Trader Workstation

If you want to reset your TWS workspace, you can do so directly within the platform:

If you’d like to restore previous settings or layouts manually:

This process will reload your workspace settings and layout structure as needed, helping you recover from accidental changes or resets.

In the top-left corner of the TWS platform, click on the File tab. From the drop-down menu, select Layout Settings.

Choose Save Settings to save your current settings. If you want to modify the file name or save it to a different folder, select Save Settings As.

Alternatively, you can save your settings directly to the server, to do so follow the instructions below:

Please use the Client Portal for managing your account.

Yes, you can. With the API, you can program your own applications, use third-party software, and extend the trading platform’s capabilities. To learn more, please visit:

If you want to trade on the go, download our LYNX Trading App for your smartphone/tablet. Otherwise, use LYNX+ in your browser.

The layout settings files of Trader Workstation (TWS) contain sensitive information, which is now protected through encryption. As a result, transferring your TWS settings from one user to another is only possible if you possess a decrypted settings file obtained from the primary user.

Please follow these steps to transfer your TWS settings from one user to another:

You can find alerts on TWS through different ways :

In Alerts managing window, click on New to create a new alert and then double click on the field (empty or with already a condition on it) under Description to set a condition.

Create and choose a condition (Price, Volume, Time, etc) to define the rules related to the alert.

When you finished and back to previous window, you can name your alert or add new conditions. It is possible to directly add orders related to the alert and detach them from it also or set the way you will receive the messages (email/SMS, pop up or flash) and define the message itself with subject. You can also configure the audio related to the alert (for example with a siren standard sound or a customize one).

There is also the possibility to choose the duration of the alert with a repeatable item or active until cancellation or specific date and time for example. You can also see the preview of the alert set to be sure that it was well set like you wish.

If everything is right, you can click then on Activate and the alert will appear in Active state on your Alerts managing window.

You can directly manage your alerts via the Alerts managing window through the different buttons displayed on it : Edit, Duplicate, Deactivate, Delete, etc.

To trade options in TWS, you can use the OptionTrader tool. It provides a dedicated interface designed for trading options efficiently, allowing you to analyze option chains, view market data, and execute trades with ease.

Learn more about the OptionTrader: OptionTrader | Service Center | LYNX Broker

Exercising an option means using the right to buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying asset at a predetermined price. TWS allows users to exercise options directly through its interface.

You can find the instructions on how to exercise options here: Exercising Options | Service Center | LYNX Broker

Rolling options involves closing an existing options position and opening a new one, typically with a different expiration date or strike price. This strategy is often used to extend the duration of a position or adjust its parameters.

You can find the instructions on how to roll options here: Roll Options | Service Center | LYNX Broker

In the following table, you find all the countries where the trading platform TWS can be used: