How to Connect Your Deriv Account to the Bot Platform (Step-by-Step)🤖

If you're new to using auto-trading bots on Deriv, one of the first steps is connecting your Deriv account to the bot platform. This setup process only takes a few minutes and unlocks the ability to run high-probability bots like Zuno, Kiro, Varus, and Axon — for free.

This guide walks you through the entire connection process with screenshots and important tips along the way.

🌐 Why These Bots Trade Synthetic Indices on Deriv

All bots on this platform operate exclusively on the Synthetic Indices market provided by Deriv.

Here’s why that matters:

🕒 1. 24/7 Market Access
Synthetic Indices run 24/7 — including weekends and holidays. Unlike forex or stock markets, these assets never close — ideal for people with busy or unpredictable schedules.

🤖 2. Designed for Fast, Digit-Based Trading
These bots are optimized for Volatility 100 (1s) — a synthetic asset that delivers 1-second tick updates. Perfect for fast strategies based on digit patterns.

📅 3. Weekend Traders Welcome
Traditional markets are closed on weekends. But Deriv’s synthetic indices stay open, so you can run bots anytime that suits you.

🔒 4. Stable Testing Conditions
Synthetic indices are algorithmically generated and not affected by news or politics. This makes them perfect for bot testing, performance tracking, and smooth recovery logic.

🧠 New to Synthetic Indices?
Check out our full beginner’s guide:
👉 What Are Synthetic Indices and How Do They Work?

✅ Step 1: Create Your Free Bot Platform Account

Go to the official bot platform here:
https://swagforex.trk.pro/

Once you're on the homepage:

1. Click “Signup” in the bottom corner.
2. Fill in your details (name, email, password) as shown in the screenshot.
3. Tick the box to agree to terms.
4. Click “Create account”.

✉️ Important: You’ll receive a confirmation email in Portuguese. Just click the green button in the email to confirm your registration.

If you don't see it, check your spam/junk folder or search for emails from [email protected].

The email looks like this:

🔑 Step 2: Log In and Connect Your Deriv Account

After confirming your email, log in using the email and password you just created.

When you log in for the first time, you'll be prompted to connect your Deriv account. The message might appear in Portuguese — if it doesn't translate, it simply means:

“Click the red button if you already have a Deriv account. Click the green button if you want to create one.”

🔗 Already Have a Deriv Account?

Click the red button. You will be redirected to the official Deriv login page.

1. Enter your Deriv email and password.
2. Authorize the app when prompted. (This allows the bot platform to place trades on your behalf.)

⚠️ Note: This only gives the bots permission to place trades — they cannot withdraw funds or access your personal details.

🌐 Don’t Have a Deriv Account?

Click the green button and follow the steps to create one quickly.

Or use this full tutorial:
👉🏾 How to Open a Deriv Synthetic Indices Account

🎨 Step 3: Navigate the Platform Dashboard

After successfully connecting your Deriv account, you will be taken back to the bot platform. Here's what you'll see:

Here’s what each key element does:

1️⃣ Account Type Switcher

Use this to switch between your Virtual (demo) and Real account.

🔰 Recommendation: Always start with the Virtual Account to learn the platform and how the bots behave before risking real money.

2️⃣ Select the Bot Strategy

The platform comes with five different bots, each built with a unique strategy. You can switch between them at any time — just stop the current bot and select another.

I strongly recommend testing all five in demo mode first. It’s the best way to understand how each one works and figure out which suits your style and risk appetite.

3️⃣ Video Tutorial (Optional)

Each bot includes a short video showing how it works. Watching these is optional — especially if you’re already following this full setup guide.

4️⃣ Set Bot Parameters

Click the gear/settings icon to open the configuration panel.
This is where you’ll input:

• Stake size
• Goal of the day
• Stop loss
• Virtual loss
• And other bot-specific settings

5️⃣ Start/Stop the Bot

Once your settings are saved, press the play button (▶️) to start the bot.
It will begin placing trades automatically based on the chosen strategy.

You can press this button again at any time to pause or stop the bot.

📊 Live Stats Below

• Under the chart and play button, you’ll see:
  • Live results of each trade (win or loss)
  • Running profit or loss for the current session
  • Tick histogram (helps with entry timing)

📈 Understanding Tick Settings (for All Bots)

Each bot on the platform uses a digit histogram to identify patterns — but the accuracy of that histogram depends on your tick setting.

You’ll see a dropdown at the top-right of the digit chart, allowing you to choose how many ticks (price movements) to calculate digit probabilities.

Here's how each setting affects your decisions:

25 Ticks

• What it means: Last 25 digits
• Pros: Reacts very quickly to market changes
• Cons: Can be too sensitive — easily misleads during choppy conditions

🔹 50 Ticks

• What it means: Last 50 digits
• Pros: Balanced speed with decent clarity
• Cons: Still may miss deeper trends or developing streaks

🔹 100 Ticks

• What it means: Last 100 digits
• Pros: Most stable for real-time bot trading
• Cons: Slightly slower to react in fast-moving markets

🔹 500 Ticks

• What it means: Long-term snapshot
• Pros: Helps spot general digit bias or imbalance
• Cons: Too slow for fast-cycle bots like Zuno or Axon

🔹 1000 Ticks

• What it means: Very long-term snapshot
• Pros: Great for research or spotting rare patterns
• Cons: Not suitable for live entries — lag is too high

🧠 Pro Tip:
Once you’re familiar with a bot, test each tick setting in demo mode. Some bots (like Kiro and Varus) may benefit from faster tick reaction; others (like Orix) may need a bit more stability.

📓 Why You Must Demo and Journal (Before Using Any Bot)

Before trading live with any of the bots, it’s critical to:

✅ Demo test for at least 3–5 days
✅ Try different tick settings (e.g., 25, 50, 100)
✅ Monitor how the bot reacts under different digit conditions

What to Track in Your Journal:

• 📅 Date and time of session
• 🔢 Tick setting used
• 📊 Digit histogram at entry (e.g., 9% for digit 0, 3% for digit 9)
• 🧮 Number of trades taken
• ✅ Wins vs ❌ Losses
• 🧠 Personal notes (Was it smooth? Did you feel confident?)

Keeping a log helps you:

• Identify your best-performing settings
• Avoid emotional decisions
• Build confidence before going live

📊 Risk Management Reminder

Whether you’re using Zuno, Kiro, Varus, Axon, or Orix, your long-term success depends more on your discipline than the bot’s settings.

We strongly recommend following a structured system:

✅ Set a realistic daily profit target and stop loss
✅ Log each trade in a simple management spreadsheet
✅ Stop when your goal is reached — don’t overtrade

This is the #1 factor in turning bots into tools for steady growth — not gambling traps.

📅 Final Tip

Once you’re fully connected and have tested in demo mode, you can begin exploring each bot’s strategy and set your daily trading goals.

Start slow, protect your account, and don’t forget to log your performance.

🔗 Ready to start? Visit the bot platform here:
https://swagforex.trk.pro/

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