into Trad Vue to authorize the link.
  • After authorization, Trad Vue will pull your trade history from TradingView, and you can choose which trades to include in your analysis.
  • The import works only with paper trades (virtual money trades), not with real money trades from a live brokerage account.

Create an API key in TradingView

Log into your TradingView account and go to your account settings by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu, then look for the "API Keys" or "Integrations" section — the exact name varies depending on whether you are on the web version or mobile app, but it is always under account settings.

Click the button to create a new API key. TradingView will ask you to name it — something like "Trad Vue Import" is clear and helps you remember what the key is for later. Do not share this key with anyone, and do not paste it anywhere except directly into Trad Vue. Once you generate the key, TradingView will display a long string of characters. Copy this entire string and keep it open in a separate tab or window — you will need to paste it into Trad Vue in the next step.

Connect the API key to your Trad Vue account

Log into Trad Vue and navigate to the import or integrations section. This is usually found under account settings or in a menu labeled "Data" or "Import Trades." Look for an option that says "Connect TradingView" or "Import from TradingView." Click it.

Trad Vue will ask you to paste your API key. Paste the full string you copied from TradingView into the field provided. Do not add spaces or edit the key — paste it exactly as it appears. Click the button to authorize or confirm the connection. Trad Vue will test the connection by reaching out to TradingView to verify the key is valid. If the key is correct, you will see a confirmation message.

Select which trades to import

After authorization, Trad Vue will show you a list of all the paper trades it found in your TradingView account. By default, it may select all of them, or it may show them unchecked so you can choose. Review the list and uncheck any trades you do not want to analyze — for example, you might exclude very old trades or test trades you made while learning the platform.

Pay attention to the date range shown. If you have years of trades, Trad Vue may limit the import to the most recent ones to keep the data manageable. Check whether the trades are labeled correctly with their entry and exit prices, the symbol (like AAPL or SPY), and the date. If something looks wrong, do not proceed — go back and check that your API key was pasted correctly and that your TradingView account actually contains those trades.

Complete the import and verify the data

Once you have selected the trades you want, click the button to complete the import. Trad Vue will pull the data from TradingView and add it to your account. This usually takes less than a minute, though if you have hundreds of trades it may take a few minutes longer.

After the import finishes, navigate to your trades list or dashboard in Trad Vue and verify that the trades appear correctly. Check a few trades at random to make sure the entry price, exit price, date, and symbol match what you see in TradingView. If the data looks correct, the import is complete. If something is missing or wrong, check that you selected the right date range and that those trades are actually recorded in TradingView.

Troubleshoot common import problems

If Trad Vue says the API key is invalid, go back to TradingView and double-check that you copied the entire key without adding spaces or line breaks. Some browsers add extra characters when you copy and paste — if you are unsure, try copying the key again and pasting it into a text editor first to see exactly what you have. Then paste it fresh into Trad Vue.

If the import completes but no trades appear, check that your TradingView account actually has paper trades recorded. Paper trades only show up if you have used TradingView's paper trading feature and closed at least one position. If you have only opened trades that are still active, they may not import until you close them. Also verify that your API key has permission to read trade history — some API keys are restricted to certain data types, so if you created the key a long time ago, you may need to create a new one with full permissions.

Keep your API key find

Once the import is complete, you can leave the API key active so Trad Vue can pull updated trades automatically, or you can delete it if you only needed it for a one-time import. If you delete the key, Trad Vue will not receive new trades from TradingView going forward, so only delete it if you are sure you will not need future imports.

Never share your API key in screenshots, emails, or forums. If you think someone has seen your key, go back to TradingView and delete it, then create a new one. A compromised key could allow someone else to read your trade history, though they would not be able to place trades or access your money because the key only has read-only permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import real money trades from my brokerage account instead of paper trades?

No. TradingView's API only connects to paper trades recorded within TradingView itself. If you trade with real money through a broker like Interactive Brokers or TD Ameritrade, you would need to import those trades directly from your broker into Trad Vue, not through TradingView. Check Trad Vue's list of supported brokers to see if yours is available.

What happens if I close a trade in TradingView after I have already imported it?

Trad Vue will not automatically update the trade unless you run the import again. If you want your Trad Vue data to stay current, you can keep the API key active and Trad Vue will pull new trades periodically. Otherwise, you would need to manually re-import or delete the old version and import the updated one.

Do I need to keep the API key active after the import is done?

No. Once the import is complete, you can delete the API key from TradingView if you do not plan to import more trades. However, if you want Trad Vue to automatically pull new trades as you close them in TradingView, leave the key active. You can always delete it later if you change your mind.

Why does Trad Vue show fewer trades than I have in TradingView?

TradingView may not have recorded all your trades if you closed them very quickly or if they were test trades. Also, some very old trades may fall outside the date range Trad Vue imports. Check your TradingView account directly to confirm how many closed trades you actually have, then compare that number to what Trad Vue shows.