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cTrader: export your history and import it into the Journal

Export an HTML statement from cTrader desktop and import it into the TotalTrade Journal. Required columns and the file import steps.

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Export an HTML statement from cTrader desktop and import it into the TotalTrade Journal. Required columns and the file import steps.

Export your trading history

  1. Open cTrader desktop and go to Storico (history) in the bottom panel.
  2. Choose the date range to export.
  3. Make sure all twelve columns listed below are visible. Right-click the table header to enable any missing columns.
  4. Select the green arrow beside Estratto conto (statement), then Esporta in HTML (export to HTML).
  5. Generate the HTML file from the statement view for use in TotalTrade.

The twelve required columns

  • ID
  • Simbolo (Symbol)
  • Orario di apertura (Opening time)
  • Orario di chiusura (Closing time)
  • Direzione di apertura (Opening direction)
  • Prezzo di entrata (Entry price)
  • Prezzo di chiusura (Exit price)
  • Quantità chiusa (Closed quantity)
  • Volume chiuso (Closed volume)
  • Swap (Swap)
  • Commissione (Commission)
  • Lordo (Gross result)

This procedure imports an HTML file. To connect the account instead, follow the cTrader connection guide.

Windows · Mac

Import the file into the Journal

  1. Open the Journal, go to Storici (track records) and select Crea un nuovo storico (create a new track record). If you already have a manual track record, open it for editing and go to step 3.
  2. Set Nome (name), Saldo Iniziale (initial balance) and Valuta (currency). Choose a Tags Template if you want to use one. Leave Connetti Account in Tempo Reale (connect a live account) off and select Crea Storico (create track record).
  3. Open the track record for editing. Under Modifica lo storico (edit track record), select Importa da file (import from file) and choose cTrader.
  4. Drag the exported file into the upload area or select Seleziona file (select file). The same panel contains the provider’s written instructions and video.

Learn about the Journal, open your track records or compare the available methods in the compatibility guide.