Quick Start

This guide covers downloading, installing, and configuring OptionsRealTime for real-time portfolio risk monitoring.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 or 11
• Interactive Brokers TWS Desktop (Trader Workstation)
• An active IBKR account with market data subscriptions

Step 1: Download the Installer

Download the OptionsRealTime installer from:

Download OptionsRealTime Installer

Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Double-click the downloaded OptionsRealTimeInstaller.exe
2. Follow the installation wizard
3. Choose your installation directory (default is recommended)
4. Click Install

After installation, you’ll have an OptionsRealTime folder on your desktop containing:

• Advanced - Additional tools and configuration
• Excel RTD Demo - Starts the Excel sample spreadsheet
• Open Install Folder - Opens the installation directory
• Open Web UI - Opens a browser to the local Web UI
• Rover - Connection manager, license manager, and web UI launcher

What’s Next?

Before launching OptionsRealTime, you need to configure TWS for API connections.

Continue to TWS Configuration