Retrieve Your Access Token
Step 1: Login here: https://web.tradier.com/login
Navigate to Your API Access Section
Step 2: Once logged in, navigate to the API Access section on your Tradier Web Dashboard by clicking your name in the top right corner and selecting API Access.
Go to API Access Section
This is your API Access page where you can generate and manage your API tokens for both live and sandbox environments. These tokens allow you to authenticate and interact with the Tradier API to place trades, access account data, and retrieve market information programmatically.
In the Production Account Access section you will find your unique Access Token. Select the Eye Icon button in order to see your full token and the Paper Icon to copy it for use.
Explore the Documentation Portal
Now that you have retrieved your unique API Access Token you can learn how to use it by visiting Tradier API Documentation Portal. This is your go-to resource for understanding and integrating Tradier’s brokerage and market data APIs. Whether you’re a developer building a trading platform, automating strategies, or just exploring what’s possible with our API suite, this portal provides the technical tools and documentation you need to get started and scale.
Key Features of the Documentation Portal
Clear API Reference Guides
Each API endpoint includes detailed descriptions, required parameters, sample requests, and example responses. This helps developers quickly understand what each call does and how to structure it.Interactive API Console
Use the "Try It" feature to test live API requests in the browser (with your own token). This is helpful for debugging and learning how real requests behave.Organized by API Type
The portal is split into clear sections:
Brokerage API – Manage accounts, orders, positions, balances, and more.
Market Data API – Access quotes, options chains, time & sales, historical data, and streaming endpoints.
OAuth – Understand how to authenticate and authorize users via secure token exchange.
Curl and JSON Examples
Every call includes live-ready examples using curl and raw JSON so you can copy/paste directly into your development workflow.Sandbox Environment Access
Developers can test their applications against a sandbox trading environment to avoid affecting real accounts while developing and troubleshooting.WebSocket Streaming Documentation
Get real-time updates with streaming endpoints. The portal outlines how to connect, subscribe to events, and parse data.
Versioning and Changelog
Stay up to date with recent changes, feature releases, and updates to the API infrastructure.