A cTrader to TradeLocker trade copier suits traders who trade by hand or run cBots on cTrader and want a TradeLocker prop firm account to follow. TradeLocker cannot run cBots, so copying is how a cTrader strategy trades there. Heron Copier connects to the cTrader master through your cTrader ID and repeats every open, modification, partial close and close on the TradeLocker slave.
API speed is the main difference. cTrader handles 500 requests per minute, while TradeLocker accepts about one per second, so if a cBot fires several orders at once they reach TradeLocker one after another. Strategies that scalp or trade in bursts are better kept on faster slaves. Volume is converted for you, from cTrader's units to TradeLocker lots. Symbol names tend to differ less than with MetaTrader, because both platforms often use plain names such as EURUSD, but firms rename indices and metals their own way, so check the TradeLocker list and add aliases where needed. Per-symbol lot caps on the slave keep each trade within the firm's size limits.
The pair runs in the Heron Copier cloud, where you can also host your .algo cBots so they keep trading while your computer is off, or locally on your own VPS. Every paid license includes both.
How to set up cTrader to TradeLocker copying
- Add your cTrader account as the master in the dashboard. Connect it with your cTrader ID (username or email) and password, plus the broker and account number.
- Add your TradeLocker account as the slave and pick the master it copies from. Connect it with your TradeLocker email, password and server.
- Choose one of the six volume sizing methods for the slave and, if the brokers name symbols differently, add a symbol suffix or aliases.
- Launch. Cloud accounts are usually online in under 60 seconds, and the dashboard shows every copied trade, balance and position live.
About cTrader and TradeLocker
cTrader is Spotware's trading platform, popular with ECN brokers for its depth of market and detailed order handling. One cTrader ID gives access to accounts at different brokers, and automated strategies run as cBots written in C#.
TradeLocker is a newer platform built for the web and mobile, with TradingView charts built in. Many prop firms adopted it as an alternative to MetaTrader.
For everything else about each platform, see the cTrader Trade Copier and TradeLocker Trade Copier pages.
cTrader vs TradeLocker
| Detail | cTrader (master) | TradeLocker (slave) |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Spotware | TradeLocker |
| Markets | Forex and CFDs on indices, metals, commodities and crypto, depending on the broker | Forex, indices, metals, commodities and crypto CFDs, depending on the broker or prop firm |
| How Heron Copier connects | cTrader ID (username or email) and password, plus the broker and account number | TradeLocker email, password and server |
| Position model | Hedging or netting, set per account | Hedging: positions are tracked one by one |
| Trade size | Volume in units, shown as lots in the copier | Lots |
| Symbol names | Broker-specific; usually plain names such as EURUSD or US30 | Set by each broker or prop firm |
| API speed | 500 requests per minute | About 1 request per second |
| Partial closes sent to slaves (as master) | Yes | Yes |
| Partial closes received (as slave) | Yes | Yes |
| Position resync on its slaves | Yes | No |
| Local version | Yes, plus the cloud version | Yes, plus the cloud version |
| EA / cBot hosting | Yes, .algo cBots | No |
Things to check before you start
- cTrader and TradeLocker brokers rarely use the same symbol names. Set a suffix or explicit aliases on the slave, for example US30.cash=DJ30. Auto symbol mapping catches what is left as a last resort.
- Minimum volume and volume steps can differ between the two platforms. The default Equity-to-Equity sizing keeps risk in proportion, and per-symbol lot caps stop oversized trades.
- Trades placed by your cBots are copied like manual trades.
- TradeLocker accepts about one API request per second, so bursts of many trades are copied one after another. It suits swing and intraday trading better than scalping.
Frequently asked questions
Can one cTrader master copy to several TradeLocker accounts?
Yes. Add as many TradeLocker slaves as you need, each with its own volume sizing, symbol mapping and risk limits. In the cloud every account uses one cloud seat, and the local version has no account limit.
What if my cTrader and TradeLocker brokers name symbols differently?
Add a suffix such as .m, or explicit aliases such as US30.cash=DJ30, with a per-symbol lot multiplier where contract sizes differ. Symbols that still don't match go through auto symbol mapping as a last resort.
Can I copy from TradeLocker to cTrader instead?
Yes. Every trading platform Heron Copier supports can be a master or a slave. See the TradeLocker to cTrader trade copier.
What happens if a trade fails to copy?
Turn on failed trade copy notifications to get an e-mail alert. The account logs in the dashboard also show the reason, for example a symbol that doesn't exist on the slave or a size below the minimum.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 7 days with 2 cloud accounts. During the trial a slave copies every trade at a fixed 0.01 lot; a paid license unlocks the other sizing methods.
