Quick Start
Get up and running with ChartLabs in under 5 minutes.
Step 1: Sign Up and Log In
Go to chartlabs.co, create an account, and log in. You will land on the main platform view at /charts.
Step 2: Select an Instrument
Click the instrument name in the chart tab header, or use the search panel in the right sidebar. Type a symbol (e.g., "AAPL", "EURUSD", "BTC") and click to load it on the chart.
Step 3: Change the Timeframe
Use the timeframe selector on the chart toolbar to switch between:
- Minutes: 1, 5, 15, 30
- Hours: 1, 4
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Step 4: Add Indicators
- Click the Indicators button on the chart toolbar
- Browse or search for an indicator
- Click to add it to the chart
Try adding a Moving Average or RSI to start.
Step 5: Create a Watchlist
- Click the Watchlist icon in the sidebar
- Click the + button to create a new watchlist
- Search for instruments and click to add them
- Watch real-time bid, ask, and last prices update
Step 6: Start Paper Trading
- Click the Trading icon in the sidebar
- Select Paper Trading as your broker
- Click Create Account
- Right-click any chart to Buy or Sell at the clicked price
Step 7: Save Your Workspace
- Click the workspace dropdown in the top toolbar
- Click Save
- Enter a name for your workspace
- Your entire layout, instruments, indicators, and panel sizes are saved
Next Steps
- Charts -- Deep dive into charting features
- Indicators -- Explore 150+ indicators
- Screeners -- Scan the market for opportunities
- Alerts -- Set up price alerts
- CodeLab -- Write custom indicators

